10/06/2024 - 16/06/2024 All Day |
Putting Carers on the map
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of unpaid carers, highlight the challenges they face and acknowledge the difference they make to families and communities.
This Carers Week we will be hosting a series of events to raise awareness of unpaid carers and shout about the free support and resources available in York.
We want local carers to know that ‘We see you’ and we are here for you if / when you need us. Please come along to one or more of our events and talk to a Carer Support Worker and other local carers with shared experiences.
‘We see you’ involves the metaphorical use of mirrors to symbolise reflection, recognition and the unseen efforts of carers.
You can collect a ‘mirror’ from local libraries (Explore Centres) in York, or any Carers Week event, to write a word, phrase or drawing on it, and post it back to us in one of the boxes provided. The findings will be used to create a piece of art which we will reveal at our AGM.
We will share more details in our ebulletins and on social media but please save the date and get involved.
Carers Week Programme of Events
Saturday 8 June | Substance Misuse and Gambling Carers Marketplace
Tuesday 11 June | Carer Hub
Wednesday 12 June | Legal Clinic
Wednesday 12 June | Awareness Raising and Celebration
Wednesday 12 June | Benenden Health Talk
Thursday 13 June | School drop-ins
Friday 14 June | Independent Financial Advice Clinic
Friday 14 June | Information Stall
You can read more about Carers Week at www.carersweek.org and more about our events at www.yorkcarerscentre.co.uk/events
11/06/2024 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
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: Tuesday 11 June, 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.
12/06/2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am |
This is an online event to raise awareness with Benenden Health staff who may be carers or encounter carers in their work.
12/06/2024 9:30 am - 3:00 pm | Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors
Belinda Poulter from Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors is offering carers a free 30-minute legal appointment.
Belinda can offer appointments to discuss; Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection work, and Probate matters when someone has died – which are her areas of expertise.
The Legal Clinics have, in the past, been extremely popular and give carers a chance to discuss any issues they have or find out further information before making a decision.
When: Wednesday 12 June, 9.30 – 3 pm
Where: Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors or over the phone
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
12/06/2024 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Join us for a fun-filled Carers Week celebration in York Museum Gardens!
What to expect:
Raffle: Exciting prizes await! Test your luck with our tombola – prizes generously donated by local businesses and supporters
Networking: Talk to York Carers Centre staff, Carer Support / Advice Workers and other local carers with shared experiences
Support our work: Help us fundraise – fun games and prizes to be won!
Lunch: Bring a picnic and join in the fun. We’d love to see you there.
When: Wednesday 12 June, 10 – 6 pm
Where: Museum Gardens, York
The York Carers Centre team will be on hand to support anyone feeling nervous or worried about coming along to an event for the first time. Please feel free to get in touch with us to find out more about this event.