The YCED Carers Support Group currently provides a monthly support group for carers. The aims of the Group are:
To offer Carers of people suffering from anorexia and bulimia an accessible, approachable and sympathetic forum for help, support and information
Provide supportive discussion and sharing of experiences in a relaxed and friendly environment
Promote awareness of the group and its existence
Encourage contact with those who seek support
We meet on the first Wednesday of every month, 7.00pm – 8.30pm at the Newsam Centre. Please call 0113 305 6400 for further information. The dates for the 2011 meetings are as follows:
Wednesday 5th January
Wednesday 2nd February
Wednesday 2nd March
Wednesday 6th April
Wednesday 4th May
Wednesday 1st June
Wednesday 6th July
Wednesday 3rd August
Wednesday 7th September (AGM)
Wednesday 5th October
Wednesday 2rd November
Wednesday 7th December
Useful links
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust carers website www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/carers
Government Carers website www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone/index.htm
Crossroads – caring for carers www.crossroads.org.uk/