Caregivers Connected Gateshead

11/06/2026

Did you catch us on Look North?

Last night's news highlighted the combined work of carers centres across the region as we pledge our commitment to supporting unpaid carers. It also shared the amazing Kirsty and Naz's stories of caring and what these commitments will mean to them.

You can watch the episode on BBC iPlayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002xkst/look-north-north-east-and-cumbria-evening-news-10062026

10/06/2026

Celebrating over cuppa, cakes and good company! ☕🍰

This year's theme is 'building carer-friendly communities' and this afternoon's coffee morning at Age UK Gateshead is embodies this! Our monthly coffee mornings give caregivers a chance to take a short break from their caring role and chat with other people in similar situations. Being based in central Gateshead at the lovely Age UK Gateshead base gives caregivers the chance to learn more about support for anyone 50+ too!

10/06/2026

Yesterday our Sporting Memories group had a fantastic time taking part in a "love to move" session, testing our coordination and our dance moves 🙌 We then had a lot of fun trying our hand at curling! 🥌

A special thank you to our fabulous volunteer Ian who helps make our Sporting Memories group run smoothly and to Trudy from Pathways to Blossom for leading yet another brilliant "love to move" session 🕺💃



Did you know the group is available for both caregivers and the people they care for to get involved in? Find out more about our groups over on our website: https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/events

09/06/2026

A huge thank you to Cardinal Hume School for helping us build carer friendly communities in their school today over lunch time! Our Young Carers team were raising awareness of caring with their students in support of 🙌

09/06/2026

As we continue to celebrate , we're building carer-friendly communities throughout Gateshead by making sure we all are awareness of caregivers, their needs and the support available to them. As a charity for caregivers, we run pop up information stalls across the borough, sharing useful advice and opportunities including;

💷 Benefits application and award advice
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bespoke information and advice for young, adult and parent caregivers
☕ Groups and activity sessions
📋 Understanding assessments
💭 Any questions you may have around caring

📸 Caregiver Benefits and General Information stall, yesterday at Gateshead Civic Centre

08/06/2026

Today some of our wonderful community of caregivers and our team enjoyed a peaceful mindfulness walk around the beautiful Saltwell Park! 🌳

Taking a break from caregiver responsibilities is vital for our mental wellbeing. Today was all about slowing down and connecting with our surroundings.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! A special thank you to The Little Company of Calm for guiding us through a series of mindfulness techniques 🙌

This is only the start of , be sure to take a look at all of our upcoming events for caregivers on our website: https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/events

08/06/2026

Parent carers, if you live in the south of Gateshead, take a look at Gateshead Family Hubs's post below and consider signing up for this fantastic, free first aid course 🩹

We're offering two, free first aid skills sessions to parents/carers this term in the south of Gateshead:

📍Birtley Harras Bank Family Hub
📅Tuesday 23 June 2026
⏰1.30-2.30pm

📍Wrekenton Family Hub
📅Tuesday 23 June 2026
⏰11.00am-12.00pm

To book your place please contact us on 0191 433 5052 or 5036

08/06/2026

It's Carers Week!! 🎉

This week we celebrate and highlight the incredible unpaid caregivers in Gateshead who give so much to support their loved ones and our communities .

Whether you're aged 5 or 105, anyone can become a caregiver at any time and so it's vital that we make sure they know their community is there to support them.

If you know someone who is a caregiver, please tell them about the support available in Gateshead;

👋 We provide a listening ear to all caregivers, bespoke information and advice, signposting to other services, short break and respite opportunities, training and peer groups for caregivers. (https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/)

📋 Should you need a package of care or support in an emergency, Gateshead Council's Adult Social Care can refer you for a Carer's Assessment. (https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/9972/Contact-Adult-Social-Care)

📍 If you wish to find more service and activities for caregivers in Gateshead, visit the OurGateshead website (https://ourgateshead.org/caregivers)

05/06/2026

We're at Trinity Square, Gateshead celebrating Volunteers Week 2026 and highlighting our volunteering opportunities! 🙌 Pop along and meet our team of fabulous volunteers, and learn more about our support for caregivers including our benefits service.

We'll be here until 2pm!

04/06/2026