2025

In North Tyneside, tens of thousands of people provide unpaid care for someone and many do so without the support they need or without any idea of their rights. This week is Carers Rights Day (20 November), a UK-wide campaign to raise awareness of the legal rights of unpaid carers

  By Bernadette Noone, Benefits and Financial Well-being Advisor at ​North Tyneside Carers’ Centre This month is Carers Rights Day (20 November) and we want every carer in North Tyneside to know support is available to help ease the financial pressure of caring. Caring for someone can have a big

Every day people all across North Tyneside quietly step up to care for someone they love. That could be a parent, partner, friend or neighbour who couldn’t manage without their support. At North Tyneside Carers’ Centre, we know how much unpaid carers contribute and we also know how tough it

Life as a young carer Young carers are balancing school, friendships, and the everyday responsibilities of supporting a loved one.  It’s a role filled with love and pride, but it can also bring exhaustion, worry, and feeling unseen.  At North Tyneside Carers’ Centre, we know how important it is that

Young carers can sometimes feel like they are living two lives. There’s the school version – going to class, chatting to friends and taking part in sports. Then there is the home version, which could include helping a parent or sibling or relative who needs help and support. Your life