2024

You are a young carer if you are aged 5-18 and help look after somebody in your family who has a disability, illness, mental health difficulty, or someone who misuses drugs or alcohol. Lots of young carers say they worry about the person they care for when they aren’t with

Chief Executive, Claire Easton At North Tyneside Carers’ Centre we provide support to more than 500 young carers aged from five years old to 18. They deal with a range of caring responsibilities and family situations and we know that when they walk through our door, they can often be

What do young carers think about balancing caring with school, work, and their social lives? In this blog, we have included words from young carers in North Tyneside about what support they need and what would improve their experience of being a carer.   What do you want to think

  For young carers, the future can often feel uncertain as they juggle their roles at home with their dreams for what’s ahead. Despite the hurdles, many young carers are forging paths filled with ambition, resilience, and hope.   With growing recognition and support, young carers can see a future

Young carers balance the pressures of growing up with the responsibilities of looking after a loved one Even from a very young age they provide care for family members dealing with chronic illness, disability, mental health issues, or addiction. While many of their friends enjoy carefree childhoods, young carers live