Carers Wakefield & District

08/09/2026

We're at St Mary's Community Centre today for the Dementia Awareness event with Alzheimers.

04/09/2026

Please see the flyer for more information or call 01977 610931.

03/09/2026

Learning Disability Event - Wednesday 21st October 2026

Come along and find out some of the services available to support you. There's also free relaxation therapies and lunch provided.

For more information and/or to book a place please call 01924 305544 or email [email protected]

02/09/2026

Trusts Share and Learn Session

Tuesday 22nd September 2-3pm

Join Carers UK for a share and learn on trusts including what they are and how they work and why they're important for managing someone's affairs.

Exclusively for carers in West Yorkshire, the session will begin with an overview of Power of Attorney (POA) and how it relates to trusts, before looking at trusts in more detail.

In the session you will cover -

Understanding Trusts
- A quick introduction to trusts and some common terminology
- Why someone might consider setting one up

Trust in practice
- An overview of different types of trusts
- Situation where trusts may be useful
- Key considerations and responsibilities

Getting Started
- Things to think about when considering a trust
- Who can help and where to get advice

There'll be time for questions and answers, giving you an opportunity to raise any questions you may have about trusts and managing someone's affairs.

Please click the link below to book your place -

Join us on Tuesday 22 September at 2pm for a Share and Learn on trusts, including what they are, how they work and why they're important for managing someone's affairs. Exclusively for carers in West Yorkshire, the session will offer a comprehensive introduction to trusts and how they relate to your...

31/08/2026

*Please note this has now been cancelled*

Evening Carers Group

Don't forget that we have our Evening Carers Group on this Thursday, 3rd September. It's on from 5.30-7pm and held at 25 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SR. Refreshments are available.

If you'd like to come or would like more information please call us on 01924 305544 or email [email protected]

29/08/2026

Carelink to Careium change over-

From 29th July 2026, council-funded customers who need support with their telecare service, including reporting faults, arranging repairs, or making general enquiries should contact Careium using the details below:

Careium Helpline
Telephone: 01323 690798
Email: [email protected]

If customers have any questions about the change from Care Link to Careium, they can contact Social Care Direct at Wakefield Council.

Social Care Direct
Telephone: 0345 850 3503
Email: [email protected]

28/08/2026

FREE Caring For Carers Training

Self- Management Workshops for Carers

* Still Places Available*

Carers Wakefield & District are working in collaboration with the Recovery College to offer free self management training for carers. This training will enable carers to focus on your own health and wellbeing as a carer, as well as that of the person you care for, giving you the confidence and skills to make changes that will be of benefit to both of you.

This course will run over 4 weeks and will cover action plans, support available to you, considers the emotional pressures of being a carer and introduces various relaxation techniques.

Starts: Thursday 3rd September 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Lasts: 4 weeks
Venue: Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF1 1HR

To book a place or for more information please telephone the Recovery College on 01924 316946.

You will need to complete a very short form to register for this course. If you need any assistance with this then please give us a call on 01924 305544 and we will guide you through the process.

28/08/2026

Groups for September 2026

Mental Health Group -
📅Tuesday 1st⏰10.30am-12pm🏡The Samaritans Centre, 37-39A Charlotte Street, WF1 1UL.
Hemsworth and SESKU Group -
📅Thursday 3rd⏰12.30-2pm🏡Hemsworth Methodist Church, Westfield Road, WF9 4QG.
Evening Carers Group -
📅Thursday 3rd⏰5.30-7pm🏡25 King Street, WF1 2SR.
Care Home Group -
📅Friday 4th⏰10.30am-12.30pm🏡Normanton Town Hall, High Street, WF6 2DZ.

Pontefract and Castleford Group -
📅Tuesday 8th⏰10.30am-12pm🏡Baileygate Court, The Maltings, WF8 1HQ.
Outwood Group -
📅Thursday 10th⏰11am-1pm🏡Bevin Community Centre, Bevin Close, WF1 3ET.

Ackworth Group -
📅Friday 18th⏰1.30-3.30pm🏡Ackworth Community Centre, Bell Lane, WF7 7JH.

Wakefield Group -
📅Thursday 24th⏰10.30am-12pm🏡New Wells Housing Complex, Thornhill Street, WF1 1NJ.
Mens Group -
📅Friday 25th⏰12-1.30pm🏡(Meet at) 25 King Street, WF1 2SR.

Ladies Group -
📅Tuesday 29th⏰10am-12pm🏡25 King Street, WF1 2SR
Ferrybridge and Knottingley Group -
📅Wednesday 30th ⏰10am-12pm🏡Knottingley Club, 29 Hill Top, WF11 8EX.

If you would like to attend one of these groups or would just like more information about them please get in touch via
☎️ 01924 305544
📧 [email protected]

27/08/2026

Carers Awareness Workshop - come along and find out what an unpaid Carer is and some of the support out there for them.

Queens Mill, Castleford - Tuesday 29th September - 10am-1pm.

For more information or to book a place please call 01924 305544 or email us [email protected]

25/08/2026

Colleagues from Yorkshire and the Humber clinical network and West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership have come together to work on a National Dementia pilot and have produced some THINK DELIRIUM resources (link below)

Delirium is a condition where people have increased confusion, changes in thinking and a reduced attention span. Symptoms can develop quickly and often fluctuate during the day.

It can happen to anyone but there are some things that put a person at higher risk. These include older age, hearing and sight loss, a diagnosis of dementia, having multiple health problems, being in hospital with a broken hip or serious illness. Delirium is also known as ‘acute confusion’. It is treatable - but if it is undetected then it can be a life-threatening condition.

The NHS Long Term Plan makes a renewed commitment to improve and widen access to care for people needing mental health support.