Carers' Information

Caring for someone

Are You a Carer?

If you are please let us know - we may be able to help you

There is a wealth of information on NHS UK about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

Young Carers

A charitable, voluntary organisation and we offer a free support service to young carers who are aged between 5 and 17 and live in Gateshead. The services offered will depend on the age and individual needs of each young carer
Older Carers

Our dedicated team of Carer Support Workers are here to listen and help make life easier for adult carers in Gateshead. So whether you are a carer, you work with carers or you employ someone who is a carer… please get in touch to see how we can support you.
Telling people

Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you're a Carer is important so they understand and can support you.

Taking a break

Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it's essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.

Housing and carers

Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?

Telephone: 0808 802 0202

Office Hours: Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.

Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.

Benefits for carers

Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role
Benefits for the person you care for

Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to
Death and benefits

How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
Managing someone's legal affairs

Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after
Other benefits

Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring
Personal and household finance

Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers
Social fund

Universal Credit

Universal Credit is a means-tested benefit for people of working-age who are on a low income. Whether you can claim Universal Credit depends on your personal circumstances.