Newcastle Carers support adults, children and young people who care for someone living in Newcastle. This is a free, confidential service for carers of all ages. Contact them for:
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Telephone: 0191 275 5060
Mobile phone or text message: 0787 410 0043
Email: info@newcastlecarers.org.uk
Address: Newcastle Carers, 135 to 139 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DN
They can meet you in your community. Contact them to book an appointment, outside office hours. This is a local independent charity. They work in partnership with and are commissioned by Newcastle City Council and the NHS to provide this service.
Mobilise is a free online service for unpaid carers in Newcastle. They have a range of online tools to help you. Register with Mobilise to connect with other carers, share tips, get support and information.
Find support in your area on the Carers Trust website, if the person you care for lives outside of Newcastle.
The Carers Emergency Contact Scheme is a free service, so the person you care for can be looked after if you have a personal crisis such as, an illness, accident or emergency. Your plan is kept safe and is available in an emergency. You are given:
In an emergency, your plan can be put into action. Even if you already have an emergency plan with a friend, relative or neighbour, it’s a good idea to register online for the Carers Emergency Card Scheme.
British Red Cross run the scheme which is funded by Newcastle City Council
Telephone: 0191 273 7961
Email: Carerscard_Northeast@redcross.org.uk
Young carers deserve the same opportunities as all children and young people.
Newcastle Carers runs support groups for carers. This gives you a chance to take a break, meet people in similar situations who can understand and get helpful information. This can including to study, work or participate in an apprenticeship. Speak to them about a young carers assessment.
Action for Children supports young carers. They have an anonymous and confidential text service for young carers aged 13 to 18. Young people can message any time, about anything that's bothering them.
PROPS North East supports families and friends affected by a loved one’s drug or alcohol misuse across Newcastle and North Tyneside. PROPS offer:
Telephone: 0191 226 3440
Email: office@newcastleprops.org.uk
Read more on InformationNOW about caring for young relatives. This is known as family or friend (kinship) carers