Welcome to the June email update from York Carers Centre. Thanks for all your help and support during Carers Week (13 to 19 June). Staff from York Carers Centre took part in 12 events during the week and we got publicity locally and nationally. Please keep an eye out for the full update in out next quarterly newsletter.
Visit to Downing Street
One of our carers, Samantha, and one of our trustees, Wendy, visited Downing Street to meet the Prime Minister. They were invited to a reception with David Cameron as part of National Carers Week. For more information visit the Press website story on carers visit to Downing Street.
Online training courses
We have worked with City of York Council to create 2 online training courses; one about Adult Carer Awareness, and one about Young Carer Awareness. The courses are aimed at professionals but can be taken by anyone wanting to learn more about carers. Visit our online training website: www.ycctraining.co.uk
If you complete the Adult Carer Awareness course we’d really appreciate it if you would give us some feedback. Please complete the relevant questionnaire:
- Questionnaire for carers who have completed the online training
- Questionnaire for workers who have completed the online training
Free tickets for carers at 'Not the Wizard of Oz but similar'
The York Stars Theatre Company’s production of 'Not the Wizard of Oz but similar' is offering free tickets to carers. This family show is a fun re-take on the classic 'Wizard of Oz'. The show is on Friday 8 July at 7.30pm and on Saturday 9 July at 2.30pm and 7.30pm at Acomb Parish Church Hall.
Find out more about the show at www.theyorkstars.com. To book tickets ring Jen on 07504 984445 or email theyorkstars@googlemail.com. Please say that you are a carer and that York Carers Centre told you about free tickets. They have around 10 to 15 free tickets available for each show and they are given out on a first come first served basis.
Over 200 followers on Twitter
Many thanks to those of you who follow us on Twitter. It is a really good way to find out about our events and about any stories of interest to carers and professionals. Follow us on Twitter
We are a network partner of the Carers Trust (formerly Princess Royal Trust for Carers).
