Services...    

Drop in services

As a carers time for yourself is never a priority, hence the need for a flexible and friendly service that carers can drop-in to whenever time and energy allows. The carer can share experiences, relax enjoy a cuppa or have a chat; this is a great comfort and support and relives the sense of isolation that many people are effected by.

  • Central Hartlepool (established June 1994)
    spouse, A group for all carers that meets at St Joseph’s court, Victoria road every Friday afternoon between 1:30 till 4:00 p.m
  • Wets view drop in (established 2002)
    held on the first Tuesday of each month in west view centre, Miers Avenue between 12.00 noon and 2.00pm.
  • Carers support group (mental Health) (established July 2001) A group for the carers of people with mental health needs and dual diagnosis (learning disability & mental health). This group meets on the first Tuesday of ach month at 200 York roads between 10.00am and 12.00 noon.
  • Headland Carers coffee morning ( established June 2002) Held on the last Tuesday of each month between 10.00am and 12.30pm in the borough buildings (Borough Hall) for all carers living in the headland area.
  • Young Carers forum/Drop in (established January 2003) Meets every Monday evening between 5.00pm -7.00 pm at café 177 York Road with activities, and awareness raising sessions for young carers aged between 7 and 18.
  • Male carers drop in
    This group meets on the first Friday of each month at 200 York Road Hartlepool between 10.00am-12.00 noon.
 

Carers Clinic

The carers of people with mental health needs can talk to someone About how they feel or get information about the help that is available at:

University Hospital of Hartlepool, Mental Health Unit. For the carers of people who are patients on acute wards 15 & 16 every other Wednesday between 7.00pm-8.00pm.
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Overview

Hartlepool carers was formed in 1994 by a group of local carers who, because of their personal experiences, knew of the limited support that was available to them. As a result of their active campaigning and work with Hartlepool Voluntary development agency, three years joint finance funding was obtained in 1995 to establish on official carers support group.

Great progress has been made over the past years and in April 1999 a move was made to our own premises at 200 York Road. Baroness Masham of Ilton made the celebrations complete by agreeing to take on the role of patron. The increased space enabled us to expand the range of services offered and provide a welcoming environment for carers/ex-carers in Hartlepool. Our express aim is to contact carers in the town and develop services that will improve the carers’ quality of life.