York Carers Centre is an independent body that helps unpaid carers in York find the support they need.
Carers provide regular help to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour due to frailty, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability.
Invitation to the drop–in session and to join the Carers Information Reference Group on Tuesday 21 February 12.30pm to 2.30pm 
Monday 13 February 2012 from 9.30am to 4pm
If you are aged 50 or over Age UK York’s FirstCall 50+ service is able to provide the following practical support during periods of extreme weather:
Over a million people who look after a loved-one with cancer are potentially missing out on vital support and benefits, according to new research by Macmillan Cancer Support. The report found our that half of the 1.1m people currently caring for someone with cancer in the UK received no support at all.
The Government is considering changing the way Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) is paid. The SMI scheme helps unemployed people, including carers, by paying their mortgage interest. This benefit is currently paid indefinitely.
Walking is a gentle and fun start to exercise, where you can enjoy the natural surroundings and meet new people. York Health Walks offer local guided walks from 11 locations across the city by trained volunteers. The walks are suitable for all ages and abilities, everyone is welcome to come along. You don't have to book.
