2025

Mental Health Awareness Week: The impact of financial stress on carers At North Tyneside Carers Centre we know that caring for someone can have a massive impact on your life, including financial pressure. This week (12 – 18 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week and a good opportunity to remind

Carers can easily end up spending lots of time indoors – juggling jobs at home, managing appointments and other day-to-day activities.  Spending time inside can lead to people feeling cooped up and overwhelmed. This week we are encouraging carers to step outside and enjoy some fresh air. Not only is

We are pleased to announce that our Working for Carers project has secured funding to continue supporting unpaid carers across North Tyneside, Newcastle and Northumberland, into work. Are you, or someone you work with, an unpaid carer? We understand that trying to find a balance between looking after someone, and

Come along to the friendly, informal drop-in session to ask any questions you have about benefits, energy advice, energy bills support, and managing your finances. A dedicated worker is here to listen, provide information, and help you feel confident about your financial wellbeing. No booking required – just pop in.

As an unpaid carer you dedicate so much time and energy to looking after others, yet can often have little opportunity to take time for yourself. Carers are twice as likely to experience poor physical and mental health. That’s why it’s important they can take a break. In this blog