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Protecting your identity as a carer

Working with carers every day means we get to know some of the common challenges they face. One of the main ones is feeling like they are losing sight of themselves. When you look after someone else, you do it with a sense of compassion and a deep commitment. But
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Reframing self-care for carers

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week which is an important opportunity to reflect on wellbeing, resilience, and the ways we care for ourselves and others. For carers, self-care is often viewed as something that comes last. It can be seen as a luxury rather than a necessity. Carers dedicate so much
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The silent burnout

Being a carer can be one of the most meaningful roles you will ever take on but it can also lead to emotional exhaustion. People might think of burnout being a one off event, but in reality it can be something that builds quietly in the background over time. This
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Confidential advice for carers

As a carer juggling appointments, paperwork, worries and day-to-day responsibilities, it is easy to feel alone. That’s where North Tyneside Carers’ Centre can help. Did you know that we provide a confidential advice and information service for carers? Our friendly team of advice workers are here to listen, offer guidance
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Being a carer doesn’t always look the way people expect

We know across the country there are thousands of people quietly providing essential care for someone, without officially being known as a carer. These people are doing their day to day work without any recognition or support. They are known as hidden carers. Some examples of hidden carers are a