Darlington Carers Support

Darlington Carers Support We are a local Charity that provides support, information and advice to unpaid Carers living in the Borough of Darlington
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FREE Dementia Carer Support Course – 3 Sessions to Help You Navigate Caring 💙Caring for someone living with dementia can...
15/05/2026

FREE Dementia Carer Support Course – 3 Sessions to Help You Navigate Caring 💙

Caring for someone living with dementia can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our FREE 3-session course is designed to provide guidance, support, and practical strategies to help you in your caring role.

Course Dates & Times:
📆 Friday 5th June 2026, Friday 12th June 2026 & Friday 19th June 2026

All 10am – 12.30pm at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre, Burn Lane, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4HT

What You’ll Gain from This Course:
🧠 A better understanding of dementia and how it affects daily life
💬 Practical tips for managing challenges and improving communication
🤝 The chance to connect with others who truly understand your experiences
💙 Guidance on self-care and accessing support services

This welcoming and informative course is open to all Carers supporting someone with dementia – whether you’re new to caring or have been doing it for years.

Take time for yourself, gain valuable knowledge, and feel more confident in your caring role. Sign up today!
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💻Volunteer Admin Support We are looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer to support our office team with day-to-day...
14/05/2026

💻Volunteer Admin Support

We are looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer to support our office team with day-to-day administrative tasks. The role will include helping to answer the phones, photocopying, filing and supporting the smooth running of the office.

You would need basic IT skills, good communication skills and be confident with using the phone as well as an ability to maintain confidentiality and a willingness to learn.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience, build confidence and be part of a welcoming and supportive team while making a real difference to unpaid carers across County Durham.

Flexible hours available, based at our Spennymoor office. If you're interested use this link to let us know: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/E4UFgV8qwV

💬 Making Sense of Caring – Information Session for Parent CarersAre you a parent carer of a child or young person with a...
13/05/2026

💬 Making Sense of Caring – Information Session for Parent Carers

Are you a parent carer of a child or young person with additional needs?

Join us for a friendly and informative session designed to help you feel more confident, informed and supported in your caring role.

📌 Learn about your rights, support and available services
💜 Pick up practical tips to look after your own wellbeing
🤝 Connect with other parent carers in a welcoming space


📅 Wednesday 3rd June
⏰ 10am – 12 noon
📍 Belmont Community Association, Sunderland Road, Durham, DH1 2LL

This session is open to all parent carers — everyone is welcome.

Come along, meet others and take time for you.

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📍 We’re hiring – Carers Financial Wellbeing Coordinator (35 hours)This is a rewarding role supporting unpaid Carers who ...
12/05/2026

📍 We’re hiring – Carers Financial Wellbeing Coordinator (35 hours)

This is a rewarding role supporting unpaid Carers who are experiencing financial hardship or are at risk of crisis. You will provide practical, person-centred support—helping carers meet immediate needs while building their confidence and resilience for the future.

Working as part of our Crisis and Resilience Fund, you will play a key role in ensuring carers receive the right support at the right time.

✨ You’ll be:
Provide one-to-one, tailored support to carers around financial wellbeing, including budgeting and income maximization.
Identify underlying issues such as debt, low income, or housing challenges and support carers to address these.
Deliver timely crisis interventions, including access to essential items such as white goods and vouchers.
Make warm referrals to specialist services and work closely with partners across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
Support carers to build longer-term resilience and reduce reliance on crisis support.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and reporting requirements.

👀 We’re looking for someone who:
Experienced in supporting vulnerable individuals or communities.
Knowledgeable about financial hardship, welfare benefits, or advice services.
Confident in carrying out assessments and making sound decisions.
A strong communicator who can build trust and positive relationships.
Organised, with good digital and record-keeping skills.
Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

💜 You’ll be part of a team making a real difference to Carers every day.

🕒 35 hours per week
📍 The Old Methodist Church, Durham Street, Middlestone Moor, DL16 7AT (Hybrid Working available)
£28.402.92 per annum

👉 Interested? We’d love to hear from you.

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🧠Mental Health Awareness Month 2026 is observed throughout May with the theme “More Good Days, Together,” focusing on ra...
11/05/2026

🧠Mental Health Awareness Month 2026 is observed throughout May with the theme “More Good Days, Together,” focusing on raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting mental well-being.

08/05/2026

Wonderful to welcome Chief Executive of Durham County Carers, Jenni, to Redhills today. We had a catch up about all things carers, the work that her organisation has been carrying out and of course the ‘Commitment to Unpaid Carers’ regional pledge which I was only too glad to sign.

As a former carer myself, I know firsthand the challenges that carers can face every single day (and night!) and it was my honour to be the first MP in Jenni’s patch to pledge my support.

If you’re a carer in County Durham and need some support or advice, don’t hesitate to check out the below website. The lovely team will be only too pleased to advise if they can.

www.dccarers.org

📢 Our latest newsletter is out now!If you’re a Carer in County Durham or Darlington, our newest edition is packed with h...
08/05/2026

📢 Our latest newsletter is out now!

If you’re a Carer in County Durham or Darlington, our newest edition is packed with helpful updates, support information, upcoming events and opportunities just for you.

💻 You can view it anytime on our website:
👉https://dccarers.org/information-and-self-help/

We hope you find something useful inside — whether it’s support, advice or something to look forward to.

💜 Here for you, every step of the way.

☕ Join Us for a Cuppa and a Chat! 🗨️Looking for support or a little time for yourself? Come along to our Carer support g...
05/05/2026

☕ Join Us for a Cuppa and a Chat! 🗨️

Looking for support or a little time for yourself? Come along to our Carer support group and connect with other Carers in a relaxed and friendly environment.

📍 Wellbeing Hub
St Teresa's Hospice, Woodlands Road, DL3 7UA

🗓️ When: 1st Wednesday of every month
⏰ Time: 1pm – 2:30pm

No need to book—just drop in! If you’d like more information, give us a call at 0300 005 1213 or email us at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you! 💙

First Aid Training for Carers 🗓 Thursday 14th May | ⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pmJoin us for this free training session for Carers,...
04/05/2026

First Aid Training for Carers

🗓 Thursday 14th May | ⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm

Join us for this free training session for Carers, designed to give you the confidence to respond in an emergency. The course will cover the most common accidents and medical emergencies, helping you to:

🔹Prioritize injuries.

🔹Recognize when something is seriously wrong.

🔹Provide immediate first aid.

This is a valuable opportunity to build essential skills that could make all the difference in an emergency.

👉 Free for Carers – spaces are limited, so book your place today!
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If you need urgent support call Social Care DirectDurham: 03000 267979Darlington Emergency Duty Team: 01642 524552
03/05/2026

If you need urgent support call Social Care Direct
Durham: 03000 267979
Darlington Emergency Duty Team: 01642 524552

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01/05/2026

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Address

Darlington Carers Support . St Teresa's Hospice, 91 Woodland Road
Newton Aycliffe
DL37UA

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

0300 030 1215

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