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SUMMARY:Parent Carer Connections 1 - Introduction Session
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 6 week set of advice and information sessions for parent carers. Every Monday we will be meeting at the Leam Lane 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 Bernardos SENDIASS and AJ’s Brain. \n  \nLocation\nLeam Lane Family Hub\, Cotemede\, NE10 8QH\, Gateshead. \nView on Google Maps \n  \nSession Schedule\nOur Parent Carer Connections sessions run weekly\, every Monday 09:30am – 12:00pm in Leam Lane 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\n06/10/2025: Introduction Session + Getting to know each other\n13/10/2025: Gateshead Parent Carer Forum + Talking all things sleep\n20/10/2025: DLA and Benefits + Wellbeing Walk and Talk\n03/11/2025: Disability Children’s Team + Managing Stress Activity\n10/11/2025: Bernados SENDIASS introductions + Ways to de-stress\n17/11/2025: Understanding Neurodiversity with AJ’s Brain + Next Steps\n\n  \nFrequently Asked Questions\nDo I need to attend all 6 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 Leam Lane Hub. \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-carer-connections-1/
LOCATION:Leam Lane Family Hub\, Leam Lane Family Hub\, Gateshead\, NE10 8QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers
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SUMMARY:Crafted with Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Metrocentre Community Hub for a fantastic crafternoon! Our Crafted with Care group gives local caregivers a chance to meet\, chat and make some fab craft pieces to take home. \nEvery session is designed to give caregivers a short break from their caring role\, while making new friends and learning new arts and crafts skills. \nIf you’re caring for a friend or family member\, we’d love to see you at our session! \nBeginners welcome! This is a drop-in session so please do pop in and stay for as long as you’d like.
URL:https://caregiversconnectedgateshead.co.uk/event/crafted-with-care-october-2025/
LOCATION:Metrocentre Community Hub\, (upper green mall)\, Gateshead\, NE11 9YG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Caregivers
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