Future Prospects provide free, confidential information, advice and support, to help carers improve access to work, education and training opportunities. Support can range from CV preparation to help with job search, interview skills and application form completion. They can also help you to identify suitable courses and training, advise you how your benefits will be affected by any changes, and provide help with accessing student funding. Free or reduced cost courses available, plus free workshops where you can learn to use internet, email, digital cameras, etc. or improve your confidence.
Telephone: 01904 634748 email: admin@futureprospects.org.uk address: 24 Swinegate, York. Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.00am to 7.00pm.
Future prospects website
Employers for Carers is a partner in Action for Carers and Employment and managed by Carers UK. The project aims to address a wide range of issues affecting carers who work and want to work. It provides information for carers and employers
Employers for Carers on the Carers UK website
website: www.niace.org.uk
tel: 0116 204 4200
Customer Advice Centre
PO Box 402, 10/12 George Hudson Street, York Y01 6ZE
tel: (01904) 554141
minicom: (01904) 554120
fax: (01904) 554119
email:
housing.socialcare
@york.gov.uk
8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
York Carers Centre
Nursery Block, 17 Priory Street, York, Y01 6ET
tel: (01904) 715490
email:
enquiries
@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk