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New websites provide 24/7 support to families

10 November 2023

York families will now be able to get information and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, thanks to the launch of two new websitesRaise York and York Send (York’s Local Offer) have been created with children and young people, parents, carers and professionals to make it quicker and easier for local families to get the information they need about local services and community support.Read more about Raise York and York Send on the council website....

Carers Rights Day

10 November 2023

Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of carers’ rights and entitlements, to help carers get the support they need.
Our Advice Workers are here to help with questions about your rights, and those of the person you care for.
To celebrate Carers Rights Day on Friday 24 November we invite you to join us at our Planning for Your Future event.
There will be presentations from experts covering the following topics:
• Lasting Power of Attorney, Wills and Trusts• Indepen...

York Disability Week 2023

08 November 2023

We're delighted to say that our 2023 programme is now published. This year the week takes place from 25th November to 3rd December.Contact us if you'd like a paper copy or if you would like it in large font, or braille, or if you would like to join our mailing list.
You can find separate listings of each event on the Individual Events List. Each year a group of individuals and organisations from across the city, supported by York Human Rights City Network , come together and volunteer their ti...

City Of York Sensory Service Consultation- Share Your Views

06 November 2023

Sensory support services in York provide a wide range of support for adult customers with sight and, or hearing loss. This includes putting people in contact with other specialist services. City of York Council are looking at what services people with sensory needs use now, and what can be done to improve services in the future. They welcome your feedback if you: are living with a sensory impairment, are a friend or family member of someone with sensory loss or a carer for someone with sensory l...

Volunteer Roadshow - York Carers Centre

23 October 2023

York Carers Centre Volunteer Roadshows
York Carers Centre is an independent charity and a network member of the national Carers Trust. We work in partnership with carers, statutory and voluntary organisations to ensure unpaid carers throughout York have access to confidential information, advice and support. We work with carers to influence positive change in service delivery with local government, employers, schools and health providers.
York Carers Centre support carers of all ages:

Adult...

York Talk Money Autumn 23

23 October 2023

York Talk Money Autumn campaign is running Monday 30 October to Friday 11 November.
Many of us are finding it more difficult to meet everyday expenses due to the increase in cost of living. Advice services have come together to let people know about the support available.We want to make sure people are

Getting all the help they are entitled to
Reduce their outgoings as much as possible
Get advice if they need assistance

To do this

Use a free independent benefits calculator to make...

Young Onset Dementia Awareness Day 24th October

16 October 2023

Last year, we created National Young Onset Dementia Day 24 October #YODA . This year, to mark the day and as part of our U&ME Campaign - To Create a Voice, we are releasing a special track, which is written and performed by Scott Quinn, inspired by the words of Jonathan Beardsworth (who is living with young onset dementia) and also featuring him on guitar.
To join in on the day, please share the U&ME track - which goes live on #YODA day - to help us raise awareness and champion age-appr...

Healthwatch York Autumn Magazine

13 October 2023

Explore the most recent reports, informative guides, pathways, and spotlighted projects focusing on mental health care in York.Read the Healthwatch magazine
The Autumn issue focuses on:

Annual Report Highlights: Gain insights into how York addressed key health and care challenges by amplifying residents' voices for positive change.
Mental Health Crisis Care: Explore the cover story on York's mental health care crisis, addressing local and national challenges.
Pilot Pathway for Autism and A...