• Age Concern (Sunderland)
• Bishopwearmouth Choral Society
• Care and Share Associates Limited
• Community Help and Neighbourly Care for Everyone (CHANCE)
• Education and Services For People With Autism
• Etec
• FUSHIA
• Gentoo Group

Sunderland Carers' Centre

The Princess Royal Trust Sunderland Carers’ Centre offers a confidential information, advice and support service to carers throughout the City of Sunderland (including Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole, Easington Lane and Washington).

A carer is someone who looks after a family member, partner, friend or neighbour who due to illness, disability, frailty or addiction is unable to manage alone.

Sunderland Carers’ Centre is an independent voluntary organisation, registered as a charity, and is a member of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers Network.

Sunderland Carers' Centre can provide:

* Information and advice
* Support and a listening ear
* Support at meetings with health, social services and other agencies
* Support groups where carers can meet others in a similar situation
* Courses on a range of carer-related subjects
* Social activities to provide a break for carers
* Free newsletter every two months
* Opportunities to influence service development
* Support and activities for young carers