Support for Parent Caregivers

Support for Parent Caregivers in Gateshead is changing.

From 1 September 2024, support for Parent Caregivers will be delivered by Carers Federation. The service is called Caregivers Connected Gateshead.

Caregivers Connected Gateshead is free to access and is funded by Gateshead Council and the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB).

You can get help with:

  • Information, advice and guidance
  • Benefits advice
  • Parent carer needs assessments
  • Peer support groups
  • Caregiver involvement opportunities e.g., Expert Panels
  • A volunteer-led support service
  • Wellbeing fund
  • Skills and training workshops for adult caregivers and young adult carers
  • Adult and young carer assessments
  • Outreach activities for young and young adult carers.

For information on the full range of services available, please contact Carers Federation.

Tel: 0808 8010350

Text/Whatsapp: 0774 041 0314

Email: info@caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk

Webpage: gaacs.carersfederation.co.uk/

Address:

Rooms 211-212

Aidan House

Sunderland Road

Gateshead

NE8 3HU