Services for carers
Age Concern Leicester Shire & Rutland aims to help all older people and their carers. We provide information, a listening ear, and direct services.
If you need help and would like more information please contact us
- Information and advice for older people and their carers on subjects including
money
health
housing
services
other forms of support
leisure and education
residential and nursing care - Respite
Daycare groups
Daybreak scheme - For carers of older people with Mental Health problems including dementia
Emotional Support
Home visits
Information and advice
Carers support groups
Community Dementia Respite Service - Practical Help
Handyman
Home help - Social groups
Lunch clubs
Activities
Holidays
Useful Contacts For Carers
Leicestershire County Council
Help and information available from Leicestershire County Council's Social Services Department
Telephone : 0116 265 7404
E-mail
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.
Ruth Pitter House
20-25 Glasshouse Yard
London
EC1A 4JT
Carersline: 0808 808 7777 (Mon - Fri 10am - midday and 2-4pm)
Fax: 020 7490 8824
E-Mail
Crossroads-Caring for Carers
Crossroads-Caring for Carers is a major charity providing practical support to carers where they need it most: in the home. Crossroads has over 200 schemes across England and Wales.
10 Regent Place
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 2PN
Tel: 01788 573653
Fax: 01788 565498
Princess Royal Trust for Carers
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is a national charity. It exists to make it easier for carers to cope by providing information, support and practical help to carers. It has a network of over 100 independently-managed Carers Centres across the UK currently. The Trust provides training and support for Carers Centres, as well as raising funds for development work.
Tel: 0207 480 7788
London Office
142 Minories,
London EC3N 1LB
Tel: (020) 7480 7788
Fax: (020) 7481 4729
E-Mail
Northern Office
Suite 4, Oak House,
High Street,
Chorley PR7 1DW
Tel: (01257) 234 070
Fax: (01257) 234 105
E-Mail
The Samaritans
National Number 0845 7909090
E-Mail
Holiday Care Services
Tel: 01293 774535
Fax: 01293 784647
Minicom: 01293 776943
E-Mail
Holiday Care Service is a source of holiday and travel information and support for people with disabilities. They have a database on all aspects of accessible tourism and travel in the UK and overseas. They also have a database of respite care facilities in the UK which offer short term stays for disabled people with or without their carers. Information packs are available.
Disabled Living Foundation
380-384 Harrow Road
London
W9 2HU
Tel: 0845 130 9177 (Helpline) Mon to Fri 10am -4pm
Text phone - 020 7432 8009.
The Disabled Living Foundation provide information and advice on disability equipment. Daily living and independence for disabled people and older people.
Age Concern
Astral House
1268 London Road
London
SW16 4ER
Helpline: 0800 009966 (7am to 7pm every day)
Promote the well-being of older people to make life a more fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Can provide advice and information on a variety of elderly related issues. They can give general information on housing, health, community care, benefits etc.
Help the Aged
207-221 Pentonville Road
London
N1 9UZ
Tel: 020 7278 1114
SeniorLine: 0808 800 6565 (For FREE welfare rights advice - not medical advice)
In Northern Ireland call: 0808 808 7575
All lines are open Monday - Friday 9am to 4pm
Textphone: 0800 26 96 26
E-Mail
Provides practical support to help older people live independent lives, particularly those who are frail, isolated or poor.
Department of Work and Pensions (formerly Department of Social Security)
Benefit Enquiry Line (BEL): 0800 88 22 00.
Textphone: 0800 24 33 55
A confidential telephone service for people with disabilities and their carers providing information and leaflets on benefits available.
Citizen's Advice
Tel: 0870 126 4010 (National)