19/03/2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Foss Park Hospital
We offer one-to-one support and advice to unpaid carers in York that support someone with mental ill health; you can talk confidentially and openly with a Carer Peer Support Worker who understands your situation and how your caring role may impact your life.
Many carers report that having someone to talk to about their situation is very helpful and gives them an outlet for their own thoughts and feelings.
We are holding Information Stalls at Foss Park Hospital on the following dates: providing free information and advice to unpaid carers that support someone with a mental health condition.
When: Tuesday 19 March, 1 – 4 pm
Where: Reception, Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA
19/03/2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Copmanthorpe Library
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES – THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED
We will be visiting Explore Centres across York to raise awareness of our charity work and speak to anyone interested in volunteering with us.
We are always looking for people to join us as volunteers; helping at groups and events, raising awareness and fundraising, making wellbeing calls to carers and admin and office tasks.
Come along to one of our Volunteer Roadshows to find out more…
When: Tuesday 19 March 2024, 2 – 4 pm
Where: Copmanthorpe Library, Main Street, Copmanthorpe, York YO23 3SU
No need to book.
19/03/2024 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Youth Club
To celebrate Young Carers Action Day we have invited Pilot Theatre to our youth club for secondary school young carers.
They are hosting a graffiti art workshop incorporating the theme ‘fairer futures for young carers’.
When: Tuesday 19 March 2024, 5 – 6.30 pm
Where: Youth Club, Moor Lane Youth Centre, Wain’s Road, Dringhouses, York, YO24 2TX.
Help with transport is currently available on request.
Please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 for further information and book via the Eventbrite booking link shared by the Young Carers team.
20/03/2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Friends Meeting House
What issues matter to you as a carer?
The Carers Action Group (CAG) is an opportunity to talk to other local carers, staff from York Carers Centre and professionals, about your experience of being an unpaid carer in York.
We want to hear what has gone well, as well as the difficulties and challenges you have faced – so that feedback from the group can be shared with relevant agencies.
Representatives from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) are attending our next group to talk about the provision of health services in York and hear carers views.
When: Wednesday 20 March 2024, 10 am – 1 pm, with lunch at 12.15 pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, YO1 9RL
To book or find out more please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
20/03/2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Jacobs Well
If you are affected by someone’s drinking, drug use or gambling, come and meet with staff and carers who have lived experience and
find out about the support available in York.
When: Wednesday 20 March 2024, 4 – 6 pm
Where: Jacobs Well, Trinity Lane, York
There’s no need to book.
21/03/2024 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Tang Hall Community Centre
We are running a free course, in partnership with Beetle Bank Social Farm, for carers to learn about ‘Coherent Breathing.’
Coherent Breathing is a breathing practice, which has been thoroughly tested by science, and is understood to be the most effective breathing pattern to help cope with stress and anxiety. The breathing practice is easy to learn and combine with simple movements.
Taster Sessions
We are holding two online taster sessions for you to find out more about Coherent Breathing.
When: Thursday 1 February 2024, 7 – 8 pm and Thursday 15 February 2024, 11 am – 12 pm
Where: Zoom (details will be given on booking)
Coherent Breathing course
This is a free four-week course and a chance to take some time out, meet other carers and learn a self-care skill.
Drinks will be provided.
When: Thursday 29 February 2024, Thursday 7 March 2024, Thursday 14 March 2024 and Thursday 21 March 2024, 1.30 – 3.30 pm
Where: Tang Hall Community Centre, Tang Hall, Fifth Avenue, York YO31 0UG
To book or find out more please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
27/03/2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Oaken Grove Community Centre
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES – THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED
We run regular ‘Carer Hubs’ which are friendly support groups for unpaid carers in York.
Why not come along for a cup of tea or coffee and meet other people in a similar situation to you?
Our Carer Support Workers are available to provide free advice and information and can talk to you about issues around your caring role. We also welcome any carers who are not registered with us as we can register people during the group.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own.
When: Wednesday 27 March 2024, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, YO32 3QW
There’s no need to book. Just drop in.
27/03/2024 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: a young person; 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.
When: Wednesday 27 March 2024, 6.15 – 8 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
To be added to the mailing list to find out about upcoming mental health carer groups please contact lindsey.foster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
19/04/2024 10:00 am - 4:30 pm | York Carers Centre
Andrew Mence, Wren Sterling is running a free independent financial advice clinic for carers.
Andrew has over 18 years’ experience providing financial advice and is accredited with the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA). The accreditation is recognised as the gold standard for those advising in the later life market.
When: Friday 19 April, 10 – 4.30 pm (individual one hour appointments)
Where: York Carers Centre, Stonegate Room, 17 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
To book call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
08/06/2024 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Friends Meeting House
Addiction can happen to anyone.
Are you affected by a relative or friend’s addiction?
Come along to our marketplace and meet with York Carers Centre staff, representatives from other services and carers who have lived experience.
Find out what support is available in York.
- Raising Awareness
- Information & Advice
- Networking
- Peer Support
- Registration
There’s no need to book. Refreshments available.
When: Saturday 8 June, 10.30 – 12.30 pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL