If you spend time looking after someone who depends on you because of physical or mental illness, disability, frailty or substance misuse, then Carers Northumberland is here to support you.
Carers Northumberland can help you look after your own needs so that you stay fit, healthy and better able to carry on caring. We encourage you to enjoy time for yourself too. We can also offer you:
- Someone to listen to you when you need to talk.
- Individual and group support.
- Locally based staff who can meet with you personally.
- Events in your area, e.g. relaxation days, learn new skills.
- Access to money to help you do something away from caring.
- Peace of mind from the Carers Emergency Card Scheme.
- Support when your caring role changes.
- Information service, offering advice and information on caring issues.
Latest News
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Carers Northumberland - Year 2 evaluation
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Golden Guide 2019
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Northumberland Youth Link
Northumberland Youth Link is a project delivered by the local charity Children North East. They are currently recruiting and train peer mentor volunteers aged between 17-25 to provide one to one support to young people, aged 11 to 18, within their local community. Mentors meet with their matched you...
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