View our Carers Policy here: Carers Policy 2024
To register yourself as a carer with the practices, please fill in this form and return it to the practice.
Carers Week 10 June – 16 June 2024
Carers Week is an annual campaign to celebrate and recognise the UK’s 5.7 million unpaid carers. This Carers Week’s theme is, “Putting Carers on the Map.” The help provided by unpaid carers is equal to 162 billion pounds, the cost of a second NHS. Locally, North Tyneside Carers’ Centre supports over 7000 adult and young carers who have caring responsibilities for a family member or friend
If a family member or friend has an illness, disability, mental health or substance misuse issue and depends on your help you can depend on us – please contact North Tyneside Carers’ Centre on 0191 249 6480 or go to www.northynesidecarers.org.uk
North Tyneside Carers Centre
An independent charity and the only generic carer support service in North Tyneside supporting both young and adult carers. Their knowledgeable team supports carers with everything from advocacy to mental health through one-to-one sessions and peer support groups. They also provide specialist training and information sessions created to help make life easier for you and the person you care for.
For further information call 0191 643 2298 or email enquiries@ntcarers.co.uk
Carers’ Emergency Break Service
North Tyneside Council operates an emergency break service, which helps carers develop an emergency bespoke plan. The service responds to a request for help at any time of the day. There is no charge for this service up to 48 hours, however after this charges for support may apply.
To register or for further information, contact 0330 333 7475 or email Care.CallAssistiveTechnology@northtyneside.gov.uk