2025

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

By Kiersten Browne, Young Carers in Schools Programme lead at North Tyneside Carers’ Centre The Carers Trust revealed earlier this month that three in five young carers spend at least three hours a day caring, limiting time for homework, seeing friends or hobbies.  According to polling by Opinium, 44% of

The young carer’s survival kit: support in North Tyneside This month we are taking a moment to focus on our young carers, including the positives and some of the challenges they may face. In North Tyneside we have lots of resources and places where young people with caring roles can