We are currently trying to identify and support our carers at the practice.
We would like to support and identify carers at the practice whether you are a carer or caring for anyone which may include a friend or relative that is not registered with us. We have a carers champion at the practice and if you need any advice/support please do contact us. There are a number of services available to support you with this important role and we are there to help support you.
Leicester City Council
Offers lots of support for carers including including support for young carers, financial support, information on getting a carers assessment and advocacy services via a comprehensive website:
Leicester City Council Carers Support
Age UK
- Provides the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland carers passport for people living in the city or caring for someone that lives in the city
- Referral to the Carefree service to access free breaks (eligibility criteria apply)
- Peer support and one to one support for carers over the age of 18
- Opportunities for carers to take part in relaxing activities
- Information, advice and guidance to enable carers to feel more knowledgeable and confident about their caring role and the person they care for
- Carer learning opportunities for carers to improve understanding of support available to support carers’ physical and emotional wellbeing.
Also provides free independent, confidential information and advice to people over 50 and their carers.
Address: Clarence House, 46 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 3PJTel: 0116 2220538
Email: carers@ageukleics.org.uk
Website: Leicester Carers Support Service
VASL – Support for Carers including Carers Passport
The service includes:
- a dedicated telephone advice and support line so you can talk to a team of experienced professionals in confidence about any aspect of being a carer
- assistance in completing the carers assessment
- information on carers’ support groups around the county
- an informative website and self-help videos
- advice on any aspect of the caring role, including financial and legal assistance
We also work closely with health professionals and social services to help people to identify themselves as carers and gain access to the support they need.
Tel: 01858 468 543
Website: Suportforcarers.org
The Carers Centre (CLASP)
- Support for carers
- Information, advice and guidance.
Address: Floor 2, Voluntary Action Leicester, 9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN
Helpline: 0116 251 0999
Website: CLASP – Carers Centre
Dementia Support Service Leicester and Leicestershire
- One to one support, information sessions, memory cafés and social groups to support people living with dementia and their carers.
- Informal carer learning to equip carers with the skills and knowledge that will support them and the person they care for, to live well with dementia.
- Digital support to support individuals living with dementia and carers to increase their confidence and independence with getting online and developing their skills with using technology.
Address: Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland, Thorncroft, 244 London Road, Leicester, LE2 1RH
Tel: 0116 223 7363
Email: dementia.support@ageukleics.org.uk
Website: Age UK
P3 – Leicester Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
Tel: 0808 178 0960
Email: leicestermhwrss@p3charity.org
Website: Leicester Mental Health and Wellbeing Service – P3 (p3charity.org)