Carer Organizations
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.
20-25 Glasshouse Yard
London
EC1A 4JT
Carersline: 0808 808 7777 (Mon - Fri 10am - midday and 2-4pm)
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 573 653
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
CLASP
- Carers of Leicestershire Action & Support Group
Advice, support,
training, advocacy service, information & social activities. All carers are
welcome to drop in.
The Carers Centre
19-23 Humberstone Road
Leicester
0116 251 0999
Carefree - Leicestershire Young Carers
Carefree provides information, social and leisure activities, support and an
advocacy service for young carers. It runs groups that meet on a regular basis
Medway House
1A Salisbury Road
Leicester
LE1 7QR
0116 275 6533
Age Concern
Lansdowne House
113 Prices Road East
Leicester
LE1 7LA
0116 299 2233
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)
All lines are open Monday - Friday 9am to 4pm
Textphone: 0800 26 96 26
LAMP
- Leicestershire Action for Mental Health Project
Provides an advocacy service for carers of people with mental ill health
67 Regent Road, Leics. LE1 6YF
Tel: 0116 255 6286
Leicestershire Focusline
Telephone support service for people in mental distress in Leicester,
Leicestershire & Rutland
Helpline: 08000 272 127
Mencap Regional Office
Advice and support for carers of people with a learning disability
35 St. Nicholas Place, Leics.
Tel: 0116 251 0011
Learning Disability Helpline
Advice and support for people with learning disabilities and their carers
Helpline: 0808 808 1111
Stroke National Helpline
Advice and support for stroke survivors and their carers
Helpline: 0845 303 3100 lines are open Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm
Mosaic – Shaping Disability
Tel: 0116
251 5565
Services for disabled people and their carers, including a visiting
service
Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Carers Helpline
Tel: 0116 255 0667