Support for unpaid carers in Northumberland

Northumberland

If you provide or intend to provide care or support for a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their age, physical or mental illness or disability we're here to support you in your caring role.

We work with Northumberland County Council to provide a range of free online services to support you, in addition to what is already on offer.

Kick-start with our Email Course

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To kick-start your support from us, sign-up to our five-part email course, designed specifically to help carers like you in Northumberland.

Establish strong foundations to your care or double-check you have the essentials in place.

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Connect with other carers

Community and support from other carers is at the heart of what we do. Connect with other carers on our virtual cuppas or over in the Mobilise Hub.

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Speak to someone

If you struggle to find time to talk to someone about your caring role our Carer Support Team are available from 9am to 10pm, seven-days a week. You’ll speak with another carer about the things that matter to you.

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Mini carers-assessment

Are you thinking about having a carers assessment? But wondering what benefit it will bring?

Take three minutes to tell us some simple information and we'll follow up with an email that includes a simple checklist of things to do next. 

Support for carers in Northumberland

If you're an unpaid carer, looking after someone in Northumberland, we’re here to help with practical and emotional support. Remember, you don’t have to wait until the crisis point before asking for help - the earlier you ask, the bigger difference it can make.

Local carer support services with Carers Northumberland

Carers Northumberland supports those of us living across Northumberland and looking after a family member or friend. They offer:

  • A carers card to all registered carers 
  • Information and advice to support you in your caring role
  • Support for young carers under 18
  • Small grants to enable carers to take short breaks from caring known as a Carer Support Fund
  • Carers groups
  • Training on education and employment
  • Emergency care planning

Help with addiction

Escape Family Support - family support if you or the person you're caring for is affected by alcohol or drugs (offering a range of services, courses and activities).

 

Other support services include

Help for carers from Northumberland County Council