Our Carers' Café - St Gemma's Hospice

St Gemma’s Carers’ Café provides support for those caring for someone with a life-limiting illness. The group offers a safe space to relax, meet others and seek advice.

What is St Gemma’s Carers’ Café?

Carers are welcomed to our comfortable, light and airy Out-Patients building by a friendly and experienced team of professionals. Help is available for those feeling stressed, worried and tired as a result of caring for a loved one.

St Gemma’s Carers’ Café offers:

A break from the role of caring
The opportunity to meet a small, welcoming group of others in a similar situation
A chance to share experiences with other carers and offer support to each other
A safe, relaxed environment where you can discuss your needs and worries
Useful information including leaflets and internet access
Access to support and advice including exploration of coping strategies
Complimentary hot and cold drinks to accompany a listening ear.

Who can attend the Carers’ Café?

The café is open to everyone who is caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness. The people attending are different ages, genders, religions and from different backgrounds, and they all have one thing that acts as the glue that binds them together – caring for someone who is terminally ill.

When does the Carer’s Cafe take place?

The Carers’ Cafe is restarting on 16th March 2023 and will take place from 11am-12.30am on the first and third Thursday of every month.

What to expect on your visit

Each session is different. There have been speakers on subjects such as complementary therapy, medication, relaxation and healthy eating. Other weeks people are happy to share their issues, support each other and just enjoy the normality of laughing and chatting about everyday things.

The group meets in the St Gemma’s Out-Patients building, just off Harrogate Road in Moortown and is clearly signposted. If you are travelling by car, at the entrance to the car park, pull up adjacent to the barrier and press the button to be given access to our free parking. If the car park is full further parking is available within walking distance. St Gemma’s is also easily accessible by bus from Leeds city centre. Our facilities are fully accessible for those with wheelchairs and other mobility issues.

At the end of each session, carers are most welcome to visit our on-site bistro a short walk away, which is open to the public and serves delicious hot and cold food.

If you are interested in attending the Carers’ Café or have any questions, please contact the Family Support Team on 0113 306 9167 or email Jade Short at jade.short@st-gemma.co.uk

Where to Find Us

Our Carers’ Café

St Gemma’s Carers’ Café provides support for those caring for someone with a life-limiting illness. The group offers a safe space to relax, meet others and seek advice.