Adult Carers' Forum

Have Your Voice Heard – Your Experience Matters

The Adult Carers Forum is a group of carers who meet every month to share their views, experiences, and ideas. It helps shape the decisions made by the Board of Trustees at North Tyneside Carers’ Centre.

Your voice helps us understand what caring is really like and how we can improve our services.

What the Forum Does

• Talks about issues affecting carers in North Tyneside
• Shares real experiences
• Advises the Board of Trustees on what carers need
• Helps shape services and future plans
• Coproduces information and plans for carers
• Highlights what’s working well and what needs to change

Who Can Join?

We want the Forum to reflect the wide range of carers we support, including people caring for someone with:

• Dementia
• Mental health needs
• Learning disabilities
• Physical disabilities
• Substance misuse issues

We also welcome:

• Male carers
• Young adult carers
• Carers who are working
• Anyone who wants to make a difference

You don’t need any special skills — just your lived experience.

What’s Involved?

• Meetings every two months
• Friendly, supportive discussions
• A chance to influence decisions that affect carers
• Optional involvement in service reviews or projects

We will support you with:

• An introduction to the Forum
• Clear information about the role
• Help to feel confident and prepared

Interested in Getting Involved?

Come along to an informal session to learn more about:

• What the Forum does
• What being a member involves
• How your voice can help shape services

There’s no commitment — just come along and find out more.

Want to Know More?

Speak to any member of the Adult Carers Team on 0191 249 6480 or email enquiries@ntcarers.co.uk