29/01/2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Oaken Grove Community Centre
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.
***Carer Hubs throughout January are part of our LOVE January festival which is all about helping carers restore their incredible resilience and take some much needed time for themselves. The LOVE January activities are an opportunity for peer support, kindness, and fun.
Join us this January as we try to brighten the month with activities that inspire wellbeing, connection, and joy for carers of all ages!***
When: Wednesday 29 Janaury, 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.”
29/01/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Tang Hall Community Centre
Visit to the market and special ‘Pickling Workshop’ with Chef Jim Gilroy!
Join us for a visit to the Food Circle project with a look round the sustainable food market, a special meal and a ‘Pickling Workshop’ run by Tang of Tang Hall’s Head Chef Jim Gilroy!
Food Circle is a Community Interest Company that runs a market, twice a week, at Tang Hall Community Centre. Their focus is on good quality local, seasonal produce. Organic or unsprayed/low input wherever possible. The market has a selection of fresh vegetables from local sources. It also has dry stores, dairy, frozen meat & fish. The majority of their suppliers are small scale, and have values aligned to the Food Circle way. Food Circle also hosts the popular “Tang” food event each month with Tang of Tang Hall showcasing Chef Jim’s pickles, preserves and more.
When: Wednesday 29 January, 5 – 8 pm
Where: Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, York YO31 0UG
Follow @YACsYork on Instagram to see what they get up to or send a DM to find out more. Alternatively email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
30/01/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | York Carers Centre
Do you love crafting?
Do you want to connect with other carers whilst getting creative?
Why not join us for a relaxed, informal craft group where you can work on your own project alongside fellow crafty carers.
Sharron Smith and Alison Wheatley will be at the group to greet you and provide refreshments.
You can join us in person or online.
When: Thursday 30 January, 2 – 4 pm
Where: York Carers Centre, 17 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
To book please email York Carers Centre at events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
***Activities throughout January are part of our LOVE January festival which is all about helping carers restore their incredible resilience and take some much needed time for themselves. The LOVE January activities are an opportunity for peer support, kindness, and fun.
Join us this January as we try to brighten the month with activities that inspire wellbeing, connection, and joy for carers of all ages!***
31/01/2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | York St. John Univeristy
Carers café and campus tour
Join us for a carers café in the dining room extension at York St John University for hot drinks and cakes. Hosted by Specialist Support Advisers this session is a chance to meet up with friends from our group and to meet new friends who are unpaid carers attending York St John Uni. After the carers café we will have a chance to go on a tour of some of the campus highlights with the Widening Participation Team
04/02/2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
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 4 February, 5 – 6.30 pm
To find out more about the Young Carers service please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
04/02/2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
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 4 February, 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.
11/02/2025 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
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 11 February, 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.”
12/02/2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Friends Meeting House
The Carers Action Group brings together unpaid carers, York Carers Centre staff, and professionals to discuss key issues, ensuring carers’ voices are heard and their concerns are addressed.
We take action by communicating what matters to relevant agencies, creating opportunities for change and improvements.
This meeting will focus on the new City of York Carers Strategy and York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Carer Improvement Plan.
We will also be exploring how to better capture the voices of carers through our new website.
We’re always excited to welcome new members – your voice and ideas matter to us!
When: Wednesday 12 February, 10 – 1 pm (includes lunch)
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
To book email York Carers Centre at events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
12/02/2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Coop
Volunteers are an important part of our work and can get involved in many ways.
Roles include: Talking to carers | Helping at groups/events | Raising awareness | Fundraising |Marketing | Admin and office duties
We’ll be visiting various Co-op locations across York to share information about our charity work and connect with anyone interested in volunteering with us.
When: Wednesday 12 February, 12 – 2 pm
Where: Co-op, 6 Beagle Ridge Drive, Foxwood, York YO24 3JQ
To find out more and get involved please email volunteering@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
We’d be thrilled to welcome you as a volunteer.
12/02/2025 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 12 February, 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.
