Serving the people of Bradford, Harrogate, Selby and Craven Districts

29th January 2024

New group for parent carers across Selby district

Carers’ Resource is inviting parent carers in the Selby area to its new group, following a successful launch event recently.

The charity has set up a new Selby district parent carer group, which will meet every two weeks on a Tuesday, 10am – 11.30am, at Summit Indoor Adventure, on Scott Road, Selby, with the first get-together taking place on 20th February, 2024.

It comes after a launch event was held for the group at the end of November last year, where parent carers got to know each other over a cuppa. They also filled in a questionnaire to share their views about when they would prefer the group to meet, how often and what it should offer.

The group is for local parent carers who have a child with additional needs (e.g. learning, physical, behavioural, emotional, mental health), whatever their age, and with or without a diagnosis.

Carers’ Resource will be inviting guest speakers/professionals to attend the group to provide information and advice on a wide variety of topics.

Helen Prince, Head of Young Carers and Families at Carers’ Resource, said: “Following our launch event, we know there is a need and desire for this parent carer group in the Selby district.

“This group is a chance to meet other parent carers and support each other, ask questions, take some time out over a brew, and find out useful information from guest speakers and professionals.

“We’re really looking forward to meeting lots of parent carers and running a group that brings parent carers together in a welcoming and supportive environment.”

If you would like to attend, or for more information, call Amy Morton on 07940 982167 or email amorton@carersresource.org