Welcome to Caregivers Connected Gateshead
We are a free and confidential service, provided by Carers Federation. We support unpaid Adult Caregivers, Young Adult Carers and Young Carers in Gateshead.
Adult Caregiver Groups and Activities
Take a break and connect with Gateshead’s caring community.
Register as a Young Carer
Take a break and connect with Gateshead’s caring community.
Volunteer with Us
Discover our latest opportunities to make a real positive difference in your community.
Register as an Adult Caregiver
Access our support services tailored for Adult Caregivers.
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What’s on for caregivers?
Life Science Centre visit (8-13 year olds)
Carlisle Day Trip (14 year olds +)
Gibside Adventure Day (8-13 year olds)
Cinema Trip – Toy Story 5 (all ages)
Mindfulness at Bensham Grove
Crafted with Care
Ouseburn Farm + Seven Stories visit (5-7 year olds)
Sporting Memories Group
South Shields Beach Trip (8-13 year olds)
School Transition Workshop (Primary to Secondary)
How we help caregivers
Assessments
Understand your rights and get the right support. We provide personalised statutory assessments to identify your unique needs as a carer and help you access local resources.
Benefits Support
Navigating the welfare system can be complex. We offer expert guidance to help you identify and claim the benefits and financial support you are entitled to.
Information and Advice
You don’t have to do this alone. Access our confidential, expert advice on everything from local care options to your legal rights as a caregiver.
Short Break Opportunities
Caring is demanding, and you deserve a rest. Discover our range of respite opportunities and activities designed to give you the time and space to recharge.
Peer Groups
Connect with others who understand. Our peer groups provide a safe, friendly space to share experiences, gain support, and build lasting friendships.
Volunteer Support
Make a difference in your community. Whether you want to give back or need support from one of our dedicated volunteer befrienders, find out how our volunteer network can help.
“The team have really helped me understand how to cope with my brother’s meltdowns”
Young Carer
“I feel like I’ve taken one massive step forward by calling you. The support you have given me has been fantastic.”
Adult Caregiver
Latest News
- Celebrating Gateshead’s Unsung Heroes: Carers Week 2026
From 8th to 14th June, the UK celebrated National Carers Week and here at Caregivers Connected Gateshead we got out into your communities to provide … Celebrating Gateshead’s Unsung Heroes: Carers Week 2026 - Celebrating our fantastic team: Volunteers Week 2026
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of everything we do as a charity. Without their dedication, kindness and support, we simply would not be able to … Celebrating our fantastic team: Volunteers Week 2026 - Get Ready for Carers Week 20268 – 14 June marks National Carers Week. During this week the national celebrates the vital impact unpaid caregivers have on our communities as they … Get Ready for Carers Week 2026