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Inquiry into young carers reveals devastating impact on life opportunities

MPs have just released a worrying report on the lives of young carers and young adult carers. They discovered: 15000 children cared for family members for more than 50 hours every week. There are more than 1 million young carers in the UK. That caring often leads to them falling
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Carers Rights Day Alert

Carers Rights Day is about giving carers the information and assistance to confidently ask for what they need and take action when their rights are being overlooked. Grab the opportunity to find out more about your rights as a carer and come to North Shields Library or the Oxford Centre
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Get on board with North Tyneside Carers’ Centre: we are recruiting trustees.

Are you passionate about improving identification and support for unpaid carers? Do you want to make a difference in North Tyneside? Can you commit four voluntary hours per month? North Tyneside Carers’ Centre want to hear from anyone with the skills and experience to help us deliver our mission: to
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A New Helping Hand for Carers

Over half of all UK households now own a voice assistant like an Alexa. Whilst these nifty little devices may be common, people may not realise just how helpful they can be to manage caring alongside working responsibilities. . For instance, Alexa can be programmed to … , Take hands-free
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Great News for Carers Into Work

We are so pleased to announce that our Carers Into Work Project has been extended until March 2024! Funded by North of Tyne Combined Authority, this Project provides support to unpaid carers across the North of Tyne to pursue goals such as finding or remaining in work, volunteering, education, or