Support scheme reaches out to unpaid carers

A new initiative is aiming to provide help for carers in South Tyneside. Dan Sheridan speaks to one man in full-time employment who has been looking after his nearest and dearest since the age of five

Connected Caring scheme hoping to reach 14,000 unidentified carers
Some people may not realise they are eligible
Council wants to spread support to those that need it most

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