15/04/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Friends Meeting House
In response to feedback from carers, we’re offering a series of 4 free Suicide Prevention Training sessions.
These will be led by Mark Willis, former York Mind staff member and founder of Wider Sky, his own training business.
When: Tuesday 15 April , 6 – 8 pm
(Also Tuesday 22 April)
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL.
We recommend attending all 4 sessions for maximum benefit.
Places are limited and available by booking only.
To reserve your spot, please email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk.
Teas, coffees and biscuits will be provided.
22/04/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Friends Meeting House
Suicide Prevention Training
In response to feedback from carers, we’re offering a series of 4 free Suicide Prevention Training sessions.
These will be led by Mark Willis, former York Mind staff member and founder of Wider Sky, his own training business.
When: Tuesday 22 April , 6 – 8 pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL.
We recommend attending all 4 sessions for maximum benefit.
Places are limited and available by booking only.
To reserve your spot, please email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk.
Teas, coffees and biscuits will be provided.
28/04/2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Tesco Community Room
Substance Misuse and Gambling Carer Support Group
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 28 April, 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.
29/04/2025 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 29 April, 6.15 – 8.15 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book, email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk.
If it’s your first time, please let us know, and we’ll arrange a phone conversation beforehand.
30/04/2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Oaken Grove Community Centre
Carers Connect
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 30 April, 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.”
06/05/2025 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 6 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.
06/05/2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
Substance Misuse and Gambling Carer Support Group
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: Tuesday 6 May, 6 – 7.30 pm
Where: Zoom
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.
11/05/2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Museum Gardens
York Health & Arts Mela
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!
13/05/2025 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
Carers Connect
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.”
14/05/2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Friends Meeting House
Carers Action Group
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.
