News from the Carers Centre

 

Companion Travel Card
1 July 2008

Nexus is introducing a new pass called Companion Card available to existing TaxiLink members from 1st August 2008. This card will allow those with mobility problems to take someone with them free of...

Storytelling event for children with autism/ADHD
30 June 2008

North Tyneside libraries are holding a storytelling event for children with autism/ADHD. This will take place at Wallsend library on Weds 6th August between 10.30-11.30am.

Benefits advice
30 June 2008

Benefits Advice Clinics for carers are to be held on the following dates at Unicorn House, North Shields between 1.30 -4pm.Appointments are necessary and can be made by contacting Debbie Hindmarch on...

Allotment Opening Blooming Marvellous
27 June 2008

The Carers Centre new Allotment in Shiremoor was officially opened by the elected Mayor of North Tyneside on June 19. Two months hard work by Young Carers and other hardy souls has seen the land transformed...

Taking Part Workshops
6 June 2008

For anyone feeling anxious, depressed, stressed - what carer isn't? - a drum, movement and singing workshop is available to anyone aged 18 years and over. Sessions last for 1 hour over a 10 week period...

COAST Parent Carer Support Group
6 June 2008

COAST (Carers' Oasis ADHD/ASD - Autism Support Team) are a group for parents/carers of the above conditions. They meet twice monthly at the centre from 10am - 12pm. the second Wednesday of the month...

Mental Health Carer Support Group
6 June 2008

For carers of people with mental health issues, this group meets at the centre on the 2nd Friday of every month between 1 - 3pm. The last Wednesday of the month is an evening social event (6-8pm approx...

Mobile Library available for Carers
30 May 2008

North Tyneside Council are keen to hear from any carers who are unable to, or have difficulty, accessing their libraries. They have a mobile library service which can deliver books (including large...

Free Online Courses in North Tyneside
27 May 2008

Free online courses are now available for employed and unemployed adult learners. Tyne Metropolitan College is now offering a range of vision2learn courses, enabling learners to successfully achieve...

Internet Suite is up and running
13 May 2008

After a two month gap the Internet suite is now online. The Computer Drop-In is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 12.30 to 3.30 in the big meeting room at the Carers Centre. It's open to all carers. The...