Durham County Carers Support

12/06/2026

It was great to join up with Durham County Carers Support, Alzheimer's Society and Jubilee Fields Community Centre today as we all came together to provide information, advice, and support for local residents. 🤝

By working in partnership, we can help strengthen community resilience, support unpaid carers, improve wellbeing, and ensure people across County Durham can access the services and support they need.

12/06/2026

Thank You for Supporting Carers Week 🙌

We want to say a huge heartfelt thank you to all our colleagues, partner organisations and supporters who have taken the time to plan, host, or support events for Carers Week. 2026. Your efforts—whether large or small—have made a real difference in helping unpaid Carers feel recognised, valued, and supported. 💙

11/06/2026

Final Day of Carers Week – Friday’s Locations 💙
As we wrap up an amazing week of celebrating and supporting unpaid Carers, we’ll be out in:

📍 Durham
📍 University Hospital North Durham
📍 Shildon

A massive thank you to everyone who hosted an event, opened their doors, and took the time to come along. Your support has made this week so special.

Carers do so much for the people they look after, for communities, and for society as a whole. That kind of dedication absolutely deserves a full week of recognition, connection, and celebration. 💐

Let’s keep the conversation going all year round!

11/06/2026

We are thrilled to have been one of 7 Carer Support services across the Northeast and Tees Valley to have organised this event yesterday. It was a hugely positive step forward with many more Carer Support services, Local Authorities, NHS Integrated Care Board, Northeast Mayoral Strategic Authority and several local MPs signing the Commitment to Carers document and making pledges to improve support for unpaid Carers.

Newcastle Carers says there are about 286,000 people providing unpaid care across the North East.

10/06/2026

Here's what's happening this Thursday for Carers Week! 🌟

We're out and about across County Durham offering support, advice, and a friendly face to unpaid Carers. You’ll find us in:

📍 Peterlee
📍 Bishop Auckland

Whether you’re a Carer yourself or know someone who is, come along to find out how we can support you. Let’s celebrate the vital role Carers play in our communities this Carers Week 🩵

10/06/2026

Today we are joined by lots of organisations across the region to talk about the north east and north Cumbria commitment to Carers.

We have pledges from many partners to support Carers and ensure they get the support they need and have their voices heard

Thank you to all those who are supporting this 🤝

10/06/2026

Often people don’t recognise themselves as Carers. They say...

“It’s just what I do.”
“It’s only a few things.”
“I’m just helping out.”

But if you’re:

• Prompting someone to take medication
• Helping with washing, dressing or meals
• Managing appointments and prescriptions
• Calling in after work to make sure they’re safe
• Supporting someone emotionally when their health is changing
• Losing sleep because you’re worrying about them

You are carrying caring responsibilities.

And caring doesn’t just affect your time. It can have an emotional impact, a financial impact, and sometimes a quiet sense that you’ve lost control of your own life while trying to hold someone else’s together.

We hear Carers say they feel stretched, overwhelmed, exhausted - and unsure where they fit in the middle of it all.

At Durham County Carers, we understand those pressures. And we’re here to support you as well as the person you care for.

We can help with:

💙 Emergency planning - so you have a plan if something unexpected happens
💙 Identifying benefits or financial support you may be entitled to
💙 Counselling and emotional wellbeing support
💙 Local support groups where you can connect with others who understand
💙 Training and information to build confidence
💙 A listening ear when things feel heavy

You don’t need to reach breaking point.
You don’t need to have all the answers.
You don’t even need to be sure you “count” as a Carer.

If any of this sounds familiar, a conversation could make things feel more manageable.

Support is there - and you deserve it too. 💙

10/06/2026

Durham County Carer Support will be here this afternoon alongside Durham Alliance on Community Care, Home Instead, Durham East PCN and Alzheimer’s Society. Come along for a cuppa and an informal chat about support available. Full details below…

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Do you care for a loved one at home?

Whether you’re looking for advice, support, information, or simply the opportunity to connect with others who understand, we’d love to welcome you.

Join Home Instead Durham alongside Durham East Primary Care Network - Social Prescribing Team Alzheimer's Society, Durham County Carers Support and Durham Alliance for Community Care - DACC for a relaxed and informal coffee afternoon.

📅 Wednesday 10 June
🕐 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Durham Alliance for Community Care, Kepier Crescent, Durham DH1 1PH
☕ Free to attend

This is a chance to grab a cuppa, meet local support services, chat with fellow carers, ask questions, and take some time for yourself in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Spaces are limited, so please contact us to reserve your place:
📞 0191 374 4041

Please share with anyone who may benefit from some extra support or a listening ear 💚

09/06/2026

Here's what's happening this Wednesday for Carers Week! 🌟

We're out and about across County Durham offering support, advice, and a friendly face to unpaid Carers. You’ll find us in:

📍 Stanley
📍 University Hospital North Durham
📍 Durham Passport Office

Whether you’re a Carer yourself or know someone who is, come along to find out how we can support you. Let’s celebrate the vital role Carers play in our communities this Carers Week 🩵

08/06/2026

Here's what's happening this Tuesday for Carers Week! 🌟

We're out and about across County Durham offering support, advice, and a friendly face to unpaid Carers. You’ll find us in:

📍 Seaham
📍 Crook
📍 Chester le Street

Whether you’re a Carer yourself or know someone who is, come along to find out how we can support you. Let’s celebrate the vital role Carers play in our communities this Carers Week 🩵