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Gateshead Crossroads Young Carers Service

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Name:
Gateshead Crossroads Young Carers Service
Address:
Gateshead Crossroads Caring For Carers,
The Old School,
Smailes Lane,
Highfield,
Rowlands Gill,NE39 2DB
Phone:
01207 549780 / Minicom 01207 549098
Map:
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Email:
youngcarers@gatesheadcrossroads.org.uk
Website:
http://carerstrusttw.org.uk/
Available links:
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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.

Daily session times:
Not available
Costs:
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