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Have Your Say!

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

Spring Newsletter

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

What matters to you as a carer?

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 […]

Thinking about care homes or home care?

When you’re thinking about a loved one moving into a care home or arranging care at home, it can bring up a range of feelings and challenges. There are not only practical and financial issues to consider, but also the emotional impact it can have. Many carers tell us about feelings of loss and guilt, […]

Read our annual report

Would you like to know more about our work? Our annual report is now available to view. Read about all our current projects and core support work with carers of all ages, including summaries from our Chair of Trustees Rosemarie Temple and CEO Carole Zagrovic. A downloadable copy is attached below.

Autumn Newsletter

Have a look at the autumn edition of our carers newsletter, you can download the full copy here.  Read about the activities and events coming up for unpaid carers and other newsletter.

Support for families and carers of people in Foss Park Hospital

Welcome to new staff member Una Heron “I’ve recently joined York Carers Centre as a Carer Support Worker, working on the Pathway to Recovery project. This is a multi-agency project set up to improve the experience of being discharged from Foss Park mental health hospital, for both patients and families. My job is to provide […]

Let your GP know that you are a carer

Making sure your GP knowns you are an unpaid carer means you may be offered priority vaccines, and you could be offered other support, information and advice.  We recommend that you inform your GP surgery that you are an unpaid carer, and ask them to code this on your Primary Care Record.  Your GP surgery […]

I didn’t see myself as a carer, in the traditional sense..

“When I first looked for support for myself as a family member of an addict, I was pointed to York Carers Centre. I hesitated as I didn’t see myself as a carer in the traditional sense. I thought that, as a carer, you needed to care for your family member on a day to day […]

Energy costs advice

This April’s Energy Price Cap rise will be worrying for many people. If you’re worried about paying for your energy there several steps you can take:  1. Agree a Payment Plan  Contact your supplier first. Under Ofgem rules your supplier must work with you to agree on a payment plan that you can afford.  You […]

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