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Last Update: 07/10/2008
Welcome to Gateshead Crossroads Caring for Carers website.
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Our site includes the following (just use the above links to take you there!):
- About Us - Who we are, how we work and how you can support us. Also features the latest press releases, carers newsletters and testimonials from our clients!
- Carers - National statistics on caring, local information on carers in Gateshead and real-life stories from carers are featured in our downloadable brochure: The Real Cost of Caring.
- Services - Find out about all of the different services we offer to carers living in the Borough of Gateshead and how you can access them!
- Contact Us - Our contact details, including an on-line enquiry form for you to complete if you would like additional information!
- Links - A list of other useful websites that contain information relating to caring!
Note: To download some of the documents on this website you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader which you can download free of charge.
The vacancy for Carer Support Workers has closed for the time being, however, watch this space for further vacancies. If you want to be kept on file to receive an application form when future vacancies arise you can contact us on: 01207 549 780 or e-mail us at: enquiries@gatesheadcrossroads.org.uk or write to us at: The Old School, Smailes Lane, Highfield, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 2DB for a pack.
We now have a new Benefits Advice Worker, Diane Sandford. For information and help to access Disability Living Allowance, Carers Allowance and Attendance Allowance or for more information contact Diane on (01207) 549 780
New Carers Mental Health Group for 2008
Many carers are at some risk of social isolation when they have to devote a lot of time to caring for someone. This isolation can be far worse for carers of people who suffer mental distress, because there is still a stigma about mental illness.
Joe Lewis from Gateshead Crossroads Caring for Carers and Janice Coulson from Gateshead Carers Asssociation have been talking to carers for people who have exprienced mental distress for some time. Many carers have said that they would appreciate the chance to meet others who have had similar experiences to them for a chat and a cup of tea or coffee, so a first get together has been arranged for the start of the New Year.
The Mental Health Carers Group will start at Gateshead Carers Association (11 Regent Terrace, Gateshead) on Thursday 10th January 2008 between 1pm and 3pm. There will be refreshments and a warm welcome for all mental health carers. For more information ring Joe Lewis on 01207 549 780 or Janice Coulson on 0191 490 0121.
You can read our July Carers newsletter online here!
You can now download our latest Annual Services Report by clicking the link below! The report is packed full of information, colour photographs, comments from carers and statistics!
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Gateshead Crossroads Caring for Carers were inspected by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) in June 2007. The inspection was very successful with all standards being met a a large proportion exceeded! For more information see National Minimum Standards.
The inspection report is now available to download, along with the two previous reports from 2005.
If you would like to make a referral to Gateshead Crossroads Caring for Carers you can download the forms right here!
Care Service Referral Form - Use this form to make a referral to our Care Service. The Care Service provides support through training Carer Support Workers who take over the caring role for a period of time, giving the carer a break. See more..
Young Carers Service Referral Form - Use this form to make a referral for a child or young person under the age of 18 who has caring responsibilities. The Young Carers Service can offer time out activities, one to one support, information, help to access services and more..
Community Service Referral Form - Use this form to make a referral for a carer to our:
- Community Outreach service which probides carers with information, support in acccessing services, support with their health needs and more!
- Community Assistance Service for practical assistance with domestic tasks such as laundry and shopping. See more..
- Benefits Advice Service for advice and support in claiming Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Carers Allowance. See more..
- Mental Health Involvement for support, information and training for carers so they can make their voices heard within local mental health services. See more...
Understanding Carers in Gateshead
To help people get a better understanding of carers, Gateshead Crossroads Caring for Carers produced a document called Understanding Carers in Gateshead which is available to download below. The document details facts and statistics, information about carers and who they care for, carers rights and the legislation that is relevant to them.
Download Understanding Carers in Gateshead