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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

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 […]

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, […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]