24/04/2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Spark York
Social Activities for Young Adult Carers
Our Young Adult Carers (YACs) service offers age-appropriate advice and social activities. The social activities are tailored towards people aged 18 to 25 and we encourage anyone aged 16+ to attend.
The social activities provide a break from caring responsibilities and a chance to meet up with other young people who live in similar circumstances.
The YACs drop-in / social is on the last Wednesday of the month.
When: Wednesday 24 April, 5 – 8 pm
Where: SPARK York CIC, 17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
People are free to arrive and leave at any time during the sessions.
Give @yacsyork a follow on Instagram to see what they get up to or send them a DM to find out more. Alternatively, call York Carers Centre on 01904 715 490 or email enquiries@ yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
24/04/2024 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm | 30 Clarence Street
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.
Wellbeing Group for Mental Health Carers
This group is a welcoming and relaxed group for people who support someone with a mental health condition, including caring for: someone in crisis; or someone admitted to, or discharged from Foss Park Hospital.
This group is a time to focus on your own wellbeing, chat to others with similar experiences and join in gentle activities. There are different wellbeing activities each group with materials and refreshments provided.
When: Wednesday 24 April, 6.15 – 8 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book please email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.org.uk
25/04/2024 - 25/05/2024 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**
30/04/2024 11:00 am - 2:00 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 30 April, 11 – 2 pm
Where: Reception, Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
30/04/2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
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 30 April and Tuesday 21 May, 6 – 7.30 pm
Where: Zoom
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.
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**