Our carers were joined by Caring Changes staff on the Pier to Pier Recovery Walk. The walk started at the Cafe Bungalow next to Roker Pier and finished at the Herd Groyne Lighthouse at South Shields. Sarah, a carer said […]
Back in time for Tea …..At the Donnison School & Heritage Centre
What a treat! A big thank you to the staff and volunteers who made our 18th Century experience a delightful afternoon. We were served a selection of sandwiches, homemade scones with clotted cream and pots of tea in the school […]
OAKTREES 2ND BIRTHDAY
We were delighted to be invited to Oaktrees Sunderland, to celebrate the structured day programme opening 2 years ago. It was a fabulous day that really gave us a taste of what a non-residential rehab has to offer. Oaktrees aims […]
“The Power of Smell”
Organic scents and oils filled the air when we invited Aromatherapist, Lou Rea from Neal’s Yard Remedies to introduce some wonderful lotions and potions. And to quote Lou, who nicked a line from Vic & Bob, ‘ you have to […]
ANOTHER WELL DESERVED DAY OF FUN IN THE SUN
What better way to spend their Ships Ahoy! earnings on a day of well deserved day of respite in the beautiful Alnwick Garden. Followed by a spot of lunch in one of the most […]
Ships Ahoy!
What an amazing time we all had at Ships Ahoy! A family fun day to celebrate the tall ships docking in Sunderland 2018. The sun certainly shone for us! Caring Changes received a massive THANK YOU for our contribution to […]
What we did for Carers Week 2018
A group of carers from Caring Changes joined Sunderland Care and Support 5th Annual Celebration Walk 2018 helping to raise money for Sunderland Food Bank and Washington Mind. We stretched our legs, met the Mayor of Sunderland and had a […]
News about the Team
We are excited to announce that Gail Blackwood has joined Caring Changes, as Carer Practitioner. Gail: “I have been totally inspired by the carers and their shared stories which were highlighted by the Caring Changes documentary first shown at the […]
Our launch event was a big success
A launch event for DISC’s Caring Changes Sunderland service attracted around 50 service users, staff and other stakeholders to Washington Community Fire Station. The event showcased a short film made to raise awareness of the difficulties carers face when coping […]
Our weekly timetable
Mondays The Coach House Café, Barnes Park – upstairs meeting room. 10.00am – 1.00pm, One to ones – by appointment. Outreach 2.00pm – 6.00pm, One to ones – by appointment at a venue convenient to you (including home visits, […]