Gateshead
Gateshead Crossroads
Young Carers Groups
Contact Details:
Lynn Readman
Young Carers Manager
Gateshead Crossroads Young Carers Group
Caring for Carers
The Old School
Smailes Lane
Highfield
Rowlands Gill
NE39 2DB
Tel: 01207 549 780
Email: lynnreadman@gatesheadcrossroads.org.uk
Website: www.gatesheadcrossroads.org.uk
Gateshead Young Carers provides the following services:
- Weekend Activities
- Small Group Outings
- One to One Support
- Issue Based Groups
- Home Tutor Service
- 'Overnights'
- Transport
Parent Carers Group
Contact Details:
Jeff Gray, Chief Officer
Gateshead Crossroads
Caring for Carers
The Old School
Smailes Lane
Highfield
Rowlands Gill
NE39 2DB
Tel: 01207 549780
Fax: 0191 485 476
Email: jeffgray@gatesheadcrossroads.org.uk
Website: www.gatesheadcrossroads.org.uk
The Parent Carers Group provides support for parents and carers of children with disabilities. Support through trained Carer Support Workers who take over the caring role for a period of time, giving the carer a break. The service offers flexibility 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Parent Carers Group
Contact Details:
Rachel Bell
Deputy Manager
Barnardo's Ladybird Parent Carers Support Group
c/o Barnardo's Family Resource Centre
20 Bewick Road
Gateshead
NE8 4DP
Tel: 0191 478 4667
Email: rachel.bell@barnardos.org.uk
Ladybird Parents and Carers is a parent-led support group for anyone with a disabled child aged 0-8. The group promotes access, social inclusion, protection and well being. They can offer advice, moral support and a listening ear.
Parent Carers Group
Contact Details:
Mandy Quinn
11 Regent Terrace
Gateshead Carers Association
Gateshead
NE8 1LU
Tel: 0191 490 0121
Fax: 0191 490 0128Email: mandy.quinn@gatesheadcarers.com
Website: http://www.gatesheadcarers.com
The Parent Carers Group provides support for parent carers of children with disabilities.