10/06/2024 - 16/06/2024 All Day |
Putting Carers on the map
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of unpaid carers, highlight the challenges they face and acknowledge the difference they make to families and communities.
This Carers Week we will be hosting a series of events to raise awareness of unpaid carers and shout about the free support and resources available in York.
We want local carers to know that ‘We see you’ and we are here for you if / when you need us. Please come along to one or more of our events and talk to a Carer Support Worker and other local carers with shared experiences.
‘We see you’ involves the metaphorical use of mirrors to symbolise reflection, recognition and the unseen efforts of carers.
You can collect a ‘mirror’ from local libraries (Explore Centres) in York, or any Carers Week event, to write a word, phrase or drawing on it, and post it back to us in one of the boxes provided. The findings will be used to create a piece of art which we will reveal at our AGM.
We will share more details in our ebulletins and on social media but please save the date and get involved.
Carers Week Programme of Events
Saturday 8 June | Substance Misuse and Gambling Carers Marketplace
Tuesday 11 June | Carer Hub
Wednesday 12 June | Legal Clinic
Wednesday 12 June | Awareness Raising and Celebration
Wednesday 12 June | Benenden Health Talk
Thursday 13 June | School drop-ins
Friday 14 June | Independent Financial Advice Clinic
Friday 14 June | Information Stall
You can read more about Carers Week at www.carersweek.org and more about our events at www.yorkcarerscentre.co.uk/events
11/06/2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Foss Park Hospital
Are you a carer for someone who is, or has been, a patient in Foss Park Hospital? Come along to an Information Stall to learn about the support available in York.
When: Tuesday 11 June, 1 – 4 pm
Where: Reception, Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
11/06/2024 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
We run regular ‘Carer Hubs’ which are friendly support groups for unpaid carers in York.
Why not come along for a cup of tea or coffee and meet other people in a similar situation to you?
Our Carer Support Workers are available to provide free advice and information and can talk to you about issues around your caring role. We also welcome any carers who are not registered with us as we can register people during the group.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own.
When: Tuesday 11 June, 1.15 – 2.45 pm
Where: The Willow Room, The Gateway Centre, Front Street, York YO24 3BZ
There’s no need to book. Just drop in.
12/06/2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am |
This is an online event to raise awareness with Benenden Health staff who may be carers or encounter carers in their work.
12/06/2024 9:30 am - 3:00 pm | Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors
Belinda Poulter from Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors is offering carers a free 30-minute legal appointment.
Belinda can offer appointments to discuss; Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection work, and Probate matters when someone has died – which are her areas of expertise.
The Legal Clinics have, in the past, been extremely popular and give carers a chance to discuss any issues they have or find out further information before making a decision.
When: Wednesday 12 June, 9.30 – 3 pm
Where: Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors or over the phone
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
12/06/2024 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Join us for a fun-filled Carers Week celebration in York Museum Gardens!
What to expect:
Raffle: Exciting prizes await! Test your luck with our tombola – prizes generously donated by local businesses and supporters
Networking: Talk to York Carers Centre staff, Carer Support / Advice Workers and other local carers with shared experiences
Support our work: Help us fundraise – fun games and prizes to be won!
Lunch: Bring a picnic and join in the fun. We’d love to see you there.
When: Wednesday 12 June, 10 – 6 pm
Where: Museum Gardens, York
The York Carers Centre team will be on hand to support anyone feeling nervous or worried about coming along to an event for the first time. Please feel free to get in touch with us to find out more about this event.
13/06/2024 10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Breath, Body and Mind
It is important, as a carer, to look after yourself and invest time in your own wellbeing. At our ‘Breath, Body and Mind’ wellbeing workshops for carers you will:
- Learn breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to help you better cope with stress and anxiety
- Learn simple breathing movements to help reduce tension and stress
All the techniques can be done from a seated position if necessary and adapted.
Introduction (online)
Join us on zoom for an introduction to ‘Breath, Body and Mind’ and find out more about what’s involved.
When: Thursday 23 May, 1.45 – 3 pm
Where: Zoom
Evening Workshops (online)
When: Thursdays 18 April, 25 April, 02 May and 9 May, 6.45 – 8 pm
Where: Zoom
Day Workshops (in-person)
When: Thursdays 6 June, 13 June, 20 June and 27 June, 10 – 12.30 pm
Where: Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street, Acomb YO24 3BX
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
***Places are limited so please book early**
14/06/2024 10:00 am - 4:30 pm | York Carers Centre
Andrew Mence, Wren Sterling is running a free Independent Financial Advice Clinic for carers.
Andrew has over 18 years’ experience providing financial advice and is accredited with the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA).
When: Friday 19 April and Friday 14 June, 10 – 4.30 pm
Where: York Carers Centre, Stonegate Room, 17 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
To book call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
14/06/2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
We have an Information Stall at New Earswick Folk Hall and we are inviting carers to come along, find out more about our work and celebrate Carers Week with us.
When: Friday 14 June, 11 – 1 pm
Where: New Earswick Folk Hall
17/06/2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
The City of York Council is inviting Young Adult Carers (16 – 25) and Adult Carers (25+) to the Carers Strategy Group to;
- Identify barriers faced by unpaid carers in York and to overcome them through the delivery of the York Carers Strategy and Action Plan
- Prevent the breakdown of caring arrangements, allowing carers to fulfil their potential and to live a life of their own outside their caring role
- Engage with carers of all ages and from all backgrounds, ensuring they are respected, listened to and involved in the planning of services (for both carer and cared for.)
The meetings happen four times a year (i.e. March, June, September and December) online or in person at West Offices.
The City of York Council welcome your invaluable, lived experience as the aim of these meetings is to bring together carers and professionals to improve the lives of carers.
When: Monday 17 June, 10 – 12 pm
Where: City of York Council, West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA
Please contact Edward Njuguna from City of York Council for more information or to join this group on Edward.Njuguna@york.gov.uk
