23/07/2025 10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
This group training is an opportunity for professionals to learn more about York Carers Centre, and the support available for unpaid carers in York.
This training will help to improve your understanding of:
• the role of carers
• the effect this role has on their lives
It’s also an opportunity to explore how professionals can:
• help identify carers early
• recognise carers as ‘partners’ in care
• help carers look after their own health and wellbeing
When: Wednesday 23 July, 10.30 – 12.30 pm
Where: Zoom
Book via this link
29/07/2025 6:15 pm - 8:15 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 July, 6.15 – 8.15 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book please email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
If this is your first time attending the group, please let us know. You will be offered a telephone conversation beforehand.
30/07/2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Oaken Grove Community Centre
We run two social groups a month for unpaid carers – a welcoming safe space to connect, share, and find support from people that understand.
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 on the day.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own. There is no need to book.
When: Wednesday 30 July, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, York YO32 3QW
“I feel really listened to. I didn’t know where to turn as things have gotten quite challenging in recent months. I’m so glad I came.”
30/07/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Spark York
We run social groups for Young Adult Carers aged 18 – 25, but young carers aged 16+ are welcome too.
Take a break from your caring role, meet other young people who live in similar circumstances, get involved, eat food and relax!
When: Wednesday 30 July , 5 – 8 pm
Where: SPARK York, 17 – 21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
Drop in anytime – stay as long as you like.
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.
In July, Young Adult Carers, will showcase their artwork at Vandal Fest 25, a three weekend exhibition in a disused York office block.
Created with artist Zoe Phillips and inspired by the York Human Rights City Annual Lecture by Professor Ann Skelton, the artwork explores the Right to Protest –
with powerful results!
Vandal Fest ’25
When: July, 11 – 6 pm
11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 July.
Where: 2 Low Ousegate, York YO1 9QU.
Check out @vandalsatwork on Instagram to find out more.
05/08/2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
We run youth clubs just for young carers (aged 5 – 16 years old). We have separate groups – primary and secondary – so that young carers of the same age can be
together.
When: Tuesday 5 August , 5 – 6.30 pm
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!
To find out more about the Young Carers service please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
05/08/2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
We run support groups for anyone affected by someone else’s substance misuse and / or gambling.
Our staff 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.
Online
When: Monday 15 September, 12 – 2 pm
Where: Zoom
“This is the only place where I can come and talk about my son, I don’t tell my friends or family.”
“I keep coming to the group because even though things are good at the moment, you never know what’s round the corner, how quickly everything can change.”
To book email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
If you haven’t attended a group before, please email (as above) to book your place as you will be offered a telephone appointment with group facilitator Sam Sollitt beforehand.
12/08/2025 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
We run two social groups a month for unpaid carers – a welcoming safe space to connect, share, and find support from people that understand.
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 on the day.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own. There is no need to book.
When: Tuesday 12 August, 1.15 – 2.45 pm
Where: The Willow Room, The Gateway Centre, Front Street, York YO24 3BZ
“I feel really listened to. I didn’t know where to turn as things have gotten quite challenging in recent months. I’m so glad I came.”
13/08/2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Friends Meeting House
The Carers Action Group brings together carers, York Carers Centre staff and professionals from local organisations.
Coming to this group is an opportunity for you to have your voice heard as a carer.
It’s a chance to meet representatives from other support services, talk about what’s important to you, and share what help you need as a carer.
In our May meeting, we talked about the development of the new City of York Carers Strategy. At our August meeting, we’ll focus on the Carers Improvement Plan, which is being developed by the Patient Experience Team at York Hospital.
New members are always welcome! If you’d like to find out more, feel free to email Alison Wheatley alison.wheatley@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk from the
Adult Carers team.
“I didn’t know what to expect but am so glad I gathered my courage and came along. You’re a really welcoming bunch. Looking forward to coming back next month.”
When: Wednesday 13 August, 10 – 1 pm (includes lunch.)
Where: Friargate Quaker Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
Book via this link or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
Please let us know you are coming so we can arrange lunch.
13/08/2025 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm | Friends Meeting House
This group is for anyone supporting someone with a mental health condition, offering a break from caring responsibilities and a chance to connect with other carers.
Some sessions feature guest speakers, while others focus on providing mutual support and sharing coping strategies.
New members are always welcome.
This group is run in partnership with Rethink Mental Illness York Group.
When: Wednesday 13 August, 7 – 8.45 pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
If this is your first time attending the group, please email lindsey.foster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
You will be offered a telephone conversation before attending. Please also email Lindsey to be added to the mental health carers mailing list.
18/08/2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Tesco Extra
We run support groups for anyone affected by someone else’s substance misuse and / or gambling.
Our staff 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.
In-person
When: Monday 18 August, 12 – 2 pm
Where: Tesco Extra, Community Room, Askham Bar, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1LW
“This is the only place where I can come and talk about my son, I don’t tell my friends or family.”
“I keep coming to the group because even though things are good at the moment, you never know what’s round the corner, how quickly everything can change.”
To book email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
If you haven’t attended a group before, please email (as above) to book your place as you will be offered a telephone appointment with group facilitator Sam Sollitt beforehand.
