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Prioritising your own health and wellbeing while caring for someone else can be challenging. York Carers Centre provides a variety of free activities, available in person and online, so there’s numerous opportunities for you to get involved.

Carers Mental Health Group In Person

Carers Mental Health Group – October

New members are always welcome. There is no need to book, just drop-in. This group is run in partnership with the Rethink Mental Illness York Group. This supportive group is for anyone caring for someone with a mental health condition. Join to connect with speakers about services that impact carers, share experiences, and have your […]

14 October 2026 7:00pm–8:45pm Friargate Quaker Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
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Substance Misuse & Gambling Carer Support Group – October Guest Speaker

Join us for an informal awareness session led by Pamela Gourley, part of City of York Council’s Public Health team. The session will explore the different forms and signs of domestic abuse, how to respond supportively if someone shares concerns, and the support services available in York. We will also be hearing from Julia Gatie […]

19 October 2026 12:00pm–2:00am Tesco Extra, Community Room, Askham Bar, Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1LW
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Wellbeing Group for Mental Health Carers – October

This warm and welcoming group is open to anyone supporting someone with a mental health condition. It’s a chance to prioritise your own wellbeing, connect with others who share similar experiences, and enjoy gentle, restorative activities. When: Tuesday 27 October,  6.15 – 8.15 pm Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW

27 October 2026 6:15pm–8:15pm 30 Clarence Street, York, YO31 7DE
Wellbeing Group for Mental Health Carers
carers action group In Person

Carers Action Group (CAG)

The Carers Action Group brings together unpaid carers, York Carers Centre staff, and professionals from local organisations to listen to carers’ experiences and act on the issues raised. This group offers a welcoming space with opportunity for you to share your experiences, raise the issues that matter most, and influence the support available to carers […]

4 November 2026 10:00am–1:00pm Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
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Carers Information Fair

York Carers Centre is holding a Carers Information Fair for Carers Rights Day (Thursday 19 November) to inform and empower unpaid carers about their legal rights, entitlements, and available support services. Hosted at the Friargate Quaker Meeting House in York from 1 pm – 5 pm, the day will feature a packed programme of presentations and information stalls from organisations including the […]

19 November 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm Friargate Quaker Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
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