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Provider Name: | Gateshead Crossroads Young Carers Service |
Provider Type: | Carer's Support |
Name: | Gateshead Crossroads Young Carers Service |
Address: | Gateshead Crossroads Caring For Carers, The Old School, Smailes Lane, Highfield, Rowlands Gill,NE39 2DB
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Phone: | 01207 549780 / Minicom 01207 549098 |
Email: | youngcarers@gatesheadcrossroads.org.uk |
Website: | http://carerstrusttw.org.uk/ |
Last inspection outcome: | Not Applicable |
Availability: | Open All Year |
Eligibility / referral criteria: | Eligibility criteria and referral process: Must be aged 8-18 years old, have a caring responsibility and live in Gateshead. |
Vacancy notes: | Not available |
Service description: | This is a FREE and confidential support service for children and young people aged 8-18 years who live in Gateshead and have caring responsibilities. Young carers may provide support to brothers and sisters who have a behavioural problem, autism, cerebral palsy or learning disability. The type of support available will depend on the individual but can include:
• Information, advice and advocacy • Opportunities to meet other young carers and make new friends • School drop-ins • ‘Time-out’ from caring • Quarterly newsletters • 1:1 emotional support
Eligibility criteria and referral process: Must be aged 8-18 years old, have a caring responsibility and live in Gateshead.
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Daily session times: | Not available |
Costs: | Contact provider for details |