York’s railway chaplain the Rev Dr Stephen Sorby will join York Carers Forum (YCF) as their new patron on August 1.

Dr Sorby, who is based at York Railway Station, is a family carer himself and will join the forum’s existing patrons June Nelsey and the Rev Jeremy Fletcher.

He said: “It’s a huge privilege to take on this exciting challenge as patron within such a committed organisation as YCF. I’m looking forward to getting to know people, and helping to make a real difference.”