24/06/2025 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 24 June, 6.15 – 8.15 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book please email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
If it’s your first time, please let us know, and we’ll arrange a phone conversation beforehand.
25/06/2025 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.
When: Wednesday 25 June, 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.”
09/07/2025 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 9 July, 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. Please also email Lindsey to be added to the mental health carers mailing list.
15/07/2025 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
We run two social groups a month for unpaid carers – a welcoming safe space to connect, share, and find support from people that understand.
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 on the day.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own. There is no need to book.
When: Tuesday 15 July, 1.15 – 2.45 pm
Where: The Willow Room, The Gateway Centre, Front Street, York YO24 3BZ
“I feel really listened to. I didn’t know where to turn as things have gotten quite challenging in recent months. I’m so glad I came.”
22/07/2025 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | York Theatre Royal
Our creative workshops are continuing, and we’d love for you to join us. We will be using creative writing, art, music and performance to explore feelings of grief and loss.
Matt from Next Door but One theatre group will be facilitating the workshops, and we welcome all loss experiences; from bereavements to changes in identity, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a job and everything in-between.
You are welcome to come to one or all the workshops. Each workshop will have a different theme, and staff from York Carers Centre will be on hand to support and join in.
Sessions will be ongoing until December 2025.
“I felt really fragile today. Like a watering can with lots of holes in it, you need to find ways of filling it up again. And doing this with everyone has done that for me.”
When: Tuesday 22 July, 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.***
29/07/2025 6:15 pm - 8:15 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 July, 6.15 – 8.15 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book please email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
If this is your first time attending the group, please let us know. You will be offered a telephone conversation beforehand.
30/07/2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Oaken Grove Community Centre
We run two social groups a month for unpaid carers – a welcoming safe space to connect, share, and find support from people that understand.
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 on the day.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own. There is no need to book.
When: Wednesday 30 July, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, York YO32 3QW
“I feel really listened to. I didn’t know where to turn as things have gotten quite challenging in recent months. I’m so glad I came.”
05/08/2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
We run support groups for anyone affected by someone else’s substance misuse and / or gambling.
Our staff 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.
Online
When: Monday 15 September, 12 – 2 pm
Where: Zoom
“This is the only place where I can come and talk about my son, I don’t tell my friends or family.”
“I keep coming to the group because even though things are good at the moment, you never know what’s round the corner, how quickly everything can change.”
To book email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
If you haven’t attended a group before, please email (as above) to book your place as you will be offered a telephone appointment with group facilitator Sam Sollitt beforehand.
12/08/2025 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
We run two social groups a month for unpaid carers – a welcoming safe space to connect, share, and find support from people that understand.
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 on the day.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own. There is no need to book.
When: Tuesday 12 August, 1.15 – 2.45 pm
Where: The Willow Room, The Gateway Centre, Front Street, York YO24 3BZ
“I feel really listened to. I didn’t know where to turn as things have gotten quite challenging in recent months. I’m so glad I came.”
13/08/2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Friends Meeting House
The Carers Action Group brings together carers, York Carers Centre staff and professionals from local organisations.
Coming to this group is an opportunity for you to have your voice heard as a carer.
It’s a chance to meet representatives from other support services, talk about what’s important to you, and share what help you need as a carer.
In our May meeting, we talked about the development of the new City of York Carers Strategy. At our August meeting, we’ll focus on the Carers Improvement Plan, which is being developed by the Patient Experience Team at York Hospital.
New members are always welcome! If you’d like to find out more, feel free to email Alison Wheatley alison.wheatley@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk from the
Adult Carers team.
“I didn’t know what to expect but am so glad I gathered my courage and came along. You’re a really welcoming bunch. Looking forward to coming back next month.”
When: Wednesday 13 August, 10 – 1 pm (includes lunch.)
Where: Friargate Quaker Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
Book via this link or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
Please let us know you are coming so we can arrange lunch.
13/08/2025 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 13 August, 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. Please also email Lindsey to be added to the mental health carers mailing list.
18/08/2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Tesco Extra
We run support groups for anyone affected by someone else’s substance misuse and / or gambling.
Our staff 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.
In-person
When: Monday 18 August, 12 – 2 pm
Where: Tesco Extra, Community Room, Askham Bar, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1LW
“This is the only place where I can come and talk about my son, I don’t tell my friends or family.”
“I keep coming to the group because even though things are good at the moment, you never know what’s round the corner, how quickly everything can change.”
To book email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
If you haven’t attended a group before, please email (as above) to book your place as you will be offered a telephone appointment with group facilitator Sam Sollitt beforehand.
20/08/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | York Carers Centre
Do you enjoy crafts? Do you have an unfinished craft project?
Then join our relaxed craft group for carers.
Bring your own work or use our card-making supplies.
Light refreshments provided.
When: Wednesday 20 August, 2 – 4 pm
Where: York Carers Centre, 17 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
Book via this link or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
26/08/2025 6:15 pm - 8:15 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 26 August, 6.15 – 8.15 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book please email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
If this is your first time attending the group, please let us know. You will be offered a telephone conversation beforehand.
27/08/2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Oaken Grove Community Centre
We run two social groups a month for unpaid carers – a welcoming safe space to connect, share, and find support from people that understand.
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 on the day.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own. There is no need to book.
When: Wednesday 27 August, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, York YO32 3QW
“I feel really listened to. I didn’t know where to turn as things have gotten quite challenging in recent months. I’m so glad I came.”
09/09/2025 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
We run two social groups a month for unpaid carers – a welcoming safe space to connect, share, and find support from people that understand.
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 on the day.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own. There is no need to book.
When: Tuesday 9 September, 1.15 – 2.45 pm
Where: The Willow Room, The Gateway Centre, Front Street, York YO24 3BZ
“I feel really listened to. I didn’t know where to turn as things have gotten quite challenging in recent months. I’m so glad I came.”
10/09/2025 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 10 September, 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. Please also email Lindsey to be added to the mental health carers mailing list.
15/09/2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Tesco Extra
We run support groups for anyone affected by someone else’s substance misuse and / or gambling.
Our staff 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.
In-person
When: Monday 15 September, 12 – 2 pm
Where: Tesco Extra, Community Room, Askham Bar, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1LW
“This is the only place where I can come and talk about my son, I don’t tell my friends or family.”
“I keep coming to the group because even though things are good at the moment, you never know what’s round the corner, how quickly everything can change.”
To book email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
If you haven’t attended a group before, please email (as above) to book your place as you will be offered a telephone appointment with group facilitator Sam Sollitt beforehand.
23/09/2025 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | York Theatre Royal
Our creative workshops are continuing, and we’d love for you to join us. We will be using creative writing, art, music and performance to explore feelings of grief and loss.
Matt from Next Door but One theatre group will be facilitating the workshops, and we welcome all loss experiences; from bereavements to changes in identity, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a job and everything in-between.
You are welcome to come to one or all the workshops. Each workshop will have a different theme, and staff from York Carers Centre will be on hand to support and join in.
Sessions will be ongoing until December 2025.
“I felt really fragile today. Like a watering can with lots of holes in it, you need to find ways of filling it up again. And doing this with everyone has done that for me.”
When: Tuesday 23 September, 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.***
24/09/2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Oaken Grove Community Centre
We run two social groups a month for unpaid carers – a welcoming safe space to connect, share, and find support from people that understand.
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 on the day.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own. There is no need to book.
When: Wednesday 24 September, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, York YO32 3QW
“I feel really listened to. I didn’t know where to turn as things have gotten quite challenging in recent months. I’m so glad I came.”
