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The event will take place at Blyth Sports Centre.

Event in Blyth on Carers Rights Day

The fundraising workers at Cramlington House.

Care home staff hit the road to buy life saving defibrillator

David Smith MP has shown his support for the Babies Bill.

MP pledges support for Babies Bill

The first two years of a child’s life play a major role in shaping lifelong development and wellbeing. Photo posed by models

Childline: Bill needs to pass to support families during a child’s critical earl...

Nearly two in 10 older people avoided going to A&E during winter last year due to these concerns

Six in 10 over 65s worry about catching flu from A&E trips

Hussain Manawer wrote a poem capturing the realities of caring for ourselves and others as part of AXA Health's Cover that Cares campaign.

More than a third of the sandwich generation feel overlooked

Ad Feature True stories: a day in the life of Northumberland foster carers

Fathers are ready for change

Ad Feature Half of the world’s fathers feel unsupported, study suggests

A new report outlines the support being given to young carers.

Work being done to support hundreds of young carers

According to Barchester, these gestures reflect patience and practical support carers demonstrate every day.

Ad Feature Barchester launches 12 Ways to Care This Christmas initiative

Ad Feature New video launched as fostering service hits major milestone
This Foster Care Fortnight (12–25 May), the regional fostering hub Foster with North East is also celebrating a major milestone—welcoming its 100th new foster carer.
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The former One to One NHS Medical Centre on Gas House Lane in Morpeth. Picture by Google.

Bid to convert former centre in Morpeth into supported living apartments

Carers belonging to the IWGB Foster Care Workers Union gather outside Northumberland Council’s offices to raise concerns about the future of the local care system. Photo: IWGB.

Protesters disrupt council meeting as foster carers call for fair pay deal

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Watch as cute shelter dogs get spoilt at Christmas dinner party

Dr Jackie Gray (left) with one of the bags emblazoned with the Carents Room

Northumberland-based Carents Room featured on millions of prescription bags

Royal Voluntary Service run vital support groups for those affected by dementia.

Dementia support groups in Northumberland inviting new members

Adoption Matters adopters Rachael and Paul

Local adoption charity joins forces with adoption agencies across North East

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

Geoff and Jo Smith.

Watch: Dad walks again after having part of skull removed after stroke

(Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

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

(Photos: Pexels)

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

Ad Feature Foster carers needed across Northumberland – find out more

Boy, 3, is rescued from railway track by man at Newark Northgate Station.

Watch: Boy, 3, rescued from railway track seconds before train passes

Ad Feature Offering a gold standard of homecare in Northumberland

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
EMED, the private ambulance company, said they were investigating the cause of the explosion.
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Wigton Moor Primary School in Alwoodley, Leeds, which warned staff with an email, seen by the YEP.

Breaking 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

Breaking Allergy sufferers hit with warning as epi pens recalled by government

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

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

Carers Week.

Campaign launched to support for Northumberland carers

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...

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

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

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 ... Claire Schofield

Cath McEvoy-Carr, executive director of adults and children's services at Northumberland County Council.

Praise for foster carers' efforts during pandemic

Laura Stawarz posted this photo of Aria age 3 on our Facebook page during Thursday's 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 ...

You showed your support with a round of applause.

Clap for Carers: Northumberland once again shows its support for NHS and key wor...

You showed your support with a round of applause.

Clap for Carers: How Northumberland showed its support for key workers with a hu...

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

Clair and Nick Lewis with Michael and Holly Stafford, all from Alnwick Round Table.
Picture by Jane Coltman

IN PICTURES: Garden party for carers and volunteers goes with a swing

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

CARERS: Children must not miss out

CARERS: Many ways to join in event

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