Advice for carers

The following organisations offer support and advice for carers, and those in need of care.

York Carers Centre

York Carers Centre helps unpaid carers living with, or caring for someone who lives in York.

They provide advice and information for carers, including some top tips to get you started.

They also offer:

• free advice and information
• a Carers' Emergency Card scheme
• services for young carers (5 to 18 years old)
• services for young adult carers (18 to 25 years old)
• support for carers affected by substance misuse
• regular newsletters
• discounts with local businesses

Age UK York

Age UK York provides advice, information and practical help for people over 60 and their carers, including:

• benefits advice
• community befriending and support services
• short breaks for carers of older people

Carers UK

Carers UK offer free digital support. Use code: DGTL6282.

Parent Carers

The Parent Carer Forum supports parent carers of children aged 0 to 25 years. If you have any questions, email: connect@pcfyork.co.uk.

York and Selby Alzheimer's Society

York and Selby Alzheimer's Society offers information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future.

Which? Later Life Care

Which? Later Life Care offers free independent and practical advice about caring for older people in the UK.

York Carers Strategy

The York Carers Strategy 2019 to 2024 details how we'd like to see the lives of carers improved in coming years.

It’s been written by a group of people from health and social care organisations, including the council, healthcare professionals, charities, families, and carers themselves.

Useful links for carers

See further useful information for carers:

• Short breaks or holidays for carers
• Managing someone else’s affairs
• Support in the workplace for carers
• Young carers
• Training and education for carers
• Events and activities for carers
• Live Well York
• Support and benefits for carers
• Carers Trust
• The Mix
• Healthwatch York
• Dementia Forward
• Alzheimer's Society

Consider looking at specific condition websites for example, the Stroke Association.

In addition, all carers over 18 can speak to the Local Social Prescribing Offer on telephone: 01904 437911.

Also see

• Being a carer
• Be Independent