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Amazing charity supports families whose lives have ‘exploded’ after a loved one’s suicide
A lifesaving charity which helps those bereaved by suicide will now be able to support people throughout the North East. If U Care Share, a charity dedicated to preventing suicide
Number of unpaid carers aged 80 and over has risen by one quarter
Nearly a million people over the age of 80 are acting as unpaid carers, up a quarter in a decade, Age UK has revealed. The charity accused the Government of “exploiting”
Spare a thought for carers and the cared for this Christmas
While we all enjoy a well deserved break over Christmas and new year, North Tyneside Carers’ Centre asks you to spare a thought for the inspiring carers that are so
Christmas cheer for young carers thanks to festive donations
More than 80 bags filled with festive gifts have been donated to young carers across North Tyneside. Gifts were donated by staff from Sage and customers from The Village Hotel,
Young carers feel responsible for giving their family a good Christmas
Source: Action For Children Nearly half of young carers feel responsible for giving their family a good Christmas, according to a new survey released by leading charity Action for Children. While
Free Sight Tests for Universal Credit Claimants
Source: VODA Universal Credit and other benefits are now being managed on-line. Applicants for benefits require a computer and internet access, and be able to see the screen clearly and
Celebrating 25 Years of Supporting Carers
North Tyneside Carers’ Centre is celebrating 25 years as a registered charity. Over the last quarter of a century we have worked with countless carers across North Tyneside and have
Sharing Good Practice on Carers Rights Day
On Carers’ Rights Day we hosted a variety of workshops to provide information and examples of best practice to professionals who undertake Carers’ Assessments. The workshops were well attended with
Carers UK Publish Manifesto Urging Government to Support Carers
Source: Carers UK Carers UK has published a manifesto for carers calling on all political parties to commit to improving the lives of the UK’s 6.5 million unpaid carers. The
Government Announce Plans to Improve Autism Care and Support
Source: National Autistic Society The Government has announced plans which could improve the health and wellbeing of autistic people across England. The plans include: honouring their commitment to make sure all
Public Health England Launch New Mental Health Resource
Public Health England and the NHS have launched Every Mind Matters, a new campaign focused on raising awareness of mental health and how people can take steps to look after
Carers Invited to Attend ‘Between Worlds’ Performance at Northern Stage
Are you dealing with dementia or caring for someone with dementia? Would you relocate your family member with dementia to Thailand to receive adequate care? An original performance titled ‘Between
Carers UK responds to new rate of Carer’s Allowance
Source: Carers UK The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has today laid a Written Ministerial Statement in the House of Commons on changes to social security benefit and
Carers Rights Day 2019: Information Sessions for Professionals
North Tyneside Carers’ Centre will be hosting workshops throughout Carers Rights Day targeted at professionals on Thursday, November 21. This Carers Rights Day, we hope to reach as many professionals
Looking after someone? Know your rights.
Most of us will provide care at some point in our lives to ill or disabled loved ones. Whether caring affects your family gradually or suddenly, it is common to
Millions of employees expected to leave jobs to provide care
New research published by Aviva suggests 2.6 million employees aged 45 and over expect to leave their jobs to care for a family member or partner. The research claims that
Fifth fewer unpaid carers being supported by local authorities in England
22 October 2019 Source: Carers UK NHS Digital has today released 2018-19 data on Adult Social Care Spending in England, which includes support for those caring unpaid for adults. The data shows
We’ve Launched Our New Website, Check Out Our New Look!
North Tyneside Carers’ Centre are delighted to announce the launch of our new website. Not only will this strengthen our digital presence, but it shall also provide us with a
New Scheme Will Help People Return to Work After Career Gaps
A new project will support people who’ve had a long break from work, to care for family members for example, to take the first steps back into a career, and
Seven Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your GP Appointment
Young carers routinely tell us that GPs can fail to recognise the health problems that arise from their caring role. Helping GPs to identify and support carers of all ages
North Tyneside Carers’ Centre receives National Lottery funding
North Tyneside Carers’ Centre, is celebrating after being awarded almost £200,000 in National Lottery funding. These funds will enable us to continue supporting unpaid carers across North Tyneside, as well
Third of unpaid carers would use a break from caring to see the doctor
Source: Carers UK Unpaid carers are unable to see a doctor because they can’t get a break from caring, according to damning new figures published by national charity Carers UK. One in three carers looking after
New Scheme Launched to Trace Missing Dementia Patients
The recently launched Herbert Protocol is a national scheme that encourages carers, family and friends to provide and put together useful information, which can then be used in the event
Young Carers Get Their Message Across in Song
As part of our Young Carers Awareness Day, our young carers have produced two original songs in a bid to get across a very important message to young carers in
