2024

Caring for a friend or family member is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles. Whether you’re looking after an elderly parent, a child with special needs, or a friend with a chronic illness, being a carer requires time, energy, and emotional investment. Some people have been carers for

Earlier this year Healthwatch North Tyneside surveyed young carers and asked how their lives have changed in the last year and what issues are affecting them. Healthwatch North Tyneside is the independent voice for residents using local health and social care services. Healthwatch are a partner of the North Tyneside

Every year Carers UK has been sharing the experiences of unpaid carers with those in power through their annual survey. Last year’s staggering response from over 11,000 carers enabled campaigners to: Help support the passage of the Carer’s Leave Act. Campaign on carers’ poverty with robust evidence. Highlight examples of

The 2024 Caring for Carers Conference was attended by over 80 professionals from health, social care and charitable organisations in North Tyneside. It was aimed at workers who work alongside unpaid carers. North Tyneside’s Carers Partnership Board reported on the work they had undertaken and new developments during the last

The theme of Carers Week is, “Putting Carers on the Map” and beginning Monday 10th June we will launch events and activities in North Tyneside to recognise and applaud the vital role of carers. The activities listed below are for carers apart from the Caring for Carers Conference aimed at