02/05/2024 6:45 pm - 8:00 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, 23 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**
07/05/2024 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Acomb Garth Community Cafe
We run support groups for anyone affected by someone else’s substance misuse and / or gambling. Our Carer Support Workers and
volunteers with lived experience can talk to you about your caring role and offer tips and coping strategies, as well as signpost you to other support services.
When: Tuesday 7 May, 12.30 – 2.30 pm
Where: Acomb Garth Community Café, 2 Oak Rise, Acomb, York YO24 4LJ
To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
You will be offered an appointment with facilitator Sam Sollitt before attending.
07/05/2024 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Youth Club
Our youth clubs are just for young carers (aged 5 – 16 years). We have separate groups – primary and secondary – so that young carers of the same age can be together.
The youth clubs give young carers a break and a chance to spend time with other young people who live in similar circumstances. We enjoy arts and crafts, baking, drama, sports, music and Xbox!
The youth club for young carers at primary school is on the first Tuesday of the month.
When: Tuesday 7 May, 5 – 6.30 pm
Please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk to find out more.
08/05/2024 7:00 pm - 8:50 pm | Friends Meeting House
These groups are for friends and family supporting someone with mental ill health. The groups provide a break from caring responsibilities and an opportunity to meet other local carers.
Mental Health Carers Group
Some evenings we have discussions led by visiting speakers, other meetings focus on giving each other support, encouragement and sharing coping strategies.
New members are always welcome.
This group is run in partnership with Rethink Mental Illness York Group.
When: Wednesday 8 May, 7 – 8.50 pm
Where: Fox Room, Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
Guest speaker: Sarah Smith, Lead Pharmacist | TEWV
To book or find out more please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
To be added to the mailing list to find out about upcoming mental health carer groups please contact lindsey.foster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
09/05/2024 6:45 pm - 8:00 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**
13/05/2024 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Poppleton Library
We will be visiting Explore Centres across York to raise awareness of our charity work and speak to anyone interested in volunteering with us.
We are always looking for people to join us as volunteers; helping at groups and events, raising awareness and fundraising, making wellbeing calls to carers and admin and office tasks.
Come along to one of our Volunteer Roadshows to find out more…
When: Monday 13 May, 10.30 – 12.30 pm
Where: Poppleton Explore Centre, The Village, Upper Poppleton, York YO26 6JT
No need to book.
14/05/2024 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 14 May, 1 – 4 pm
Where: Reception, Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
14/05/2024 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 14 May 2024, 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.
15/05/2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Friends Meeting House
What issues matter to you as a carer?
The Carers Action Group (CAG) is an opportunity to talk to other local carers, staff from York Carers Centre and professionals, about your experience of being an unpaid carer in York.
We want to hear what has gone well, as well as the difficulties and challenges you have faced – so that feedback from the group can be shared with relevant agencies.
When: Wednesday 15 May, 10 am – 1 pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, YO1 9RL
To book or find out more please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
15/05/2024 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | York Hospital
We have an Information Stall in the main foyer of York Hospital and we are inviting you to come along and find out more about our work.
When: Wednesday 15 May, 10 – 4 pm
Where: Main Foyer, York Hospital, Wiggington Road, Clifton, York, YO31 8HE
There’s no need to book, just drop-in.
