South Tees Carers Support
Carers Together
Adult Carers Information Support Service: Carers Together offer a wide range of services, information, advice and support for carers across the South Tees area. Find out more.
Telephone: 01642 488977
Email: info@carerstogether-rc.org.uk
Opening hours: The office will be closed from 1pm on 24th Dec and we re-open again on Thursday 2nd Jan at 9am.
Activity: Carers Together are hosting a New Year walk, an opportunity to start the year with some gentle exercise (approx 3miles) with good company. Date & Time: 3 January, 1:30-3pm Location: Stray Cafe, Coast Road, Redcar, TS10 3RA. To access this session register with Carers Together today.
Teesside Mind Carers Service
Teesside Mind provide an emotional wellbeing support service for carers across the South Tees. Find out more.
Telephone: 01642 257020 Email: carers@teessidemind.org.uk
Opening hours: The phone line will be manned during normal office hours except for bank holidays and from 2pm 24 December. Please be aware that during the week between Christmas and New Year there will be a reduced service so response times may be slower.
The Junction Foundation
Young Carers Information and Support Service offers a range of support to Young Carers, Families and Young Adult Carers across South Tees. Find out more.
Telephone: 01642 756000
Email: info@thejunctionfoundation.com
Opening hours: We are open everyday 9-5pm with the exception of weekends, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
- Is an online community of unpaid carers supporting each other through interactive services.
- Can direct carers to local support however the service is designed to target carers who do not have the time or wish to engage with services and support in person or over the phone.
No matter our traditions, we hope to see you all on Zoom on Christmas Day 🎄 for a Cuppa. Bring your favourite festive treats (and outfits!), share a cracker joke or two, and connect with other carers across the UK. We look forward to seeing you 🤗
Hosted by Suzanne at Mobilise.
You can RSVP by downloading the Mobilise App onto your smartphone or tablet.
Adult Social Care Services
Middlesbrough Adult Social Care- 01642 065070
Redcar and Cleveland Adult Social Care- 01642 771500
Support with Emotional Wellbeing
Samaritans- You can call The Samaritans at any time on 116 123 – calls are free 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
Calm- The professional helpline team are here to chat if you're struggling with suicidal thoughts, have lost someone to suicide, or are worried about someone who may be suicidal. Call- 0800 58 58 58. More here.
Marie Curie’s free support line is open, with extended hours, over the festive period, including on Christmas, Boxing and New Years days. The number is 0800 090 2309, and it’s for anyone dealing with grief, bereavement, or caring for someone who is terminally ill, or if you are terminally ill yourself.
Mind- Mind's support line provides a voice at the end of the phone when there's nowhere else to turn. Free helpline 0300 123 3393 -note the helpline is not open Wednesday 25 December (Christmas day), Thursday 26 December (Boxing day), Wednesday 1 January (New year's day).
Nacoa- Providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent’s drinking. More here
Papyrus- Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141 or text 88247.
Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. To start a conversation, text the word 'Shout' to 85258. Trained Shout Volunteers are here to listen at any time of day or night and messages won't appear on your phone bill.
The Mix- Provides essential support for under 25s, including help in a crisis. More here.
General Health
Order your prescriptions early to avoid delays in getting your medicines over the bank holiday.
You can order repeat prescriptions through the NHS App or at your local general practice.
You can also check the opening times of your local pharmacy here as times may vary from usual due to the bank holidays.
If you’re not sure which service you need, or need urgent advice in the evening, weekends, see www.111.nhs.uk or call 111. In a medical emergency always call 999 or go to the Emergency Department.
Other Services
Food Banks- The Trussell Trust has information on Food Bank support over Christmas – more here.
Kids Eat for Free (or £1)- Money Saving Central guide to restaurants, cafes and pubs that are offering ‘Kids Eat Free (or £1)’ during the Christmas holidays – more here.
