Do you help to look after someone?
A carer provides emotional and practical support to a loved one, family member, or friend. This is due to a disability, a health condition, or old age. If you care for someone under these circumstances, there is help available for you.
- The practice can offer you information on support services.
- We can also offer a carer’s needs assessment. It will allow you to discuss your needs and any extra support or services.
If you are a carer and want more information, please speak to the Patient Services Team. They will arrange for information to be sent to you.
The below websites offer support and services for carers.
VASL
VASL is a charity in Market Harborough. It aims to improve lives. Services include support for family carers and lonely older people. It also offers volunteer transport and activities to boost mental well-being. Most of the work is done by trained volunteers.
Clasp The Carers Centre Leicestershire and Rutland
Clasp is well known local charity, dedicated to supporting unpaid carers across the diverse populations and communities of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. They have a wide range of services for carers and work with many partners who provide other specialist services to support you and your family.
First Contact Plus
First Contact Plus is a web tool for adults in Leicestershire. It gathers information on various services in one spot. The initiative aids residents needing help with multiple issues. They can access advice, support, and information easily. Topics include housing, health, independent living, financial advice, work, and security. Leicestershire County Council runs First Contact Plus. It collaborates with GPs, police, health groups, charities, social care, and local councils. This teamwork aims to simplify access to services.
Carers Trust
Provide information online to help unpaid carers access the support they need.
Alzheimer’s Society
Provide support for anyone affected by dementia. They help people with dementia stay connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
MS Society
MS can be tough to deal with. Whether you’ve had it for a while, are newly diagnosed, or are waiting for a diagnosis, the MS Society is here for you. They offer support to those who care about someone with MS.
Lamp
Lamp (Leicestershire Action for Mental Health Project) offers mental health support to the people of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. It also helps families and carers.
Carers UK
Carers UK are there for unpaid carers with expert information, advice and support.