York Carers Centre Supporting Carers Fiona Hick Adult

York Carers Centre Supporting Carers Fiona Hick Adult Carer Support Worker Bethany Monroe Young Carer

What is a carer? “someone who unpaid, is looking after or supporting a relative, friend or neighbour who is ill, disabled, frail or in need of emotional support”

Carers may. . . look after more than one person live in the same house as the person they are looking after or they may live separately provide full-time care, or care at specific times such as evenings or weekends juggle paid work and a caring role

Who are carers? neighbours and friends young carers parents who are carers provide emotional support It is about the impact it has on their life

Carers worry about money l organising equipment/mobility aids l suitable accommodation l having a break l finding out information about conditions l their own health and well being l

They may not. . . know that they are a carer be comfortable with the term ‘carer’ know support is available know about York Carers Centre

York Carers Centre l l is a local, independent charity based at Priory Street helps unpaid carers in York find the support they need provides advice, information, activities and support works with other groups to raise the profile of carers

Registering with York Carers Centre lreceive regular newsletters / emails l come to social activities l can use our services l get a discount card

What services do we offer? 1. 2. 3. 4. Support for adults Support for young carers (8 to 18) Support for young adult carers (18 to 25) Carers Emergency Card

Support for adults carers l l l benefits advice substance misuse service employment, education and training advice drop in sessions signposting/referrals to other agencies help filling in forms

Support for young carers Support for carers 8 to 18: 1. one to one 2. regular groups 3. trips, events, and residential breaks for young carers

Young Carers Revolution l l l forum for young carers gives a them a voice and recognition created DVD and posters Education Guardian, Evening Press, Big Issue, BBC York, Newsround won a 2010 Community Pride Award

Help for young adult carers (18 to 25) part time advice worker provides: l information l advice l one to one support if needed l social events including a film club and pub quiz l

Emergency Card Scheme l helps a carer register an emergency plan, so that if there is an emergency the person they care for will not be left at risk l is free to join

How you can help recognise carers you come into contact with 2. listen to them and take what they say seriously l they are partners in care, contributing expertise l particularly think about this with young carers 1.

How to contact us www. yorkcarerscentre. co. uk (01904) 715490 enquiries@yorkcarerscentre. co. uk