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 10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Carer Awareness Training
This 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 30 April, 10.30 – 12. 30 pm
Where: Zoom
Click this link to book https://york.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1950
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.”
30/04/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Spark York
Young Adult Carer Socials
Have a break from your caring role, meet other young people who live in similar circumstances, get involved, eat food and relax!
These events are for Young Adult Carers aged 18 – 25 however young carers aged 16+ are also welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Social is usually held at SPARK on the last Wednesday of the month. We have food available from the Spark Street Food Vendors from 5 – 6.30 pm and then an organised activity with guests from 6.30 – 8 pm.
You can find us on the tables at the back of the venue from 5 pm!
Arrive when you like and stay for as long as you like! Any questions please get in touch.
When: Wednesday 30 April, 5 – 8 pm
Where: Spark, 17 – 21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
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.
01/05/2025 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm | Moxy Hotel
Live Music Fundraiser – Don’t Tell Jane.
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting fundraiser organised by a group of local carers – bringing you a Country Americano Folk night at the Moxy Hotel.
Join us on Thursday 1 May, from 7:30 pm, as we come together for a fantastic evening showcasing local performers – all in support of York Carers Centre.
A huge thank you to Miles for organising this fundraiser – we really appreciate it. We’re also grateful to Moxy Hotel for generously providing the venue free of charge, and of course, to the talented performers: Don’t Tell Jane, Ruby Slater, and Crowded Shed.
Instead of charging a fixed entry fee, we invite you to donate what feels right for you by scanning the QR code.
Or clicking on the Local Giving link here.
To book your place, please email events@yorkcarerscentre.org.uk or call 01904 715 490.
Join us for a night that celebrates music, community, and making a positive impact! We would love to see you there.
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.
07/05/2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Co-op
Volunteer Road Shows
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.
When: Wednesday 7 May, 12 – 2 pm
Where: Co-op, Paragon Street, York YO10 4AH
There’s no need to book – just pop along and say hello!
