York Carers Centre is inviting residents across York to join them in celebrating Carers Week 2026 with a programme of community events, information stalls, presentations, and awareness activities taking place across the city from 8–14 June.
Centre for Care research found that the economic value of the support provided by unpaid carers in the UK is now £184 billion a year. Yet, carers often find themselves unrecognised and undervalued, both within their local area and nationally.
This year’s national theme, “Building Carer Friendly Communities,” highlights the importance of creating places and services where unpaid carers are recognised, understood, valued, and supported within their caring role.
Throughout the week, York Carers Centre staff and volunteers will be out in the community raising awareness of unpaid caring roles and the support available locally. Residents are encouraged to stop by, meet the team, access free advice, and learn more about opportunities and services for carers in York.
Information and fundraising stalls will take place at the following locations:
• Bishopthorpe – Monday 8 June, 1pm–4pm, outside the Co-op
• Acomb High Street – Tuesday 9 June, 10am–4pm
• Monks Cross – Wednesday 10 June, 10am–4pm
• Haxby – Thursday 11 June, 1pm–4pm, next to Costa Coffee
Dedicated mental health awareness stalls will also be held at:
• Huntington House – Tuesday 9 June, 11am–2pm
• Foss Park – Tuesday 9 June, 2pm–4pm
In addition, York Carers Centre will host awareness presentations, talks and support groups within its regular groups throughout the week, exploring what makes a truly carer friendly community.
Carer friendly communities are places and networks where unpaid carers are recognised, supported, and valued, making it easier for them to balance caring responsibilities with everyday life. These communities help ensure carers have fair opportunities, practical support, and the ability to lead fulfilling lives alongside their caring responsibilities.
Chief Executive Officer of York Carers Centre, Sharron Smith, says:
“Carers Week is an important opportunity to recognise the vital contribution unpaid carers make every day. This year’s theme of building carer-friendly communities helps us to consider carers in all their communities, whether that be at school, work, home, in their local area or in any networks they belong to.
At York Carers Centre, we are using Carers Week 2026 to reach out to carers in their communities through a roadshow of events across the city to raise awareness, and to provide information, advice and support.”
Whether someone is a carer themselves, knows someone who is caring for a loved one, or simply wants to support local carers, everyone is welcome to attend the events and find out more about the work of York Carers Centre.
For more information about Carers Week activities and support available for unpaid carers in York, please visit York Carers Centre website