Young Carers Party - Carers Week 2026
2026-06-10 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Metrocentre Community Hub, (upper green mall), Gateshead, NE11 9YG, United Kingdom
Celebrate the Incredible Young Carers of Gateshead! 🎉
You’re invited to join us for a fun-filled evening dedicated entirely to celebrating the amazing young carers in our community. We are wrapping up the school day with a party designed for young carers to connect, take a break and have some fun!

Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Metrocentre Community Hub

What’s on offer?

Free food: unlimited fresh pizza and refreshments
Fun games: interactive group activities
Trivia quizzes: put your knowledge to the test and win prizes

Building a Caring Community
Carer’s Week 2026 is all about building caring communities, and so we’re inviting young carers to come and connect with our team and other young carers as we celebrate your vital role.

I would like to go to this!
We’d love to see you there! Simply pop in on the day when you can. Let us know if you are interested by coming along by filling out the form below.

Young Carers Group - Expression of Interest Form

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Who are you?(Required)I am a young carerI am enquiring on behalf of a young carer

Your Name(Required)

First Name

Last Name

Your Email Address

Your Phone Number(Required)Date of Birth(Required)

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Young Carer's Date of Birth

Young Carer Name(Required)

First Name

Last Name

Young Carer Phone NumberYoung Carer's Date of Birth(Required)

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Additional notesPlease use this space to let us know if there's anything else we need to be aware of regarding the young carer attending the session.

What group or session would you like to take part in?(Required)Please select a session27.05.2026 | Beamish Museum Visit (14+)28.05.2026 | Roman Fort Visit (8-13)30.05.2026 | Games in the Park (5-8)10.06.2026 | Young Carers Party - Carers WeekPlease tick the box below to confirm that the person attending the correct age to attend.

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Building Carer Friendly Communities Drop-in
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | The Baltic (Front Room), The Baltic, Shore Road, Gateshead, NE8 3BA
Join us in The Baltic Front Room as we celebrate Carers Week 2026. This special event is dedicated to recognising the vital contribution that unpaid carers to our communities.
Whether you have been caring for a loved one for years, recently started, or want to know more about caring – this drop-in event is designed to help you make connections with local services.

Key Details
Date: Saturday, 13th June 2026
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: The Baltic, Front Room
Cost: Completely free to attend

What to Expect
Support Showcase: Find out more about the support available to unpaid carers in Gateshead.
All-Age Activities: Enjoy a variety of fun, interactive activities suitable for both children and adults.
Help us build our Caring Community Wall: Get involved in our celebrations and add your name to our Caring Community Wall!
Connect with Your Community: Meet other local carers, our team, and share stories and chat over a drink.
