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:
Want to know what support carers can get in Newcastle? Then visit the websites linked below and take a look at parent carer sessions on our events calendar.
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
