Celebrating our Personal Assistants


People who need help with their care can employ a personal assistant to support them to live as independently as possible.


During the Coronavirus pandemic Personal Assistants (PAs) have been a vital support for some of our most vulnerable residents. These essential key workers continued providing reliable care and consistent support. For some they were the only person they had to support them and an essential lifeline to the outside world.


Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council promotes the role of Personal Care Assistants and works closely with Individual Employers (people who may need a PA).


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Conyers School and Sixth Form and North Shore Academy have both been awarded the Bronze Young Carers Award in recognition of their work to ensure that no student misses out on education because they are a young carer.


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helps primary and secondary schools improve and support for young carers and celebrates good practice. It has been developed in consultation with schools, young carers services and young people to ensure that the award criteria are comprehensive and accurate.


Young Carers in Stockton-on-Tees can also receive support from Eastern Ravens Trust.


If you would like to find out more contact Tracey Hamilton at the Eastern Ravens Trust on 01642 678454 or email traceyhamilton@easternravenstrust.org or visit www.easternravenstrust.org


Time to join


Tees Credit Union The Coronavirus pandemic has brought new challenges for everyone, including financial worries for many.


Tees Credit Union, part of Moneywise, offers an alternative and ethical solution if you find yourself short of money. The local organisation provides a range of loans and bank accounts with reasonable interest rates, which allow you to select an option that best suits your situation.


The credit union also works alongside the England Illegal Money Lending Team to raise awareness of the threats of loan sharks in our communities and highlight safe ways to save and borrow money.


Find out more by visiting www.teescreditunion.co.uk


Tees Credit Union Part of Moneywise


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Jak Savage was recently nominated for a Skills for Care Accolade Award in the ’Best individual who employs their own care and support staff’ category.


Jak was shortlisted as a finalist and highly commended: “I may feel broken and need support and care at home but I


make sure that I invest in training development and do everything I can as an employer to provide a welcoming workspace.


“I hope I can inspire other people who employ their own care staff to aim high, manage the way I do and further themselves by becoming good employers.


“Being an Individual Employer who employs their own care staff means I get better control over my care and how my needs are met. Receiving good support from the Council and recognition from Skills for Care has given me the confidence to go and share my experience with other people.”


To learn more about Personal Care Assistants visit www. stockton.gov.uk/pa


Jak at the awards with Anton Du Beke


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