Newcastle Carers

Newcastle Carers We are a charity supporting adults, children & young people who care for someone in Newcastle. A safe space for carers to talk, be heard, and supported.

Do you look after someone who needs help and support regularly? If they could not manage without your help, and you are not employed to do this, then you are a carer. Anyone can be a carer, at any time in their life. We support carers of all ages looking after a friend or family member who is ill, disabled, or has mental health problems or addiction linked to drugs or alcohol. At Newcastle Carers,

we know how hard it can be to look after someone, and we’re here to help with information, advice and support. Newcastle Carers Centre is based on Shields Road in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, and we provide information and advice services in the community around Newcastle for carers to get the right information and support to help them in their caring role. Visit our website to find out more about how we support adults, children and young people in Newcastle > www.newcastlecarers.org.uk. We are here to listen and support carers. To talk to someone about your caring role, call our Carers Information Line on 0191 275 5060, 9am‑5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, ​​and 1pm‑5pm on Tuesdays. We are closed on Bank Holidays. PLEASE NOTE: our page is NOT regularly monitored. If you would like to talk to someone please contact our Carers Information Line on 0191 275 5060 (SMS. 07874 100043), 9am‑5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, ​​and 1pm‑5pm on Tuesdays. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected].

For many unpaid carers, finding time for themselves can be incredibly difficult. That's why opportunities to take a brea...
12/06/2026

For many unpaid carers, finding time for themselves can be incredibly difficult. That's why opportunities to take a break and enjoy an evening at the theatre can make such a difference.

Thank you to Northern Stage for giving carers registered with us the opportunity to enjoy performances at the theatre.

Carers have told us that attending performances has:

💜 Improved their mental wellbeing
💜 Given them valuable time for themselves
💜 Helped ease financial pressures
💜 Improved their relationships with others

As we celebrate Carers Week, we're sharing some feedback from carers who attended the recent performance of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and the positive difference it made to them.

What a powerful day at the launch of the Commitment to Unpaid Carers yesterday. It was fantastic to bring together peop...
11/06/2026

What a powerful day at the launch of the Commitment to Unpaid Carers yesterday.

It was fantastic to bring together people from across the region who share a commitment to improving support for unpaid carers.

The Commitment focuses on raising awareness and recognition of carers, securing funding that reflects their needs, embedding carers' voices in decision-making, and making support easier to access. With more than 286,000 unpaid carers across the North East and North Cumbria, this collective action has never been more important.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, shared their experiences and pledged their support. Here's to working together to ensure unpaid carers are recognised, valued and supported.

Sunderland Carers Centre, South Tyneside Young Carers, North Tyneside Carers' Centre, Carers Northumberland, We Care You Care, The Junction Foundation, Carers Together, Durham County Carers Support, Point North, North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, Newcastle City Council

Yesterday was our Carers Lunch in celebration of Carers Week 2026! Carers gathered at our centre for an afternoon full o...
11/06/2026

Yesterday was our Carers Lunch in celebration of Carers Week 2026! Carers gathered at our centre for an afternoon full of fun, food, and games.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Carers Week Lunch. It was fantastic to see so many of you there!

🎉 It’s day three of Carers Week 2026!Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring and recognise the co...
10/06/2026

🎉 It’s day three of Carers Week 2026!

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring and recognise the contribution carers make to families and communities. So, who is a Carer?

A carer is a person who looks after someone who is ill, has a disability, experiences mental health problems or misuses drugs or alcohol, who could not manage without their support.

Get involved this by visiting our website: https://www.newcastlecarers.org.uk/carers-week-2026/

Last night was the Carer Friendly Awards 2026 - and what a night it was!Professionals and carers came together to enjoy ...
09/06/2026

Last night was the Carer Friendly Awards 2026 - and what a night it was!

Professionals and carers came together to enjoy a wonderful evening of celebration and appreciation of the amazing nominees and winners who have gone above and beyond for unpaid carers in Newcastle.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination and who joined us for such a fantastic evening.

Got some photos from last night's awards? We’d love to see them! Tag us on social media using or email them to us at [email protected]

Find out more about the Carers Friendly Awards and our Carers Week activities on our website: https://www.newcastlecarers.org.uk/carers-week-2026/

Our Carer Friendly Awards 2026 are taking place tonight!🏆These awards are all about celebrating professionals and organi...
08/06/2026

Our Carer Friendly Awards 2026 are taking place tonight!🏆

These awards are all about celebrating professionals and organisations who have gone the extra mile to support carers.

Nominations were submitted by carers and other support services who want to highlight those who have gone above and beyond to recognise and help unpaid carers.❤️

We're excited to celebrate with everyone! Follow along on the hashtag and keep an eye on our social media and website to find out more.🎉

It’s Carers Week!This week will highlight the impact carer-friendly communities can have in making a real and lasting di...
08/06/2026

It’s Carers Week!

This week will highlight the impact carer-friendly communities can have in making a real and lasting difference to the lives of carers everywhere.

The campaign is brought to life by thousands of people and organisations raising awareness and taking action to ensure everyone understands, recognises, and empowers carers in our communities.

This year we have lots of exciting events organised throughout this week…

🏆 Carer Friendly Awards - An evening of celebration to award the professionals and organisations who go the extra mile for carers in Newcastle.

🍴 Carers Lunch - A buffet and quiz in celebration of Carers Week.

🤝 Commitment to Unpaid Carers - A focus on securing a shared, system-wide commitment to unpaid carers across the North East and North Cumbria.

Keep an eye on our social media to see what we got up to at the events!

To find out more about Carers Week, visit our website: https://www.newcastlecarers.org.uk/carers-week-2026/

Please note that the events are now fully booked.

👉 Free NHS App information session for unpaid carers in Newcastle.This session, delivered in partnership with the Social...
05/06/2026

👉 Free NHS App information session for unpaid carers in Newcastle.

This session, delivered in partnership with the Social Prescribing Team from Newcastle GP Services, will help you to understand more about…

- What the NHS App can do and how you can access it.

- How social prescribers can help you and the person you look after.

- Support available to help you access the NHS App.

- How to request your health support to stay offline if that is better for you.

Get in touch to book your place or find out more:
☎️ 0191 275 5060
📧 [email protected]

We would like to thank National Lottery Reaching Communities for funding this session.

Check out what carer groups and activities are happening in June!𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆...
28/05/2026

Check out what carer groups and activities are happening in June!

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼:

💜 Take a break from your caring role
ℹ️ Get information, advice and support
💡 Try something new
👥 Have a chat and meet other carers

Even if you have never attended any of our groups and activities before, we would love to see you there! Open to all adult carers and young adult carers registered with us.

You can get in touch with us to find out more about our upcoming events, or visit the 'What's On' page of our website:

☎️0191 275 5060
📧[email protected]
🌐www.newcastlecarers.org.uk/whats-on

This week, a group of young adult carers were invited to Network Rail for a careers session.During our visit, we learned...
27/05/2026

This week, a group of young adult carers were invited to Network Rail for a careers session.

During our visit, we learned about different roles at Network Rail, training and progression within the organisation and heard from different teams. We also got a tour of the site and practised CV writing and interview skills. The group had a good time and found the trip really valuable.

Thank you to the wonderful team at Network Rail for the brilliant insight and for allowing us to visit your site!

This trip was made possible thanks to Carers Trust’s Access and Aspirations Fund.

Carers Trust

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135-139 Shields Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE61DN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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0191 2755060

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