02/04/2024 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 2 April, 11 – 2 pm
Where: Reception, Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
02/04/2024 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Acomb Garth Community Cafe
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 2 April, 1.30 – 3.30 pm
Where: Acomb Garth Community Café, 2 Oak Rise, Acomb, York YO24 4LJ
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
You will be offered an appointment with facilitator Sam Sollitt before attending.
03/04/2024 10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
The Carer Awareness Training is an introduction to York Carers Centre and how we can identify and support unpaid carers.
It is an opportunity for professionals to:
- Learn more about York Carers Centre and the support available for unpaid carers across the city
- Increase understanding of carers, their role and its effect on their lives
- Have the opportunity to explore how we as professionals working in the health and social care field can help to: identify carers early; recognise them as ‘partners’ in care; help carers to maintain their own health and wellbeing.
When: Wednesday 3 April, 10.30 – 12.30 pm
Where: On Zoom
To book please visit the City of York Council’s MyLO booking system at https://york.learningpool.com/login/
You will be sent login details from Sam Sollitt, Training and Volunteer Officer at York Carers Centre nearer the time.
09/04/2024 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
We run regular ‘Carer Hubs’ which are friendly support groups for unpaid carers in York.
Why not come along for a cup of tea or coffee and meet other people in a similar situation to you?
Our Carer Support Workers are available to provide free advice and information and can talk to you about issues around your caring role. We also welcome any carers who are not registered with us as we can register people during the group.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own.
When: Tuesday 9 April 2024, 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.
10/04/2024 7:00 pm - 8:50 pm | Friends Meeting House
These groups are for friends and family supporting someone with mental ill health. The groups provide a break from caring responsibilities and an opportunity to meet other local carers.
Mental Health Carers Group
Some evenings we have discussions led by visiting speakers, other meetings focus on giving each other support, encouragement and sharing coping strategies.
New members are always welcome.
This group is run in partnership with Rethink Mental Illness York Group.
When: Wednesday 10 April, 7 – 8.50 pm
Where: Fox Room, Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
Guest speaker: Zoe Campbell, Managing Director | TEWV (N.Yorks, York & Selby)
To book or find out more please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
To be added to the mailing list to find out about upcoming mental health carer groups please contact lindsey.foster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
16/04/2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 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 16 April, 1 – 4 pm
Where: Reception, Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
16/04/2024 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 16 April, 5 – 6.30 pm
Please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk to find out more.
18/04/2024 - 23/05/2024 6:45 pm - 8:00 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**
19/04/2024 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
24/04/2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Oaken Grove Community Centre
We run regular ‘Carer Hubs’ which are friendly support groups for unpaid carers in York.
Why not come along for a cup of tea or coffee and meet other people in a similar situation to you?
Our Carer Support Workers are available to provide free advice and information and can talk to you about issues around your caring role. We also welcome any carers who are not registered with us as we can register people during the group.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own.
When: Wednesday 24 April 2024, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, YO32 3QW
There’s no need to book. Just drop in.