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The Princess Royal Trust North Tyneside Carers Centre

Staff

David Allerdyce

Carer Relief Worker

Works alongside the person cared for; Carer Relief Workers provide stimulative support either at home or in and around North Tyneside, accessing community facilities. The support sessions usually last 3.5 hours and can be provided throughout the day or in the evenings up to 10pm, giving the carer an opportunity for a break.

Claire Easton

Operations Manager

Responsible for:-

  • Project management
  • Co-ordination of Carers' Forum
  • Volunteer recruitment and management

Paula Edwards

Mental Health Development Worker

Carer Support Workers provide emotional and practical support to carers in North Tyneside, liaising with professionals to secure appropriate services, making grant applications and providing advocacy.

They also identify and work with groups of carers who are under supported and develop support opportunities within North Tyneside. Another aspect of their work is ensuring the specific needs of young carers are met.

Sharon Ferguson

Aromatherapist

On a twice weeky basis an Aromatherapy service is offered to carers, to help alleviate tension & stress.

Lillian Goldsbrough

Carer Relief Worker

Works alongside the person cared for; Carer Relief Workers provide stimulative support either at home or in and around North Tyneside, accessing community facilities. The support session usually last 3.5 hours and can be provided throughout the daytime or in the evening up to 10pm, giving the carer an opportunity for a break.

Sandie Gray

Administrator

Responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Centre, the administration staff are the first point of contact for carers, both existing and new.

Helen Hannard

Mental Health Development Worker

Carer Support Workers provide emotional and practical support to carers in North Tyneside, liaising with professionals to secure appropriate services, making grant applications and providing advocacy. They also identify and work with groups of carers who are under supported and develop support opportunities within North Tyneside. Another aspect of their work is ensuring the specific needs of young carers are met.

Donna Henderson

Personal & Financial Assistant

Deals with finances for centre. Ensures all financial obligations are followed through on a day to day basis.

Lynn Lannen

Sharing the Caring Worker

Lynn works alongside the person cared for; Carer Relief Workers provide stimulative support either at home or in and around North Tyneside, accessing community facilities. The support session usually last 3.5 hours and can be provided throughout the daytime or in the evening up to 10pm, giving the carer an opportunity for a break.

Paul McIvor

Sharing the Caring Worker

Works alongside the person cared for; Carer Relief Workers provide stimulative support either at home or in and around North Tyneside, accessing community facilities. The support session usually last 3.5 hours and can be provided throughout the daytime or in the evening up to 10pm, giving the carer an opportunity for a break.

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