Guides for Carers
Below you will find useful information guides and resources for carers.
Our Local Services
Leicester Carers Support Service
Providing support to Carers over the age of 18 living in the City of Leicester.
Rutland Carers Support Group
Offering carers of older people suffering debilitating illness such as Alzheimer's or MS the opportunity to meet and support each other.
Independent Care Act Advocacy
Supporting people in Leicestershire, Rutland and the City of Leicester experiencing difficulty in care and support processes.
Information Guides and Factsheets
Advice for carers (IG13)
Caring for someone with dementia (IG47)
Living with early stage dementia (IG48)
Carer's Allowance (IG52)
At home with dementia (IG55)
Other Resources
Local Authorities
Leicester City Council
Information and advice available from Leicester City Council's Adult Social Care Department.
Email: customer.services@leicester.gov.uk
Phone: 0116 454 1000
Leicestershire County Council
Help and information available from Leicestershire County Council's Adult Social Care Department.
Phone: 0116 305 0004
Email: adultsandcommunities@leics.gov.uk
Visit the Leicestershire County Council website
Other Charities
Support for Carers Leicestershire
Visit the Support for Carers Leicestershire Website
Local information, advice and support for carers.
Carers Direct
Information, advice and support for carers.
Visit the Carers Direct website
Carers UK
Carers UK provides information and advice to anyone who is looking after a sick, disabled or elderly frail friend or relative at home. They can also put carers in touch with one another and bring their needs and problems to the attention of the Government and media. Literature is also available.
20 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4LX
Carersline: 020 7378 4999 (Monday to Friday, 10.00am - midday and 2.00pm - 4.00pm)
Email: info@ukcarers.org
Carers Trust East Midlands
The Carers Trust East Midlands provides a variety of services such as Carer Breaks, activities, personal care and emotional support. Their services are delivered in the home or in the community and are provided to all carers and people with care needs regardless of age or disability.
19 Pelham Road
Sherwood
Nottingham
NG5 1AP
Phone: 01455 560046
Visit the Carers Trust website
Citizens Advice
This service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice that people need for the problems they face.
Citizens Advice LeicesterShire
60 Charles St
Leicester
LE1 1FB
Phone: 0300 330 1025
Visit the Citizens Advice website
The Samaritans
1A Elmfield Ave
Leicester
LE2 1RB
National phone number: 0845 790 9090
Leicester phone number: 0116 270 0007
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Disabled Living Foundation
The Disabled Living Foundation provide information and advice on disability equipment. Daily living and independence for disabled people and older people.
Disabled Living Foundation
Unit 1, 34 Chatfield Road
Wandsworth
London
SW11 3SE
Phone: 0300 123 3084, Monday to Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Text phone - 020 7432 8009
Visit the Disabled Living Foundation website
Government Departments
Department of Work and Pensions
Information for people with disabilities and their carers on the benefits available.