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SUMMARY:Parent Carers Connect - Session 5: Exploring Neurodiversity + Relaxation Tips
DESCRIPTION:If you care for a child aged 0 to 25 with a disability or long-term illness\, we think you’d love our Parent Carer Connections group! \n  \nWe’re running a 5 week set of advice and information sessions for parent carers. Every Monday we will be meeting at the Metrocentre Community Hub to talk about our experiences as parent carers and find out about what services are available. We have some fantastic guest speakers joining us including the fab folks at Skills for People and AJ’s Brain. \n  \nLocation\nMetrocentre Community Hub\, NE11 9YG\, Gateshead. \nView on Google Maps \n  \nSession Schedule\nOur Parent Carer Connections sessions run weekly\, every Wednesday 1pm – 2:45pm in the Metrocentre Community Hub. The sessions are split into two halves\, the first will see our guest speakers sharing information on support services are out there for you. In the second half\, we will get talking and taking on an activity together with a comfort break in between each half. \n\n03/03/2026: Introduction Session + Financial Support\n11/03/2026:  Discovering Skills For People + Active Gateshead\n18/03/2026:  Meeting the Parent Carer Forum + Eating Well Guide\n25/03/2026: SENDIASS + Sleep Workshop\n01/04/2026: Exploring Neurodiversity with AJ’s Brain + Relaxation Tips\n\n  \nFrequently Asked Questions\nDo I need to attend all 5 sessions? To get the most out of this opportunity\, we recommend attending every session in our series. We understand that there may be times when you may unable to attend a session due to your caring role. \nCan I join if the child I care for does not have a formal diagnosis? You are more than welcome to come along if the child you care for is still waiting on a diagnosis. \nIs there any car parking available? Yes\, there is free car parking at the Metrocentre. \nWill the sessions be happening again? Yes! We hope to run these sessions again in other parts of Gateshead. \nIs this group for me? Anyone who is a parent carer is welcome to join us. If you would like to have an informal chat about the group\, please contact us. \n  \nSign-Up is essential – we have a limited number of spaces available for this set of sessions. \n  \nThis group has now reached the maximum number of bookings available. Please contact us if you are interested in attending this group.
URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/event/parent-carers-connect-session-5/
LOCATION:Metrocentre Community Hub\, (upper green mall)\, Gateshead\, NE11 9YG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers
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SUMMARY:Carer's Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Fancy a cuppa? Join us and local carers at Age UK Gateshead (on Gateshead High Street) for a fantastic coffee morning! \nAs well as tea and coffee\, there will be the opportunity to meet other caregivers and staff from Caregivers Connected Gateshead to ask any questions and seek advice. \nIf you care for someone\, we’d love to see you on the 8th March 2026 ☕
URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/event/carers-coffee-morning-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Age UK – Gateshead High Street\, 215 High Street\, Gateshead\, NE8 1BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers
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SUMMARY:Sporting Memories Group
DESCRIPTION:Love sport? Join our Sporting Memories sessions in Dunston! \nWe offer an age-friendly and dementia-friendly session that welcomes both caregivers and the people they care for to a fun fortnightly session around reminiscing\, replaying and reconnecting with sports. \n  \nThis is a fantastic forum to chat about sport\, covering everything from the Olympic Games to England’s 1966 World Cup victory. \nJoin in the fun and games as we play sports such as boccia and mini golf\, as well as enjoying memory-prompting discussions and sports memorabilia. \n  \nTea\, coffee and biscuits will be provided. \n  \n \n  \nWho is the Sporting Memory group for? \nThe group can be attended by anyone aged 50 and over\, regardless of their condition. We have a team of staff and volunteers here to deliver a fantastic experience to everyone who attends. \n  \nCan I use the group as an opportunity to take a short break from my caring role? \nYes\, our two-hour sessions are perfect for caregivers to take a short break from their caring role by bringing the person they care for to our Sporting Memories session. \n  \nThese sessions are possible thanks to our partnership with national charity Sporting Memories. \n  \nFor more information about the group\, please contact us.
URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/event/sporting-memories-14-04-2026/
LOCATION:St Nicholas Church Hall\, Ellison Road\, Gateshead\, Dunston\, NE11 9UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers
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SUMMARY:Benefits Advice Drop-In Blaydon
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday 17th March\, 1:30pm – 3:30pm\, for a drop-in benefits advice session at the Blaydon Family Hub! \nOur benefits advice worker will be here to talk to caregivers face-to-face and offer advice and information around any of the following benefits and applying for them; \n\nDisability Living Allowance (DLA)\nPersonal Independence Payment (PIP)\nAttendance Allowance\nCarer’s Allowance\n\nFrom having these conversations\, we can also refer you in to our services to access support around your caring role. \nAs this is a drop-in style session\, no sign-up is required; please be sure to pop along at any time between 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/event/benefits-advice-17-04-2026/
LOCATION:Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub\, Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub\, Gateshead\, NE21 5EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers
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SUMMARY:Sporting Memories Group
DESCRIPTION:Love sport? Join our Sporting Memories sessions in Dunston! \nWe offer an age-friendly and dementia-friendly session that welcomes both caregivers and the people they care for to a fun fortnightly session around reminiscing\, replaying and reconnecting with sports. \n  \nThis is a fantastic forum to chat about sport\, covering everything from the Olympic Games to England’s 1966 World Cup victory. \nJoin in the fun and games as we play sports such as boccia and mini golf\, as well as enjoying memory-prompting discussions and sports memorabilia. \n  \nTea\, coffee and biscuits will be provided. \n  \n \n  \nWho is the Sporting Memory group for? \nThe group can be attended by anyone aged 50 and over\, regardless of their condition. We have a team of staff and volunteers here to deliver a fantastic experience to everyone who attends. \n  \nCan I use the group as an opportunity to take a short break from my caring role? \nYes\, our two-hour sessions are perfect for caregivers to take a short break from their caring role by bringing the person they care for to our Sporting Memories session. \n  \nThese sessions are possible thanks to our partnership with national charity Sporting Memories. \n  \nFor more information about the group\, please contact us.
URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/event/sporting-memories-28-04-2026/
LOCATION:St Nicholas Church Hall\, Ellison Road\, Gateshead\, Dunston\, NE11 9UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Taster session for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Take a mindful pause and reconnect with calm. Join us and The Little Company of Calm for a free\, relaxing taster session designed especially for caregivers. Discover simple mindfulness techniques to help reduce stress\, improve focus\, and support your wellbeing in everyday life. \nDates & Times: \n\n\nWednesday 18 March 2026\, 11:00am – 12:00pm\nThursday 30 April 2026\, 1:00pm – 2:00pm\n\n\nLocation:\nGateshead Library\, Wailses Room \nNo experience needed — just bring yourself and an open mind.
URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/event/mindfulness-taster-session-2/
LOCATION:Gateshead Library\, Prince Consort Road\, Gateshead\, NE8 4LN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers
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