York Carers Centre

If you are an unpaid carer in York, or the person you care for lives in York, we are here to help. We acknowledge that Christmas can be a tough time for many people, amplified by the cold weather, the cost of living crisis and recent government announcements. We want to remind carers that our […]

York Carers Centre is an independent charity supporting unpaid carers in York. Following recent changes internally, we are now looking to recruit for the following roles. Young Carer Support Worker Various hours available. Salary: £23,484 per annum pro rata. Carer Support Workers Various hours and posts available working with Adults or Young People and Families. […]

Want to know more about our work helping unpaid carers in York? Our Annual Report 2022 / 2023 is now available to view Annual Report for the Year ending 31 March 2023 Read about our current projects and core support work with carers of all ages, including summaries from our Chair of Trustees Rosemarie Temple, […]

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York carer, Ros Savege, was invited by mental health charity Rethink, to a reception at No.10 to mark Carers Week (5 – 11 June 2023). The event was hosted by Helen Whately, Minister for Social Care. Ros said “I and Philippa Lowe (a fellow carer) were invited by Rethink to attend a reception at No10, […]

The warmer weather might bring welcome respite to our energy bills, but the cost-of-living crisis continues. Here in York, we don’t want to leave anyone out in the cold. Nationally, purse strings continue to be tight as the next round of means-tested cost-of-living payments are being paid to millions of eligible households. Over the next […]

Have your say: Carers Trust Annual Carers’ Survey 2023. Get your voice heard and fill in the Carers Trust annual adult unpaid carer survey to help them better understand what support you need to help you in your caring role. https://bit.ly/3MdETsl

Have a look at the Spring 2023 edition of our carers newsletter, you can download the full copy here Spring Newsletter 2023

Christmas closing: our phone lines are closed from 4.30pm on Wednesday 21 December until 9.30am on Tuesday 3 January. If you need urgent help when we are closed: Adults should contact City of York Council Customer Access and Assessment Team on 01904 555 111 or email adult.socialsupport@york.gov.uk Children and young people should contact City of […]

What issues matter to you as a carer? Come and share what you think at the Carers Action Group. There will be time to discuss issues, input into developments and meet others in a supportive environment. When: Wednesday 22 February from 10am to 12pm Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate. The group is followed by a […]