21/11/2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Friends Meeting House
Carers Rights Day is a national event to raise awareness of the rights and entitlements of carers, ensuring they receive the support they need and deserve.
To mark this important day, we are inviting carers to join us for tea and cake at our Carers Information and Advice drop-in.
This is a chance to connect with our staff and legal, financial, and social care professionals who will be available to offer guidance and answer any questions about your rights and entitlements.
Topics we’ll cover include:
- Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills, and Trusts
- Independent Financial Advice
- Welfare Benefits
- Paying for Care
- Social Care
- Carers’ Assessments of Need
- Balancing Work and Caring Responsibilities
- Support and Information for Parent Carers
- Resources and Advice for Young Adult Carers
We look forward to supporting you and helping you navigate your role as a carer.
When: Thursday 21 November, 10 – 2 pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
No need to book – just come and along and speak to us.
26/11/2024 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm | 30 Clarence Street
These groups are for friends and family supporting someone with mental ill health.
The groups provide a break from caring responsibilities and an opportunity to meet other local carers.
Wellbeing Group for Mental Health Carers
This group is a welcoming and relaxed group for people who support someone with a mental health condition, including caring for: someone in crisis; or someone admitted to, or discharged from Foss Park Hospital.
This group is a time to focus on your wellbeing, chat to others with similar experiences and join in gentle activities.
There are different wellbeing activities each month, with materials and refreshments provided.
When: Tuesday 26 November, 6.15 – 8 pm
What: Nordic Stars with Heather Dawe
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book please email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
For information about upcoming groups and to be added to the mailing list, please contact lindseyfoster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
27/11/2024 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 27 November 2024, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, YO32 3QW
There’s no need to book. Just drop in.
27/11/2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Spark York
Join us for peer support and social activities designed for Young Adult Carers, held at Spark on the last Wednesday of the month. These gatherings are open to carers aged 18 – 25, though we welcome and encourage carers aged 16+ to join in.
Take a well-deserved break from your caring role, connect with other young people who share similar experiences, enjoy good food, and unwind in a relaxed atmosphere.
Food is available from Spark’s Street Food Vendors between 5 – 6:30 pm, followed by an activity from 6:30 to 8 pm.
We’ll be at the tables in the back starting at 5 pm, and then move into the ‘Co-Working Space’ at 6:30 pm for the main event.
Feel free to drop by anytime and stay as long as you like. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Follow YACs on Instagram to find out more @yacsyork
When: Wednesday 27 November, 5 – 8 pm
Where: Spark: York CIC, 17 – 21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
02/12/2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 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 2 December, 2 – 4 pm
Where: Tesco Community Room, First Floor, Tesco, Askham Bar, York YO24 1LW
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
If you haven’t attended a group before please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk to book your place. You will be offered a telephone appointment with facilitator Sam Sollitt before attending.
03/12/2024 12:00 am - 4:00 pm | Tesco, Clifton Moor
Volunteers are essential to our charity work supporting unpaid carers – we couldn’t do what we do without them.
We’re so grateful for the time they give, which helps us to be the best we can be.
We’re looking for volunteers to support our Telephone Listening Service (TLS), assist with raising awareness and fundraising, lend a hand at groups or with admin tasks.
Your help can make a real difference!
We will be at the following venue if you want to find out more about volunteering with us.
When: Tuesday 3 December, 12 – 4 pm
Where: Tesco, Clifton Moor, Stirling Road, York YO30 4XZ
03/12/2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Fulford Social Hall
Our much-loved festive wreath-making event is returning in December. Join us to create a wreath for your door while enjoying a warm drink, a mince pie, and friendly conversation with our staff and other carers.
Early booking is advisable.
When: Tuesday 3 December, 1 – 3 pm
Where: Fulford Social Hall, School Lane, Fulford, York YO10 4LS
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
03/12/2024 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Youth Club
Our youth clubs are just for young carers (aged 5 – 16 years). We have separate groups – primary and secondary – so that young carers of the same age can be together.
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!
When: Tuesday 3 December, 5 – 6.30 pm
Please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk to find out more.
04/12/2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | St Andrews Church Hall
Our much-loved festive wreath-making event is returning in December. Join us to create a wreath for your door while enjoying a warm drink, a mince pie, and friendly conversation with our staff and other carers.
Early booking is advisable.
When: Wednesday 4 December, 1 – 3 pm
Where: St Andrews Church Hall, Church Lane, Bishopthorpe, York YO23 2QG
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
10/12/2024 11:00 am - 5:00 pm | Morrisons
Join us for a Festive Fundraiser at Morrison’s, Foss Islands!
Get into the holiday spirit with us on Tuesday 10 December, 11 – 5 pm and help make a difference to the lives of unpaid carers in York!
Want to spread some festive cheer? We’re looking for volunteers to give an hour or so of their time.
If you can help, please email Sam Sollitt, Training and Volunteer Officer on volunteering@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk – your support would mean a lot to us.
