Information, Advice & Guidance

North Tyneside Carers’ Centre provides a confidential advice and information service. Support can be provided via telephone, email, meetings at the Centre, or at a community venue.

Our Advice Workers are available 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday – Friday, to discuss your situation with you and help you resolve any immediate issues. Everyone’s caring situation is different, therefore you will be offered information, advice and guidance which is tailored to meet your individual needs.

5 Signs you could be a carer
Ways to look after yourself
Taking a break from caring
Benefits and entitlements
Local carer support groups
Get the best from a Carer’s Assessment
Planning for an emergency
Employment, education or training opportunities
Sessions to help you cope emotionally and practically with your caring role
Social events and activities for you and the person you care for
Assistive technology to make support easier
Signposting you to specialist services, or contacting them on your behalf