North Tyneside Carers' Centre

Established in 1994, North Tyneside Carers' Centre is an independent charity which provides specialist practical and emotional support to carers living in the borough of North Tyneside. Our mission statement is 'To improve the quality of life for carers in North Tyneside.'

At the point of taking on long term caring responsibilities for a relative or friend, many carers struggle alone without knowing their rights or that help is available to them. Caring often leads to multiple disadvantage with carers facing a life of poverty, isolation and ill health. When carers struggle to get the support they need, there is a strong chance that the disadvantages they face will become more severe.

The grant will contribute towards making the following differences to carers who will as a result of our support:

• Understand their rights.
• Know about services that can support them and make informed, better choices.
• Have a life outside caring.
• Have developed a range of strategies to help maintain their mental wellbeing.
• Understand how to keep themselves and the person they are caring for safe.
• Feel less isolated as they meet others in similar situations, share experiences and work together to tackle issues.
• Have increased skills and confidence to cope with their caring responsibilities.