York Carers Centre

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

We have partnered with Carefree, a charity working with hotels, transforming their vacant rooms into vital breaks for unpaid carers. As partners we can refer carers registered with us, for a break.  How does it work  Breaks are usually for three nights and include free accommodation and breakfast for you and a companion in a twin […]

Young carers in York have worked with our staff to create a short film to highlight what it’s like to be a young carer and how having the right support can really help. Our staff worked with pupils who attend Vale Of York Academy’s young carer drop-in, who generated ideas for the film. We then ran […]

We have been successful in a funding bid to provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and family support to carers aged 11 to 24 years. The project is now underway and new staff-member Emily McIver along with Jess Tomori (above), who previously managed the young adult carer service, will be working with carers and their families […]

“I first came across York Carers Centre when I was searching for support groups for people with a loved one with an addiction as my Dad’s alcohol addiction had got out of control. I’ve been attending the Substance Misuse Support Group on zoom and I haven’t looked back since; the group has been a saviour […]