Do you care for someone who cannot manage without your help? Do they have an additional need, disability, illness, mental health problem or addiction?
If you are not employed to do this, then you are a carer.
Carers can be any age. This includes young carers. As a carer you may be helping someone with:
What help can I get as a carer?
You can talk to Adult Social CarePoint about your caring role. They can give you a carers assessment and help find suitable support and services.
There is also financial support available for carers. This includes:
You can also take a look at help with money for support and advice.
Our social care page has all the information about support for people with disabilities and their families.
You may also be interested in short breaks if you care for a child or young person. This can help you have a break from your caring duties.
Below is a list of organisations that can give you more information and advice.
Newcastle Carers provide free, confidential, and non-judgemental information, advice and support. They can help you find ways to make your caring situation easier to manage. This includes young carers.
You can contact them by completing their webform or calling 0191 275 5060.
If you look after someone regularly we're here to support you in your caring role. Our website has useful guides, and you can have a free 30 minute call with our Carer Support Team.
This is a free, impartial and confidential service. We specialise in education matters but can sometimes support with social care and health issues.
Email the SEND IASS Team or call us on 0191 211 6255. Children and young people can text us on 07966 281 162
