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HRH The Princess Royal visited Carers Plus Yorkshire in Snainton on Monday.
As Chair of the Carers Trust, Princess Anne attended an afternoon tea to celebrate the work of Carers Plus Yorkshire to support unpaid carers in the local community.
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On arrival, Princess Anne was formally presented by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Sir Christopher Legard, Carers Plus Yorkshire Vice Chair of Trustees Dorn Pryce, Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth McPherson, North Yorkshire Council’s Corporate Director for Health and Adult Services Abigail Barron and Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby Alison Hume.
The Princess spoke to Elizabeth McPherson about the charity’s latest developments in its 30th anniversary year of supporting unpaid carers. Elizabeth covered the charity’s geographical area, securing funding and the importance of the charity’s qualified and experienced staff to support carers with increasingly complex needs.
Elizabeth also spoke about the charity’s approach to taking support into local communities in unpaid care homes, rather than operating from a dedicated centre, as well as the ongoing challenges around access to respite for unpaid carers and issues facing young carers today.
The Princess then made her way to the main hall to greet and speak to guests from across the charity’s services, including adults, Armed Forces Carers, volunteers, staff members and trustees, hearing first-hand about the charity’s work and the difference it makes to unpaid carers and their families.
At the end of the formal proceedings, the princess cut a celebration cake. Elizabeth said Carers Plus Yorkshire extends its sincere thanks to all the customers who joined the celebration.
She said: “It was a real honor to finally welcome HRH The Princess Royal to Carers Plus Yorkshire and introduce her staff, trustees, carers and volunteers.
“During the visit HRH The Princess Royal was incredibly warm and engaging, interested in our work and the people we support. It was a very special day for everyone at Carers Plus Yorkshire and one we will remember for many years to come.”
