Age UK Teesside are starting a new support group for carers who maybe supporting loved ones at home, in a care home or they have passed away. Come along and join us for a cuppa and a chat in a comfortable, safe environment. The first…
Bridges opened its doors in 2001, when local carers of substance users came together to form a centre where they could access support. The service is available to everyone who has been directly affected by someone else's substance use-including parents, partners, grandparents, brother and sisters…
Our Carers' Connect service is designed to put like-minded Carers' in touch with each other by phone, email, or even in person so that they can develop friendships, provide support and share information to help them in their caring role. If you would like to…
Call the Carers Direct helpline if you need help with your caring role and want to talk to someone about what options are available to you. The helpline advisors can give you information to help you make decisions about your personal support needs and the…
Stockton-on-Tees Adult Carers Support Service hosts a face-to-face peer support group every Tuesday between 1pm - 3pm in the John Whitehead Park Annex which is located by the cafe building. Everyone is welcome – carers, new and existing, anyone who could benefit from a friendly…
Carers Trust is a new charity which was formed by the merger of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads Care in April 2012. Carers Trust works to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family…
Carers UK is the voice of carers and the leading campaigning, policy and information organisation for carers. Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner. Carers give so much to society yet as a consequence of…
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation is a charity for people with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges. We’re making a difference to the lives of children and adults across the UK through: Providing information about challenging behaviour Peer support groups for family carers and professionals Supporting…
The Community Welfare Trust provides adult day services that understand culture and diversity. We provide a safe, friendly environment to enhance social interaction and promote health and wellbeing. Our services are open to all adults over 50 years and those over 18 years with a…
The Dementia Advisor Service offers specialist information and advice about dementia, local support services, planning for the future and strategies for dealing with common challenges. The Advisors aim to work with individuals from an early stage of their journey enabling them to undertake preventative work to…
Eastern Ravens Trust is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee based in Stockton-on-Tees. Helping young carers get the support they need, Eastern Ravens Trust are working with Stockton Council to educate primary and secondary pupils and staff about the issues young carers face…
What is “Message in a Bottle?” The Lions Message in a Bottle is a simple idea that encourages people to keep their medical details in a common place where they can easily be found in an emergency. How does it work? The information is kept…
Did you know you can utilise a Moneywise Credit Union Account to have your benefits paid into? You can apply for an account online at MoneyWise. You don’t need to have a permanent address and there is no cost to open an account. Please visit…
In some cases the Adult Social Care team may be able to help with the cost of Adult Care Services. This is determined after a needs assessment has been carried out. As soon as you have been assessed as having a need for Social Care…
Mental health matters just as much as our physical health, yet too often it is ignored, misunderstood and neglected. It is one of the biggest public health issues of today, impacting all aspects of society. The Royal Foundation works to tackle stigma and encourage more…
Young At Heart is a friendship group for people with dementia and their carers to attend together. We are running a chair-supported exercise group every Wednesday at 2pm, at The Institute on Grays Road, Stockton-on-Tees that you can come along to. Places are strictly limited.…
Stockton and District Advice and Information Service provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice. SDAIS aims to: • To ensure individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or, of the services available to them, or through an inability to…
The Time Out Service is provided as part of Stockton Adult Carers' Support Service. The service offers up to *8 hours per month free of charge support to informal carers to enable them to have a break from their caring role. This can be a planned regular…
The aim of the Carers Support Groups are to allow carers to offload, get advice, support and information in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Activities for the person you care for are provided in the same room, but far enough away to avoid overhearing any…
Therapy And Counselling Teesside (T.A.C.T.) was founded to provide individual and group counselling and psychotherapy in a professional and confidential service. Training and workshops in many areas are also offered to businesses and individual clients alike. All of their practitioners are members of either the…
