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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update – Tuesday 24th March 2020
After the Prime Minister’s address to the nation last night about the country being placed under lock down, I want to reassure carers that we are doing everything we can
Temporary building closures and postponements in North Tyneside
Paul Hanson, Chief Executive of North Tyneside Council, said: “Following the latest guidance from the Government on managing the coronavirus outbreak, we have taken the decision to close a number
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and North Tyneside Carers’ Centre
Further to the advice received from central government on the 16th March 2020, that everyone in the UK should avoid “non essential” travel and contact with others: North Tyneside Carers’
New digital training platform for the VCS
Source: VODA North Tyneside VODA are working in partnership with Northumberland CVA and Connected Voice (formerly Newcastle CVS) to develop a new digital training platform aimed at trustees, staff and
State of Caring Survey 2020
Source: Carers UK The State of Caring Survey is the UK’s most comprehensive research into the lives and experience of carers. The 2020 survey is now open and will close
Free e-learning programme boosts confidence and skills amongst unpaid carers
Source: Carers UK National charity Carers UK has launched its latest digital innovation for unpaid carers in a drive to recognise their valuable skills and experience. The interactive e-learning programme, Learning
Young carers ‘average £12,000 of unpaid work a year’
Source: BBC Young carers spend an average of 25 hours a week looking after loved ones, new research suggests. Their unpaid work is the equivalent of £12,000 a year on
Centre Strolls – Local easy walks for carers
Walking with others can turn exercise into an enjoyable social occasion. All of our walks and strolls are at an easy pace and designed for people of all abilities. Join
Caring With Confidence – Five weekly sessions helping carers to support someone with dementia
North Tyneside Carers’ Centre is running free sessions which can help improve your knowledge about your loved ones’ condition and look at all aspects of the caring role you have
Carers Invited To Attend First Aid Training With St John’s Ambulance
North Tyneside Carers’ Centre will be welcoming members of staff from St John’s Ambulance to deliver first aid training to carers. This session is designed to give carers the confidence
Free Dementia Sessions at Wellspring Medical Practice
North Tyneside Carers’ Centre is running free sessions which can help improve your knowledge about your loved ones’ condition and look at all aspects of the caring role you have
Training and Wellbeing Sessions For Mental Health Carers
North Tyneside Carers’ Centre is running free events to offer mental health carers a much needed break from their caring role. We are also offering training sessions, which can help
Free Dementia Sessions at North Tyneside Carers’ Centre
North Tyneside Carers’ Centre are running free sessions which can help improve your knowledge about your loved ones’ condition and look at all aspects of the caring role you have
How to Cope As a Young Carer
Young Carers are children and young people aged 5-18 who help to look after somebody in their family because that person has a disability, illness, mental health difficulty, or because
Carers UK reacts to Joseph Rowntree report on poverty
Source: Carers UK Today the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published its latest report on poverty, which shows as many as a quarter of unpaid carers in the UK are living
Supporting carers at work is key priority – or risk an unmotivated workforce
Source: Bdaily News The number of employees that are balancing work life with caring responsibilities is growing, with 1 in 7 of the workforce, or 5 million of the population, identifying
Ten Reasons to Take a Break From Caring
Over 6.5 million people in the UK are carers of a partner, child, or friend. Caring can be a physically and emotionally exhausting role, so It’s important to look after
Carers invited to learn new skills at our Connecting Carers workshops
Improve your wellbeing – come and join us at our Connecting Carers’ sessions. Sessions are free of charge and will take place at various locations across North Tyneside. They aim
New ‘Happy to chat’ Scheme launched in North Tyneside
Source: VODA VODA is working in collaboration with Whitley Bay Big Local and members of the SIGN Network, to develop ‘Happy to Chat’ schemes across North Tyneside to help reduce loneliness and
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
