York Carers Centre is an independent body that helps unpaid carers in York find the support they need.

We are a network member of the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.

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Carers rights public awareness and consultation event

Event details: 

York LINk logoWednesday 8 September 2010, 10am to 4.30pm

Carers make a valuable contribution to the assessment and treatment of their loved ones. If you are, or have been, a carer come along to York LINk's public awareness and consultation event to find out about some of the services available to carers. Speakers from a number of different organisations will be talking about a variety of issues including Young carers in education, Employment issues for carers, Welfare benefits for carers and Carers assessments.

The event is open to everyone and is free of charge. There is no need to book in advance.For more information about the event contact York LINk office on 01904 621631 or visit the York LInk website. To find out more about how to get to Team Talk on Rougier Street see http://www.teamtalktraining.co.uk/rougier-training-centre.html.

Date: 
08/09/2010 - 10:00 - 16:30
Location: 
Team Talk, Rougier Street

September event in Huntington - want to try something new?

Event details: 

Wednesday 15 September 2010, between 1 and 4pm, Huntington Community Centre

All activities are free and everyone is welcome to drop in and try:

  • Chair aerobics
  • Arts and crafts
  • Jewellery making
  • Cake decorating 
  • Sugar flowers
  • Gardening tips

It is also a chance to find out more about support available for carers in York and to meet your local neighbourhood team. Refreshments will be available. 

The event is run by York Carers Centre but is open to everyone. The centre supports unpaid carers in York. For more information call 01904 715490, email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or visit the website www.yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
 
If you need transport due to mobility issues York Wheels can offer a limited places to and from the Community Centre. Please book in advance by ringing 01904 630080. 
 
Date: 
15/09/2010 - 13:00 - 16:00
Location: 
Huntington Community Centre, 26 Strensall Road, Huntington, York YO32 9RG

Give your unwanted items to Students in York

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Freecycle logoCity of York Council and York St John University are running a project so people can donate their unwanted goods (bedding, clothes, stationary, toys, sealed non-perishable food in use by date etc) to students.  If you want to donate items email: j.piddington@yorksj.ac.uk or phone 01904 876360.

Nominate someone for the regional Carer’s Award

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Great Britian Care Awards logoThe Great Yorkshire & Humberside Care Awards celebrate excellence across the care sector. One of the awards at this event is the Carer’s Award. This recognises the phenomenal contribution made by unpaid carers across the Yorkshire and Humberside region.   The award will be given to an unpaid carer who in the opinion of judges demonstrates commitment and per

 

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