10/06/2025 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
Carers Connect
Carers Connect is a social group for unpaid carers 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.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own. There is no need to book.
When: Tuesday 10 June, 1.15 – 2.45pm
Where: The Willow Room, The Gateway Centre, Front Street, York YO24 3BZ
10/06/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Coop
Volunteer Road Show
We’ll be visiting various Co-op locations across York to share information about our work and connect with anyone interested in volunteering with us.
Visit one of our stalls to discover the latest volunteer opportunities at York Carers Centre!
When: Tuesday 10 June, 2 – 4 pm
Where: Co-op, Clarence Street, York YO31 7WS
11/06/2025 9:30 am - 3:00 pm | York Carers Centre
Benefits Advice
Book a 30-minute appointment with our in-house expert, Andrew Davis, for clear, practical benefits advice tailored to you.
Whether you need help with eligibility, applications, or benefit changes, this is a great chance to get the information you need.
When: Wednesday 11 June, 9.30 – 3 pm
Where: York Carers Centre, Stonegate Room, 17 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
To book please email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
11/06/2025 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Museum Gardens
Information Stall & Fundraiser
Look out for our pink gazebo in Museum Gardens – stop by for a friendly chat, information, and advice.
Bring a friend, bring a picnic, and enjoy some delicious cake while supporting our fundraiser.
When: Wednesday 11 June, 10 – 6 pm
Where: York Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York YO1 7FR
11/06/2025 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm | Friends Meeting House
Mental Health Carers Group
This group offers support and connection for those caring for someone with a mental health condition. Sessions include guest speakers, mutual support and coping strategies. New members are always welcome. This group is run in partnership with Rethink Mental Illness York Group.
Take a break from your caring role, connect with others who understand, and find support in a welcoming space.
When: Wednesday 11 June, 7 – 8.45 pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
If it’s your first time attending, please email lindsey.foster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk to arrange a phone conversation.
To join the mental health carers mailing list, email us at the same address.
13/06/2025 9:30 am - 2:30 pm | Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors
Legal Clinic
Book a 30-minute legal appointment for expert advice on wills, probate, and power of attorney.
In-person and phone appointments are available.
When: Friday 13 June, 9.30 – 2.30 pm
Where: Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors LLP, 19 Clifford Street, York YO1 9RJ
To book please email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
16/06/2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Tesco Community Room
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 16 June, 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.
17/06/2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | York Theatre Royal
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 17 June , 10.30 – 12.30 pm
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.
17/06/2025 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 17 June, 5 – 6.30 pm
To find out more about the Young Carers service please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
18/06/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | York Carers Centre
Crafty Social
Do you enjoy crafting or have a project to finish?
Do you want to connect with other carers while getting creative?
Then join our relaxed craft group for carers! Bring your own work or use our card-making supplies.
Refreshments provided.
When: Wednesday 18 June, 2 – 4 pm
Where: York Carers Centre, 17 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
Book via Eventbrite here.
