Join us at the York Health and Arts Mela in Museum Gardens. Enjoy dance, music, and food at this free family festival.
We’ll be displaying our ‘Carers – We See You’ art installation, featuring mirrors with messages from carers. Visitors to the stall are welcome to leave their own
message or drawing on a mirror and hang it on the frame.
Come along to see us, grab a free goodie bag, and join in the fun as we celebrate!
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: Tuesday 13 May, 1.15 – 2.45 pm
Where: The Willow Room, The Gateway Centre, Front Street, York YO24 3BZ
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.”
The Carers Action Group brings together carers, York Carers Centre staff, and professionals from local organisations.
At our February meeting, we discussed the Carers Improvement Plan with Krishna De from York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We also discussed the Carers Strategy Survey with Edward Njuguna from City of York Council.
Our next meeting will focus on advancing the new Carers Strategy, with the results from the Carers Strategy Survey now in. Attending the group gives you the opportunity to have your voice heard as a carer, connect with service providers, and share what matters most to you in your caring role.
We warmly welcome new members! If you’d like more information before attending, feel free to reach out to Alison Wheatley from our Adult Carers team.
When: Wednesday 14 May, 10 – 1 pm (includes lunch)
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
Book via Eventbrite here.
Please let us know you are coming so we can arrange lunch.
Have Your Say!
Are you a carer looking for better support from Community Mental Health Hubs?
Do you have ideas or experiences you’d like to share?
We invite you to join our Carers Conversation Café, where you can connect with others, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of carer support in our community.
When: Wednesday 14 May, 7 – 8:45 pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
Light refreshments will be provided, and everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
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 19 May, 12 – 2 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.
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 20 May, 5 – 6.30 pm
To find out more about the Young Carers service please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
Our creative workshops are back! We’ll be using creative writing, art, music, and performance to explore feelings of grief and loss.
Matt from ‘Next Door But One’ theatre group will facilitate these sessions, and we welcome all experiences of loss – from bereavement to changes in identity, the loss of a relationship, a job, and everything in between.
Feel free to join us for one or all of the workshops, each has a unique theme. We will also be there for support.
“I feel lighter and because of the conversation in today’s group I am on a journey somewhere better. I don’t know how I’m going to get there but I will.”
When: Tuesday 27 May , 10.30 – 12.30 pm
(and also Tuesday 17 June)
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.
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 27 May, 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.
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 28 May, 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.”
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 28 May, 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.
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