Connected Caring

04/06/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 & 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 – 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 ✨
As part of Learning Disability Week, we’re bringing together a range of local services at our annual Information, Advice and Support in South Tyneside drop‑in event.

We’re delighted to be joined by Connected Caring who will be attending on the day to meet with families and professionals. They’ll be available to talk through the support they offer and answer any questions about how families in South Tyneside can access their services.

✅ No need to book
✅ Free to attend
✅ Drop in at any time

We look forward to welcoming you!

04/06/2026

Whether you are a carer yourself or want to show your support, this is a chance to come together, feel valued, and enjoy some well deserved time in great company.
We still have a few spaces available on two special events:
Durham Trip
Thursday 11 June
Take a break, enjoy a change of scenery, and spend time with others who understand the caring journey.
Celebration Event
Friday 12 June
A chance to relax, connect, and celebrate the incredible contribution carers make every single day.
Everyone is welcome and support is always available to make sure you can take part comfortably.
If you would like to join us, we would love to hear from you. Call 0191 406 1531 to book your place.
Please share this with someone who might benefit. A small gesture could make a big difference.
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04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Please take a moment to read about the Carers March happening on Sunday 14 June. It is inspiring to see this important cause gaining attention and shining a light on the real challenges carers face every day.

This is more than a walk. It is a chance to stand together, show support, and be part of something meaningful in our community. Every step taken help raise awareness and show just how vital carers are.

We would love to see you there. Bring a friend, share this post, and help us spread the word.

March Details
📅 Sunday 14th June
🕙 10:00am
📍 Meet at Morrison's, Jarrow, beside the Jarrow Crusaders statue

Route
We will walk through Jarrow town centre, along the Low Road, and finish at St Andrew's Church, Hebburn, where refreshments will be available.

If you find the route difficult, the ACTS minibus will be available to assist along.
Join us. Show your support. Make your steps count.
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Jarrow Crusade provides backdrop for annual South Tyneside carers' march

02/06/2026

Thank you Shields Gazette for helping to promote events, shining a spotlight on carers and ensuring more people know about the information, support and opportunities available 😊

South Tyneside is set to celebrate and support carers with a week packed full of events

31/05/2026

📣 Connected Caring Carers Week March is just two weeks away!

A huge thank you to everyone who has already agreed to join us—we can't wait to see you there. 💙

We're looking forward to bringing carers together for a week of connection, support, and celebration, recognising the incredible difference carers make every day.

There’s still time to get involved and be part of the events.

🙌 Who else is joining us? Let us know in the comments below!

To mark the end of Carers Week this year, we are holding an Awareness March to highlight the challenges faced by carers and to promote the support we offer.

We will meet at Morrisons in Jarrow before walking through the shopping centre and along the Low Road to St Andrew’s Church in Hebburn. The Buddhist monks have kindly offered the use of the church for refreshments afterwards. It’s a beautiful and peaceful place, and many people will be surprised at just how lovely it is.

We already have a number of organisations and carers joining us, but to make this a truly impactful event, we would love even more people to come along and show their support.

If you would like to attend, please let us know so we can plan accordingly. We hope to see you there!

29/05/2026

Hospital discharge is one of the key priorities in Healthwatch South Tyneside’s 2026-27 Operational Plan after engagement with local people highlighted public concerns. They include the lack of care plans put in place when needed and a lack of communication with family members. We have launched an...

28/05/2026

📣CALLING ALL SEND FAMILIES📣

Would you like to come to a SEND Family Fun Day and meet some organisations and businesses that can help make your life a little bit easier ?

📅 SATURDAY 30th MAY
⏰ 1PM till 4PM
📍 HARTON WESTOE WELFARE CLUB
💰 FREE

We have an amazing group of organisations coming along ,

✨South Tyneside SENDIASS
✨Choice Wellbeing Service CIC
✨South Tyneside Parent Carer Forum
✨thekayakscommunity
✨The Neurothentic Network CIC
✨Conductive Education With Rachel

Plus we have fun showcases to join in with from

✨Kalma Life South Tyneside
✨Durham Cricket Club
✨SMILE Through Sport

And a bouncy castle and face painter 🧑‍🎨

The event will be an Inside /Outside event so hopefully the weather is nice ☀️

Can’t wait to see you all :)

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28/05/2026

Connected Caring currently have a job vacancy for a Carer Support and Community Engagement Worker.

Closing date: 12 noon on 15th June 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 22nd June - tbc

Application pack can be requested via [email protected]

Queries or informal conversations, please contact Grahame Cassidy on 07775 683608

Job Title: Carer Support and Community Engagement Worker

Hours: 30 hours delivered flexibly Monday–Sunday 8am-8pm, plus 1 Saturday morning every 8 weeks.

Salary: £24,500 – £26,000 (depending on experience) pro rata of 35hrs

Contract: Permanent subject to funding

Accountable to: Chief Officer

Location: Based in South Tyneside. The nature of this role requires the post holder to have the means to travel for work purposes.

This role is open to job share

28/05/2026

Please see details of Carers Week online events with Mobilise Care A great resource for people who cannot attend "in person," prefer online support or are limited with work commitments.

Join us for free, friendly Carers Week 2026 events, all online, with evening and weekend options. Light-touch and made to fit around your Carers Week comms.