South Tyneside is set to celebrate and support carers with a week packed full of events
A week-long programme of events is being held to celebrate carers week in South Tyneside.
Connected Caring South Tyneside is hosting a week packed full of events as it celebrates Carers Week 2026.
Running from Monday, June 8, until Sunday, June 14, Carers Week looks to recognise, celebrate, and support the incredible contribution carers make every day.
Led by Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS), Connected Caring South Tyneside is inviting members of the public to a range of events held throughout the week.
Here is the full itinerary:
Monday, June 8 - Information event
Hosted at the Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre, on Prince Edward Road, in South Shields, Connected Caring South Tyneside is offering a session to offer advice, guidance and support for carers.
The event will run from 10am until 12pm.
Thursday, June 11 - Day trip to Durham
Costing £10 per person, the day will see those taking part enjoy a relaxing day out in Durham.
There will be time to explore the city, browse the shops, enjoy lunch, take a scenic riverside walk or enjoy a boat trip.
Departure will be from Age Concern, on Beach Road, in South Shields, at 10am, with the return from Durham at 4pm.
Friday, June 12 - Carers celebration event
Taking place at Hedworth Hall, on Dean Road, in South Shields, the event will recognise carers for their work.
Running from 12pm until 4pm, there will be a buffet, music and entertainment.
Sunday, June 14 - Carers March
Connected Caring South Tyneside is rounding off Carers Week with a Jarrow Crusade-inspired event.
Meeting at 10am at Morrisons, in Jarrow, the group will walk through the town centre and along Low Road, finishing at St Andrew’s Church.
The Buddhist monks to be providing refreshments at the end of the march and there Age Concern minibus will be on hand for those who may find the walk difficult.
Additional drop-in sessions
There will be extra drop-in sessions held at Age Concern Tyneside South, on Beach Road, in South Shields, to offer more information, advice or support.
These will take place from 5pm until 7pm on Monday, June 8, or from 10am until 12pm on Saturday, June 13.
How to get involved
To get involved with the events, call 0191 406 1531 or 0800 304 7724.
Alternatively, you can email: [email protected].
More information can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/connectedcaringsouthtyneside.