Carers

The new Mobilise app.

Sunderland carers benefit from new digital support app

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Thousands of households to receive £500 summer holidays payment

Giant pill box reminder for meals

Giant pill box reminder for meals

The money will people most in need

Families to get £200 via Household Support Fund - but funds are low

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Kids Club cinema - your guide to Kids Clubs and discounts this summer

Staff at the excellent North East Dementia Care in Pennywell.

Sunderland dementia charity bringing respite and care

School classroom.

Watch: How to appeal if you don’t get your first choice primary school

Ambulance explodes and bursts into flames in Barton-under-Needwood, Staffordshire.

Watch: Ambulance explodes into a fireball after dropping off patient

David Johnston MP OBE, Minister for Children, visits Sunderland Mockingbird foster care constellation at Herrington Burn.

Mockingbird programme helps vulnerable children to find a foster home

Lesley and Anth Rose with two of their biological grandchildren

Support to become a Sunderland foster carer

Wigton Moor Primary School in Alwoodley, Leeds, which warned staff with an email, seen by the YEP.

Threatening e-mail forces schools into lockdown

Top things carers wish they'd known

The top 14 things unpaid carers wish they'd known at the start

Allergy sufferers told to ‘immediately’ contact their GP after adrenalin pens recalled

Allergy sufferers hit with warning as epi pens recalled by government

Sunderland’s first family hub opens

Dreamboys fulfil 92-year-old woman’s dream of seeing male striptease

92-year-old woman fulfils life-long dream of seeing male striptease

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Key workers and carers offered 25% rail travel discount

NHS staff, teachers and carers among those offered cheaper travel on 2,500 daily services

Matt Allan

Network has partnered with train operator Northern, to offer keyworker discounts on Advance Purchase tickets

New 25% Northern discount announced for key workers

They are the kind of vivid blue sapphires whose lustre has been lusted over for centuries. Yet these wondrous stones have lain unseen for years – and may even have ended up in the bin.

Jewellery hoard worth thousands found wrapped in carrier bags

NHS staff and care workers given free access to live events as Concerts for Care...

The vaccine rollout will proceed down the age bands of adults (Photo: Getty Images)

Frontline workers and BAME groups won’t be next in line for Covid vaccine - prio...

Nightclubs, gigs, cinemas and theatres are expected to have to wait until September before they can reopen (Photo: Getty Images)

Nightclubs and theatres expected to stay closed until 90% of UK have had Covid j...

The next five priority groups should be invited for their first vaccine dose by the end of April (Photo: Getty Images)

This is who will get Covid vaccine next as rollout moves into new phase

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust medical director Shaz Wahid has urged people not to visit hospitals or other health sites to Clap for Heroes.

Why public should NOT go to hospitals to Clap for Heroes

Marathon Max Terris on another of his daily walks in aid of young Sunderland carers.

Man walks 500 miles and more for young city carers

As we reach 100 days in lockdown we take a look back over some of its defining images.

12 pictures which sum up 100 days of lockdown in Sunderland

Carers Week is an annual event which takes place each year, celebrating the fantastic work of carers in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when national Carers Week 2020 takes place - and special discounts for ca...

Kate Garraway talked about her husband's condition on Good Morning Britain via a video call from her back garden in North London (Credit: ITV Good Morning Britain)

TV presenter Kate Garraway has revealed that her husband may never fully recover... Stephanie Rendall

People in England who were shielding can now leave their homes as lockdown eases...

What Echo readers said as 'final Clap for Carers tribute took place

Minnie and Mickey Mouse, alias South Tyneside brother and sister Faye and Jack Watson.

Why Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse have joined Clap for our Carers

Our photos from the Clap For Our Carers at Sunderland Royal Hospital on May 14

15 photos from the Clap for our Carers at Sunderland Royal Hospital

Clap for carers.

13 clap for carer photos from Sunderland Royal Hospital

Durham County Council staff preparing food boxes to be delivered to vulnerable residents across the county.

Ad Feature Coronavirus: Supporting County Durham’s communities

To thank the NHS workers who are working tirelessly throughout the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Thursday 26 March will see a #ClapForOurCarers event dedicated to them (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how to take part in tonight's national applause to thank key workers

Lauren Fox sent in this photo of her daughter Layla, aged 3, clapping for carers.

How the North East reacted on sixth week of Clap for Carers

Our round-up of photos from Sunderland Royal Hospital's weekly round of applause for the NHS

15 photos from the Clap for our Carers at Sunderland Royal Hospital

Elaine's performances have been praised by members of the community.

Sunderland singer raises more than £200 for NHS with garden performances during ...

Joe McElderry has thanked the NHS and key workers on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.

Joe McElderry thanks NHS for their 'incredible' work as he reveals childhood dre...

Captain Tom Moore raised a huge £12.5 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden (Photo: PA)

Here’s what you need to know about NHS Charities Together as Captain Tom raises ...

Steph Lawton sent in this photo during Thursday's 8pm clap.

Clap for Carers: How the North East supported the NHS, carers and key workers wi...

The Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham has issued a prayer to carers, emergency service workers and all those who support the vulnerable ahead of the Easter weekend.

Clap for Carers backed by Bishop of Durham as he speaks of his family's part in ...

Sunderland residents clap for NHS, carers and key workers.

Clap for Carers: Sunderland once again shows its support for NHS, carers and key...

You showed your support with a round of applause.

Clap for Carers: How Sunderland showed its support for key workers with a huge r...

This is how you can help your elderly relatives and friends during the coronavir...

The changes have seen state pensions rise, but many are faced with having their benefits frozen for the fourth year in a row (Photo: Shutterstock)

Benefit and state pension rates changed yesterday - here's what you need to know

Graham Burt, who is retiring from his role as Chief Executive Officer at Sunderland Carers' Centre.

Boss of Sunderland charity set to retire

Amanda Brown.

Campaign to raise awareness of Sunderland carers

Benefits Expert: Why some couples cannot claim Universal Credit

Martin Lewis: Are you missing out on childcare credits?

Find out what you're entitled to.

MARTIN LEWIS: Can you claim credit for childcare?

One of the sessions organised by Sunderland Carers' Centre on behalf of All Together Better.

WEARSIDE MATTERS: Organisations get together to help people help themselves

The team of Carer Locality Leads, Helen McAdam, Debbie Ainscow, Nicola Winter, Mary Kay Duffie and Andrea Lanaghan.

WEARSIDE MATTERS: New programme cares for carers

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust chief executive John Lawlor.

Help is on hand for carers in Sunderland and South Tyneside

Female care staff have launched a High Court bid for equal pay.

Female care staff launch High Court bid for equal pay

Grangetown and Ashbrooke - Down Your Way