The charity’s Chief Executive Officer, Claire Easton, shares our plans for improving the lives of unpaid carers in the next five years.

I am delighted to share with you our 5-year strategy from 2024 – 2029.

This comes at a vital time for unpaid carers and the services that support them. Identifying and supporting carers is critical: as the health and social care system struggles with increased demand and limited resources, the needs of carers are often overlooked.

As we head towards winter, the rising cost of fuel and cost of living will further impact carers.

We have therefore worked with key stakeholders including carers, staff, volunteers, funders and partners across health, social care, education and the voluntary sector, to help shape this strategy. Their input and insight have been invaluable.

The strategy highlights what we achieved during our last 5-year strategic cycle, as well as identifying our priorities and goals over the next five years.  A five-year strategy action plan is in place to support the delivery of our priorities.

As we begin to deliver our new strategic plan with the vision to make North Tyneside a place where carers can thrive, there are many ways you can get involved:

• Donations help us to deliver vital services to young and adult carers. To donate to North Tyneside Carers’ Centre please click the link below: justgiving.com/northtynesidecarerscentre 
• Becoming a Trustee to oversee the governance of the organisation and delivery of our strategy.
• Volunteering helps us to extend our reach in North Tyneside and support more young and adult carers.

You can read our full Corporate Strategy 2024 to 2029 here.

For more information please contact us on 0191 249 6480 or email enquiries@ntcarers.co.uk