A HELP group hopes to throw a lifeline to those who care for people with disabilities.

The Wear Valley Carers are to visit surgeries in the district to provide all those who are caring for disabled children or adults with information and support.

They will meet regularly at Bishopgate Medical Centre, Bishop Auckland, on the first Friday of every month; at Braeside Medical Centre, Bishop Auckland on the last Monday of every month; at Eldon Lane surgery on the third Thursday of every month; and at the Stanhope Medical Centre on the last Friday of every month, between 9.30am and 11.30am.

The group will also be at St Helens Auckland surgery on March 14, 2pm to 4pm, Toft Hill Surgery, on March 20, from 2pm to 4pm, Cockton Hill Surgery on March 23, from 2pm to 4pm and North House Surgery, Crook, on March 15, at 9am to 11am.

For details contact Loretta Watt on (01388) 451400