Welcome to Carers Trust Tyne & Wear
We are a local charity that provides a variety of services to support carers and their families. We offer services for adult carers, including respite care and help with challenges they may face.
Carers Trust Tyne & Wear is a local charity for, with and all about carers
Since 1990, Carers Trust Tyne and Wear, an independent charity, has supported unpaid carers of all ages in and around Gateshead. We connect carers facing the challenges of supporting loved ones with the services and recognition they deserve. As a network partner of the national Carers Trust, we’re part of the UK’s leading independent carer support network.
We provide a range of flexible, individualised services to adult carers.
Our flexible, personalised services offer carers a well-deserved break, while supporting carers in overcoming unique challenges they face.
Explore our dedicated services for Adult Carers.
Our mission: balance for carers
Caring for a loved one is rewarding, but demanding. Our mission is to empower you to find balance. We offer flexible services that support your well-being, caregiving confidence, and personal time.
Your partner in care
- Respectful & dignified: We treat all carers with compassion.
- Your voice matters: We actively involve carers in shaping our services.
- Flexible support: Services available at home and in the community.
- Strong partnerships: We collaborate to enhance service quality and reach.
Together, we can help you thrive in your caring role.
Safeguarding
Carers Trust Tyne and Wear strive to ensure our clients’ safety is paramount. All of our staff members are trained to a high standard (including relevant safeguarding training). We abide by our own Safeguarding Policies for Adults which are in line with local authority safeguarding policies and procedures: Safeguarding in Gateshead.
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies are in compliance with Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and the statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. Read more.
All our safeguarding policies are reviewed on an annual basis or if there is an immediate change in legislation, they are reviewed and changed immediately.
Click here to view our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Click here to view our Safeguarding Adults Policy
Our vision is simple:
We want to see a better life for carers.
Carers Trust Tyne and Wear help carers to thrive. We provide essential services that enable them to balance caring responsibilities with personal well-being and a fulfilling life. We are:
Non-judgemental
Empathy and support to all carers, regardless of circumstances.
Innovative
Bringing creativity and innovation to the services that we develop.
Quality-driven
Providing the highest standard of professional service at all times.
Inclusive
Involving and integrating carers at every level in our organisation.