23/06/2025 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Tesco Community Room
We run support groups for anyone affected by someone else’s substance misuse and / or gambling. Our Carer Support Workers and volunteers with lived experience can talk to you about your caring role and offer tips and coping strategies, as well as signpost you to other support services.
When: Monday 23 June, 1.30 – 3.30 pm
Where: Tesco Extra, Community Room, Askham Bar, Tadcaster Road, York Y)24 1LW
To book email York Carers Centre at events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
If you haven’t attended a group before, please email York Carers Centre at events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490 to book your place. You will be offered a telephone appointment with group facilitator Sam Sollitt before attending.
“I thought I was the only one in my situation until I went to a meeting and realised there were others like me. It helped knowing I wasn’t on my own.”
Read this useful article ‘What to expect from a Substance Misuse and Gambling Carer Support Group’ for further information.
24/06/2025 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm | 30 Clarence Street
This is a friendly and relaxed group for anyone who supports someone with a mental health condition.
It’s a time to focus on your own wellbeing, connect with others who share similar experiences, and take part in gentle activities.
Please note: the group now meets on the last Tuesday of each month (previously the last Wednesday.)
When: Tuesday 24 June, 6.15 – 8.15 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book please email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
If it’s your first time, please let us know, and we’ll arrange a phone conversation beforehand.
25/06/2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Oaken Grove Community Centre
We run two monthly support groups for unpaid carers in York, providing a space to connect, share experiences, and receive peer support from others who understand your situation.
Our Carer Support Workers and volunteers facilitate these groups and are on hand to discuss any concerns, challenges and successes related to your caring role.
We welcome any carers to the groups; if you are not registered with us, you can register during the group.
When: Wednesday 25 June, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, YO32 3QW
There’s no need to book. Just drop in.
“It’s important for me to come to this group as it’s the only time I spend away from my caring role. It’s good to talk to other carers.”
25/06/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Spark York
Young Adult Carer Socials
Have a break from your caring role, meet other young people who live in similar circumstances, get involved, eat food and relax!
These events are for Young Adult Carers aged 18 – 25 however young carers aged 16+ are also welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Social is usually held at SPARK on the last Wednesday of the month. We have food available from the Spark Street Food Vendors from 5 – 6.30 pm and then an organised activity with guests from 6.30 – 8 pm.
You can find us on the tables at the back of the venue from 5 pm!
Arrive when you like and stay for as long as you like! Any questions please get in touch.
When: Wednesday 25 June, 5 – 8 pm
Where: Spark, 17 – 21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
Follow @YACsYork on Instagram to see what they get up to or send a DM to find out more. Alternatively, please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
01/07/2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
We run youth clubs just for young carers (aged 5 – 16 years old). We have separate groups – primary and secondary – so that young carers of the same age can be
together.
When: Tuesday 1 July , 5 – 6.30 pm
The youth clubs give young carers a break and a chance to spend time with other young people who live in similar circumstances.
We enjoy arts and crafts, baking, drama, sports, music and Xbox!
We’ve got lots of fun activities planned for the summer. These include a trip to Dalby Forest, cooking sessions, a visit to Oxygen, and another Forest School session.
To find out more about the Young Carers service please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
09/07/2025 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm | Friends Meeting House
This group is for anyone supporting someone with a mental health condition, offering a break from caring responsibilities and a chance to connect with other carers.
Some sessions feature guest speakers, while others focus on providing mutual support and sharing coping strategies.
New members are always welcome.
This group is run in partnership with Rethink Mental Illness York Group.
When: Wednesday 9 July, 7 – 8.45 pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
If this is your first time attending the group, please email lindsey.foster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
You will be offered a telephone conversation before attending. Please also email Lindsey to be added to the mental health carers mailing list.
15/07/2025 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
We run two social groups a month for unpaid carers – a welcoming safe space to connect, share, and find support from people that understand.
Our Carer Support Workers and volunteers facilitate these groups and are on hand to discuss any concerns, challenges and successes related to your caring role.
We welcome any carers to the groups; if you are not registered with us, you can register on the day.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own. There is no need to book.
When: Tuesday 15 July, 1.15 – 2.45 pm
Where: The Willow Room, The Gateway Centre, Front Street, York YO24 3BZ
“I feel really listened to. I didn’t know where to turn as things have gotten quite challenging in recent months. I’m so glad I came.”
15/07/2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
We run youth clubs just for young carers (aged 5 – 16 years old). We have separate groups – primary and secondary – so that young carers of the same age can be
together.
When: Tuesdays 15 July, 5 – 6.30 pm
The youth clubs give young carers a break and a chance to spend time with other young people who live in similar circumstances.
We enjoy arts and crafts, baking, drama, sports, music and Xbox!
To find out more about the Young Carers service please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
21/07/2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Tesco Extra
We run support groups for anyone affected by someone else’s substance misuse and / or gambling.
Our staff and volunteers with lived experience can talk to you about your caring role and offer tips and coping strategies, as well as signpost you to other support services.
In-person
When: Monday 21 July, 12 – 2 pm
Where: Tesco Extra, Community Room, Askham Bar, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1LW
“This is the only place where I can come and talk about my son, I don’t tell my friends or family.”
“I keep coming to the group because even though things are good at the moment, you never know what’s round the corner, how quickly everything can change.”
To book email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
If you haven’t attended a group before, please email (as above) to book your place as you will be offered a telephone appointment with group facilitator Sam Sollitt beforehand.
22/07/2025 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | York Theatre Royal
Our creative workshops are continuing, and we’d love for you to join us. We will be using creative writing, art, music and performance to explore feelings of grief and loss.
Matt from Next Door but One theatre group will be facilitating the workshops, and we welcome all loss experiences; from bereavements to changes in identity, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a job and everything in-between.
You are welcome to come to one or all the workshops. Each workshop will have a different theme, and staff from York Carers Centre will be on hand to support and join in.
Sessions will be ongoing until December 2025.
“I felt really fragile today. Like a watering can with lots of holes in it, you need to find ways of filling it up again. And doing this with everyone has done that for me.”
When: Tuesday 22 July, 10.30 – 12.30 pm
Where: York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD
To book please email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
***Please note: These sessions are for carers only.***
