Durham County Carers Support

Durham County Carers Support is a registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee. We are a voluntary organisation that provides free high quality services and support to unpaid Carers over the age of 18 who support someone living in the County Durham and Darlington areas.

We pride ourselves on helping those who help others by offering a range of services from: Carer support; training for Carers; helping to give Carers some extra time to look after their own wellbeing; and to take a break.

Here at Durham County Carers Support we value all of our volunteers no matter how much time they can spare, it can make a big difference to the service we provide. We are your local charity here for local Carers.

Durham County Carers Support
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KIT Team Volunteer

Ferryhill   Weardale   Bishop Auckland   Spennymoor   Sedgefield   Peterlee   Seaham   Consett   Crook/Willington   Chester le Street   Teesdale   Newton Aycliffe   Stanley   Volunteering from Home   Durham City  
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Parent Carer Team Volunteer

Ferryhill   Weardale   Bishop Auckland   Spennymoor   Sedgefield   Peterlee   Seaham   Consett   Crook/Willington   Chester le Street   Teesdale   Newton Aycliffe   Stanley   Volunteering from Home   Durham City  
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Welfare Benefit Support Volunteer

Ferryhill   Weardale   Bishop Auckland   Shildon   Spennymoor   Sedgefield   Peterlee   Lanchester   Seaham   Consett   Langley Park   Crook/Willington   Chester le Street   Meadowfield   Teesdale   Newton Aycliffe   Stanley   Durham City  
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