TWO charities which have provided support for carers for 25 years are joining forces to expand their services. Scarborough & Ryedale Carers Resource and Hambleton and Richmondshire Carers Centre have provided unpaid carers across their respective areas with information, advice and support services. Over this time, they have developed a partnership between the teams sharing knowledge, expertise and resources wherever possible and as a result will be officially combining from July 1 as Carers Plus Yorkshire Elizabeth McPherson, Chief Executive Officer, said: "Both organisations have developed a highly valued and impactful carers service, valued by our clients and those who commission our work.