31/07/2024 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 31 July 2024, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, YO32 3QW
There’s no need to book. Just drop in.
31/07/2024 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm | 30 Clarence Street
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.
Wellbeing Group for Mental Health Carers
This group is a welcoming and relaxed group for people who support someone with a mental health condition, including caring for: someone in crisis; or someone admitted to, or discharged from Foss Park Hospital.
This group is a time to focus on your wellbeing, chat to others with similar experiences and join in gentle activities.
There are different wellbeing activities each month, with materials and refreshments provided.
The group meet on the last Wednesday of the month.
When: Wednesday 31 July, 6.15 – 8 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book please email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
For information about upcoming groups and to be added to the mailing list, please contact lindseyfoster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
06/08/2024 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 6 August, 1 – 4 pm
Where: Reception, Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
07/08/2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Friends Meeting House
The CAG brings together carers, York Carers Centre staff and professionals. Carers share their experience of being an unpaid carer in York. We take action by sharing ‘what matters’ with relevant agencies so that changes can be made for the better.
The focus of our next CAG is ‘health experiences of carers and the person they care for.’
New members are always welcome.
When: Wednesday 7 August, 10 – 1 pm (includes lunch)
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
13/08/2024 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 13 August 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.
14/08/2024 7:00 pm - 8:50 pm | Friends Meeting House
Some meetings are led by guest speakers, others 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 14 August 7 – 8.50pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
Please check the information board in the foyer for room details.
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
To be added to the mailing list to find out upcoming groups please email lindsey.foster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
20/08/2024 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | York Theatre Royal
We are working with Next Door But One theatre group to run a series of workshops where we will use creative writing, art, music and performance to explore feelings of grief and loss.
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.
The workshops will take place in a relaxed, creative, safe space at York Theatre Royal.
You are welcome to come to one workshop or all the workshops. Each will have a different theme.
Refreshments provided.
“Matt’s leadership was awesome; his openness and understanding were just the right level for even the most closed of us to feel safe to share!”
When: Tuesday(s) 23 July, 20 August, 17 September, 22 October, 19 November, 10.30 – 12.30 pm
Where: Upper Foyer, York Theatre Royal, St Leonard’s Place, York YO1 7HD
The workshops finish with a trip to see the pantomime at York Theatre Royal on Tuesday 17 December, 10.30 am.
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
20/08/2024 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 20 August, 11 – 2 pm
Where: Reception, Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
28/08/2024 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 28 August 2024, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, YO32 3QW
There’s no need to book. Just drop in.
28/08/2024 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm | 30 Clarence Street
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.
Wellbeing Group for Mental Health Carers
This group is a welcoming and relaxed group for people who support someone with a mental health condition, including caring for: someone in crisis; or someone admitted to, or discharged from Foss Park Hospital.
This group is a time to focus on your wellbeing, chat to others with similar experiences and join in gentle activities.
There are different wellbeing activities each month, with materials and refreshments provided.
The group meet on the last Wednesday of the month.
When: Wednesday 28 August, 6.15 – 8 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book please email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
For information about upcoming groups and to be added to the mailing list, please contact lindseyfoster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
03/09/2024 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 3 September, 11 – 2 pm
Where: Reception, Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
04/09/2024 10:30 am - 3:30 pm | Beningborough Hall
Join us for a day trip for carers to National Trust – Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens.
You are welcome to bring the person you care for or come on your own.
Transport can be provided from the city centre or you can meet us there.
Lunch is provided.
**Places are limited so please book early.**
When: Wednesday 4 September, 10.30 – 3.30pm
Where: Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, York YO30 1DD
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
10/09/2024 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 10 September 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.
11/09/2024 7:00 pm - 8:50 pm | Friends Meeting House
Some meetings are led by guest speakers, others 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.
Guest speaker: Mark Willis, York MIND.
When: Wednesday 14 August 7 – 8.50pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
Please check the information board in the foyer for room details.
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
To be added to the mailing list to find out upcoming groups please email lindsey.foster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
17/09/2024 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | York Theatre Royal
We are working with Next Door But One theatre group to run a series of workshops where we will use creative writing, art, music and performance to explore feelings of grief and loss.
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.
The workshops will take place in a relaxed, creative, safe space at York Theatre Royal.
You are welcome to come to one workshop or all the workshops. Each will have a different theme.
Refreshments provided.
“Matt’s leadership was awesome; his openness and understanding were just the right level for even the most closed of us to feel safe to share!”
When: Tuesday(s) 23 July, 20 August, 17 September, 22 October, 19 November, 10.30 – 12.30 pm
Where: Upper Foyer, York Theatre Royal, St Leonard’s Place, York YO1 7HD
The workshops finish with a trip to see the pantomime at York Theatre Royal on Tuesday 17 December, 10.30 am.
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
17/09/2024 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 17 September, 11 – 2 pm
Where: Reception, Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
25/09/2024 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 25 September 2024, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, YO32 3QW
There’s no need to book. Just drop in.
25/09/2024 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm | 30 Clarence Street
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.
Wellbeing Group for Mental Health Carers
This group is a welcoming and relaxed group for people who support someone with a mental health condition, including caring for: someone in crisis; or someone admitted to, or discharged from Foss Park Hospital.
This group is a time to focus on your wellbeing, chat to others with similar experiences and join in gentle activities.
There are different wellbeing activities each month, with materials and refreshments provided.
The group meet on the last Wednesday of the month.
When: Wednesday 25 September, 6.15 – 8 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book please email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
For information about upcoming groups and to be added to the mailing list, please contact lindseyfoster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
22/10/2024 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | York Theatre Royal
We are working with Next Door But One theatre group to run a series of workshops where we will use creative writing, art, music and performance to explore feelings of grief and loss.
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.
The workshops will take place in a relaxed, creative, safe space at York Theatre Royal.
You are welcome to come to one workshop or all the workshops. Each will have a different theme.
Refreshments provided.
“Matt’s leadership was awesome; his openness and understanding were just the right level for even the most closed of us to feel safe to share!”
When: Tuesday(s) 23 July, 20 August, 17 September, 22 October, 19 November, 10.30 – 12.30 pm
Where: Upper Foyer, York Theatre Royal, St Leonard’s Place, York YO1 7HD
The workshops finish with a trip to see the pantomime at York Theatre Royal on Tuesday 17 December, 10.30 am.
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
19/11/2024 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | York Theatre Royal
We are working with Next Door But One theatre group to run a series of workshops where we will use creative writing, art, music and performance to explore feelings of grief and loss.
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.
The workshops will take place in a relaxed, creative, safe space at York Theatre Royal.
You are welcome to come to one workshop or all the workshops. Each will have a different theme.
Refreshments provided.
“Matt’s leadership was awesome; his openness and understanding were just the right level for even the most closed of us to feel safe to share!”
When: Tuesday(s) 23 July, 20 August, 17 September, 22 October, 19 November, 10.30 – 12.30 pm
Where: Upper Foyer, York Theatre Royal, St Leonard’s Place, York YO1 7HD
The workshops finish with a trip to see the pantomime at York Theatre Royal on Tuesday 17 December, 10.30 am.
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
