York Carers Centre
York Carers Centre is an organisation that supports unpaid carers in York from the age of 5, including young carers, young adult carers, adult carers and parent carers. An unpaid carer is defined as anyone who provides care or support to a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour who cannot manage without their help due to illness, frailty, disability, mental health problems, or addiction.
What do they offer?
Adult Carers
York Carers Centre offer one to one support, wellness groups, Substance Misuse & Gambling Carer Support Groups and advice about benefits, rights, blue badges, and carers assessments.
When you register with York Carers Centre you will receive a welcome pack by email or by post and automatically be sent a Carers Discount Card for money off shops, business and services around York.
Carers Emergency Card – to make sure the person you care for will get help if you can’t because you are involved in an emergency situation.
Young Carers (5 to 18)
Youth Groups – there are groups for primary and secondary school age. Each group meets once a month and there is lots to do like games, space to sit around and chat, baking, workshops and sports.
Holiday Activities – a chance to have a break from caring during the main school holidays, meet other young carers and have some fun.
One to One support – those who might be going through an especially tough time have a chance to talk through problems and work out ways of making things easier to cope with.
School – all mainstream secondary schools have young carer drop ins where you can catch up with support workers and meet other young carers at your school.
Some schools have young carer drop ins where you can catch up with support workers and other young carers at your school.
Young Adult Carers (18 to 25)
Events – such as day trips out and social activities on an evening to give you a chance to take a break from caring.
Projects – focused workshops and support on key things like increasing confidence, recognising skills or moving on with training or work.
One to one support – Have a chat, let off some steam or get some advice on the support you may need for your caring role.
How to access support?
You might not see yourself as a carer, but if you regularly support someone without being paid because of illness, disability, mental health needs, addiction or frailty, you are a carer.
Step 1 – Contact York Carers Centre
You can contact York Carers Centre for advice or to register with them via their email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or by phone 01904 715 490. You can also register here: https://www.yorkcarerscentre.co.uk/start-here/steps-to-get-you-started/register/
Step 2 – Tell people you are a carer
Talk to your friends and family, your GP, your employer, your school/college/university. You can also talk to other carers via events and activities ran by York Carers Centre.
Step 3 – Request a Carers Assessment of Need
If you care for another person who is 18+, you can request an assessment of your needs to explore what additional support may be available to you.
You can do this via York Carers Centre, City of York Council or any social worker you may already have contact with.
This is not an assessment of your ability as a carer, it is about your needs and how to make it easier for you to continue in your caring role.
It is important to look after yourself. It is not selfish. If you do not stay well, you will not be able to continue in your caring role. Your life is important, and you are deserving of a break and some time for yourself.
Location
Address
17 Priory Street
York
YO1 6ET
