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CARERS WEEK EVENT Benenden Health Talk

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.

CARERS WEEK EVENT Legal Clinic

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

CARERS WEEK EVENT - Awareness Raising and Celebration

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.

Wellbeing Workshops - Day time workshops (in-person)

13/06/2024 10:00 am - 12:30 pm |

Breath, Body and Mind

It is important, as a carer, to look after yourself and invest time in your own wellbeing. At our ‘Breath, Body and Mind’ wellbeing workshops for carers you will:

  • Learn breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to help you better cope with stress and anxiety
  • Learn simple breathing movements to help reduce tension and stress

All the techniques can be done from a seated position if necessary and adapted.

Introduction (online)

Join us on zoom for an introduction to ‘Breath, Body and Mind’ and find out more about what’s involved.

When: Thursday 23 May, 1.45 – 3 pm
Where: Zoom

Evening Workshops (online)

When: Thursdays 18 April, 25 April, 02 May and 9 May, 6.45 – 8 pm
Where: Zoom

Day Workshops (in-person)

When: Thursdays 6 June, 13 June, 20 June and 27 June, 10 – 12.30 pm
Where: Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street, Acomb YO24 3BX

To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk

***Places are limited so please book early**

 

CARERS WEEK EVENT Independent Financial Advice Clinic

14/06/2024 10:00 am - 4:30 pm | York Carers Centre

Andrew Mence, Wren Sterling is running a free Independent Financial Advice Clinic for carers.

Andrew has over 18 years’ experience providing financial advice and is accredited with the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA).

When: Friday 19 April and Friday 14 June, 10 – 4.30 pm

Where: York Carers Centre, Stonegate Room, 17 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET

To book call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk

CARERS WEEK EVENT Information Stall

14/06/2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |

We have an Information Stall at New Earswick Folk Hall and we are inviting carers to come along, find out more about our work and celebrate Carers Week with us.

When: Friday 14 June, 11 – 1 pm

Where: New Earswick Folk Hall

Carers Strategy Group

17/06/2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |

The City of York Council is inviting Young Adult Carers (16 – 25) and Adult Carers (25+) to the Carers Strategy Group to;

  • Identify barriers faced by unpaid carers in York and to overcome them through the delivery of the York Carers Strategy and Action Plan
  • Prevent the breakdown of caring arrangements, allowing carers to fulfil their potential and to live a life of their own outside their caring role
  • Engage with carers of all ages and from all backgrounds, ensuring they are respected, listened to and involved in the planning of services (for both carer and cared for.)

The meetings happen four times a year (i.e. March, June, September and December) online or in person at West Offices.

The City of York Council welcome your invaluable, lived experience as the aim of these meetings is to bring together carers and professionals to improve the lives of carers.

When: Monday 17 June, 10 – 12 pm
Where: City of York Council, West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA

Please contact Edward Njuguna from City of York Council for more information or to join this group on Edward.Njuguna@york.gov.uk

Young Carers - Secondary Youth Club (LAFFS)

18/06/2024 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!

The youth club for young carers in secondary school is on the third Tuesday of month.
 
When: Tuesday 18 June, 5 – 6.30 pm 
 
Please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk to find out more. 

Wellbeing Workshops - Day time workshops (in-person)

20/06/2024 10:00 am - 12:30 pm |

Breath, Body and Mind

It is important, as a carer, to look after yourself and invest time in your own wellbeing. At our ‘Breath, Body and Mind’ wellbeing workshops for carers you will:

  • Learn breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to help you better cope with stress and anxiety
  • Learn simple breathing movements to help reduce tension and stress

All the techniques can be done from a seated position if necessary and adapted.

Introduction (online)

Join us on zoom for an introduction to ‘Breath, Body and Mind’ and find out more about what’s involved.

When: Thursday 23 May, 1.45 – 3 pm
Where: Zoom

Evening Workshops (online)

When: Thursdays 18 April, 25 April, 02 May and 9 May, 6.45 – 8 pm
Where: Zoom

Day Workshops (in-person)

When: Thursdays 6 June, 13 June, 20 June and 27 June, 10 – 12.30 pm
Where: Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street, Acomb YO24 3BX

To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk

***Places are limited so please book early**

 

Information Stall - Pathway to Recovery

25/06/2024 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Foss Park Hospital

Are you a carer for someone who is, or has been, a patient in Foss Park Hospital? Come along to an Information Stall to learn about the support available in York.

When: Tuesday 25 June, 11 – 2 pm

Where: Reception, Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA

There is no need to book, just drop-in.

 

 

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