Young Carers in North Tynesideare entitled to the use of a Young Carers’ Ease Card. This card allows you access to junior activities at any of the North Tyneside Sport and Leisure Centres for free up until the day before your 25th birthday. There are a wide range of activities including swimming, soft play and trampolining to choose from. 

As part of the ‘Young Carer’ Scheme, you are entitled to take a buddy to attend any activity at any of the following centres:

Waves. The Links Whitley Bay NE26 1TQ
The Parks Sports Centre.  Howdon Road North Shields NE29 6TL
Tynemouth Pool. Beach Road North Shields NE29 9PX
Hadrian Leisure Centre. St Peters Road Wallsend NE28 7LQ
The Lakeside Centre. Southgate Killingworth NE12 6SA

To apply for a Young Carers’ Ease Card: