Barnardos Care Free Project
W: http://www.barnardos.org.uk/carefree
T: 0116 286 7182
E: carefree@barnardos.org.uk
About Us
Support for young carers – They offer a wide range of practical and emotional support services for young carers within Leicester and Leicestershire. An initial assessment can be arranged for a school or home visit.
How to access
Self Referral via online forms and phone
Helpline open 24 hour answerphone leave message
West Point, Feldspar Close,
Warren Park, Enderby
LE19 4SD
Volunteering: Yes
Blaby Time Out for Carers Group
W: https://www.supportforcarers.org/your-area/in/blaby/
T: 0845 689 9510
E: maureen@supportforcarers.org
About Us
A monthly social support group for careres to meet up in their local area
How to access
access via phone or email
2nd Tuesday of every month
Whetstone Parish Council
Council Offices
Cemetery Rd
Whetstone
Leicester
LE8 6LL
How to access
Just turn up
1st and 3rd Tues of every month 10:30am-12pm
Palmers Garden Centre Café, St Johns, Enderby LE19 2BS
Home Start
W: www.homestartbow.org.uk
T: 0116 263 0270
About Us
Support parents through home start volunteers, who can visit parents in
their own home. Family groups also run in local area. Offer project
specifically for mums suffering from postnatal depression/low mood
How to access
Self Referral
Have to have at least 1 child under 5.
Course is 7 weeks 3 times a year
Office Hours
Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am-3:30pm
Home Start Blaby District
Oadby and Wigston, 254 Braunstone Lane,
Leicester LE3 3AS
Perinatal Psychiatry Service (NHS)
W: http://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/_OurServicesAZ-PerinatalServicefor
E: n/a
About Us
Offer assessment, treatment and support women across Leicestershire and Rutland, offering support until baby is 1 year old.
How to access
Via GP, Obstetrician, Midwife or health visitor. No Self-referral
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Riverside House
Bridge Park Plaza
Bridge Park Road
Thurmaston
Leicester
LE4 8PQ
VASL
W: https://www.supportforcarers.org/your-area/in/blaby/groups-forums/
E: maureen@supportforcarers.org
About Us
Support for carers Leics/Leicestershire – Community based, helping carers over 18. Advice line – talk about any aspect of being carer
How to access
Self referral
Advice Line
Mon- Thurs
9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri
9am-4:30pm
Support for Carers Leicestershire
1st Floor, Torch House, Torch Way, Market Harborough
LE16 9HL
Volunteering: Yes
Alzheimer’s Society
W: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
T: 0116 231 6921
E: leicestershireandrutland@alzheimers.org.uk
About Us
Oadby Carers Support Group & Activity Group – Opportunity for carers
to get info about dementia and gain peer support to help with their
caring role. Activity sessions for people with dementia held separately
including bingo, craft making, signing etc. Meet 3rd Fri of every month
How to access
Self Referral
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
3rd Fri of every month, 2:00pm-3:30pm for activities
Oadby Methodist Church, Harborough Road, Oadby,
LE2 4LA
Volunteering: Yes
Enable Me Centre
W: n/a
T: Julie 0844 893 6956
E: n/a
About Us
Provides solutions for indpendent living, daily living aids and home adaptations, and demonstrations to help you choose the best equipment for your needs
How to access
Self via phone
Mon – Fri 8:30am – 6pm
NRS Community Equipment Services, Units K L M, Wilson Road, South Wigston, Leciester, LE18 4TP
Family Support Group
W: https://www.supportforcarers.org/your-area/in/oadby-wigston/groups-forums/
T: 0116 275 2097 or 01455 899111
E: n/a
About Us
Support group for families and carers looking after children or young people from 0-19 years with additional needs or disabilities. Drop in for a coffee and a chat, and info and support
How to access
Menphys Centre, Launceston Road, Wigston
Opening times: Every 2nd Fri of month 10am-12pm
Referral pathway: Drop in
Home Start: Mums in Mind Course
W: www.homestartbow.org.uk
T: 0116 263 0270
E: info@homestartblabyoadbyandwigston.org.uk
About Us
The Home Starts MIM project is specifically designed to help support mums who are suffering from postnatal depression or are feeling low
How to access
Home Start Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston, 254 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, LE3 3AS
Opening times: Office hours: Tuesday – Thursday 9.30am- 3:30pm
Referral pathway: 7 week course runs three times a year. Self referral
Home Start
W: www.homestartbow.org.uk
T: 0116 263 0270
E: info@home-startblabyoadbyandwigston.org.uk
About Us
Support parents through home start volunteers, who can visit parents in their own home. Family groups also run in local area
How to access
Have to have at least 1 child under 5
Office hours: Tuesday – Thursday 9.30am- 3:30pm
Home Start Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston, 254 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, LE3 3AS
Perinatal Psychiatry Service (NHS)
W: http://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/_OurServicesAZ-PerinatalServiceforAdultMentalHealth.aspx
E: n/a
About Us
Offer assessment, treatment and support women acorss Leicestershire and Rutland, offering support until baby is 1 year old.
How to access
Via GP, Obstetrician, Midwife or health visitor. No Self-referral
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Riverside House
Bridge Park Plaza
Bridge Park Road
Thurmaston
Leicester
LE4 8PQ
Rethink Mental Health Carers Group
W: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
Drop in social group for carers for people with mental health issues
How to access
Turn up
3rd Thurs of Month 1pm-3pm
Cedar Centre, Cedar Avenue, Wigston, LE18 2LA
Volunteering: Yes
Rotary Club
W: https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=481786&ClubID=431
E: n/a
About Us
Memory Café – support carers and people living with memory
loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s.
How to access
Self referral
£2.5 per person for refreshments and activities
Every second Monday of the month
10am-12pm
Trinity Methodist Church, Harborough Road, Oadby,
LE2 4LA
The Salvation Army Leicester South
W: http://www.leicestersouthsa.org.uk/
T: 01162774114
E: office@leicestersouthsa.org.uk
About Us
Various activity groups throughout the week
How to access
New members always welcome. Most cost around £1 per session, but enquire for specific details of each group.
Fun Music ‘n’ Movement group (aged 6 months+) 10am on a Monday
Little Conkers gather (Mother & Child group) 10am on a Thursday
Messy church 3.45pm on a every second Thursday
The Salvation Army,
Ladysmith Road (off Saffron Road),
South Wigston, LE18 4UZ
Volunteering: Yes
Time Out for Carers
W: https://www.supportforcarers.org/your-area/in/oadby-wigston/activities-events/
E: n/a
About Us
Salvation Army – Drop in group for carers
How to access
Ladysmith Road, off Saffron Road, South Wigston, LE18 4U
Opening times: 3rd Thurs of Month 2:30pm-4pm
VASL
E: maureen@supportforcarers.org
About Us
Support for carers inLeicestershire – Community based, helping
carers over 18. Advice line – talk about any aspect of being carer
How to access
Self referral
Advice Line
Mon – Thurs 9:00am-5:00pm
Fri 9:00am – 4:30pm
Support for Carers Leicestershire, 1st Floor, Torch House, Torch Way, Market Harborough, LE16 9HL
ADHD Solutions
W: http://cmsms.adhdsolutions.org/
T: 0116 261 0711
E: leicestershireandrutland@alzheimers.org.uk
About Us
Help & Support for children young people and adults with ADHD and their families and anyone who supports them/works with them.
How to access
Self Referral
via phone
St Gabriel’s Community Centre
Kerrysdale Avenue
Rushey Mead
Leicester
LE4 7GH
Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland Macmillan
Cancer Support Project
W: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/leics/our-services/support-for-carers/macmillan-cancer-support/
T: 0116 204 6440 / 07734960243 / 0116 223 7370 / 07734960242
E: Rosalind.Moore@ageukleices.org.uk Karen.Valentine@ageukleices.org.uk
About Us
Support anyone over 50 affected by cancer and provides emotional and practical support
How to access
Self via phone
Mon – Thurs
8:30am – 4:30pm
Mon – Fri
9:30am – 2:30pm
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland Macmillan Cancer Support Project
Minster House
30 De Montfort Street
Leicester
LE1 7GD
Volunteering: Yes
LE1 6NB
Ansaar Carer’s Wellbeing Project
T: 0116 262 1000
E: info@ansaar.org
About Us
Supports carers to develop their strengths and increase their confidence to access their rights and entitlements. Also offers opportunities that will promote their health and wellbeing. The project provides:
– FREE ongoing Peer Support Groups, Carers Breaks and ‘Information, Advice and Guidance’ sessions
– One to One support for carers to help identify personal aspirations to enhance their life outside of caring
– Information and advice to carers about services and resources available
– Information and advice about carers’ right and entitlements.
How To Acccess
112 Melbourne Road
Leicester
LE2 0DS
Opening times: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Referral pathway: Self, via call, email or drop in.
Volunteering: Yes
Belgrave Breastfeeding Support Group
W: On facebook – Leicester Breast Friends
T: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
All topics of feeding are covered or just meet other mums
How to access
Just turn up
Tues 10am-12pm
Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Rothley Street, leics., LE4 6LF
Carers Action Group
W: http://www.familycarers.org.uk/member/carers-action-group
T: 07940 180826
E: stephanie-chapman@ntlworld.com
About Us
Represents carers across Leicester. Also offer virtual networks, face to face support across region subject to transport being funded, attendance at national conference.
How to access
Contact for more info
46 Herrick Road, leciester, LE2 6DH
Centre for Fun & Families
W: http://funandfamilies.co.uk/cff2014/
T: 01162234254
E: centre@funandfamilies.org.uk
About Us
Offers group sessions to young people and parents/carers of children aged 3-17 years old
How to access
177/179 Narborough Road,
Leicester, LE3 0PE
Various opening times depending on group. Contact or see website for more information
Volunteering: No
Complain About Poor Standards of Care
W: n/a
About Us
Place to complain about poor standards of care in social care services
How to access
To send a written complaint:
Complaints Manager, Social Care Service,
FREEPOST LE 1779, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8XR
Family Action Leicestershire perinatal Support Service
W: https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/adult-mental-health-and-wellbeing/
E: perinatal@family-action.org.uk
About Us
Supporting the parents and other family members where possible. Offering early intervention, low intesity services for those with low-moderate diagnosed mental health issues or at risk of developing perinatal mental illness.
How to access
Contact for more info
Mon – Thurs 9am – 9pm, Fri 9am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 4pm
Fosse Neighbourhood Centre, Mantle Road, Leicester, LE3 5HG
Hamilton Children’s Centre
W: n/a
T: 01162946134
E: n/a
About Us
Our Children’s Centre team is looking forward to working with you to help build a brighter future for children and families in the Hamilton area.
How to access
75 Maidenwell Road, Hamilton. LE5 1TG.
Healthy Together Programme Public Health Nursing
W: n/a
T: Chat health service 07520615382
E: theresa.farndon@leicspart.nhs.uk jane.sansom@leicpart.nhs.uk
About Us
Confidential advice, care and support to all families with babies and young children up to 5 years. Includes health assessments, advice on parenting and adult matters, central point of contact for services, monitoring and promotion of physical and emotional health of mothers babies and their families, infant feeding promotion and management, and child protection/saefguarding.
How to access
GP/ Children’s centre staff / other health care professional involved in family’s care or self-referrals accepted
Leicester City Childrens Centres (Sure Start)
W: http://families.leicester.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families-centres/
T: Bewcastle: 0116 221 1199
Braunstone: 01163737150
Beaumont Leys : 01162211199
Thurnby Lodge: 0116 2924590
Netherhall: 0116 2924540
New Parks: 0116 2293257
St. Matthews: 0116 2426370
Highfields: 0116 2946200
Belgrave & Rushy Mead: 0116 2914604
Eyres Monsell: 0116 2252200
About Us
Various childrens centres across Leicester: We have lots of fun and informative activities and sessions for you to join in with…all free. There are Supporting Families Workers who can help with your questions, behavioural problems, toilet training, development issues and anything else you may need support with.
How to access
Self or professional referral – Phone
8:30 – 5:00pm – Mon – Thurs, Fri 8:30 – 4:30
Bewcastle Grove, Mowmacre Hill, Leicester, LE4 2JY
Volunteering: Yes
Leicester eating disorders carers group
W: www.leics-edcg.btck.co.uk/home/ourmeetings
T: Michael Hibbert: 01530 276625, (M) 07925 131265
About Us
Support group for carers of those with eating disorders
How to access
3rd Wednesday of each month 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Meeting Room 1, Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicestershire, LE3 9DZ
Leicester SENDIASS
W: http://www.sendiassleicester.org.uk/
E: n/a
About Us
Free independent advice and support to parents and carers of young people (0-25yrs) with special needs or disabilites
How to access
Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Voluntary Action LeicesterShire, 9 Newarke Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5SN
Loros
E: info@loros.co.uk
About Us
Wellbeing drop in service in day therapy for patients with life limiting conditions (eg. Cancer, MS) Carers can attend also
How to access
Just drop in
10am-4pm
Loros, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QE
Volunteering: Yes
Perinatal Psychiatry Service (NHS)
W: http://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/_OurServicesAZ-PerinatalServiceforAdultMentalHealth.aspx
E: n/a
About Us
Offer assessment, treatment and support women across Leicestershire and Rutland, offering support until baby is 1 year old.
How to access
Via GP, Obstetrician, Midwife or health visitor. No Self-referral
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Riverside House
Bridge Park Plaza
Bridge Park Road
Thurmaston
Leicester
LE4 8PQ
Shooting Stars Community Support/ Home Care
W: n/a
T: 0116 2541056
E: n/a
About Us
Person centred service tailored to meet each person’s needs and aspirations with experienced, DBS checked staff. Can accompany to local activites and/or provide home care For all ages. For elderly, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and dementia.
How to access
Call the phone number
24hr on call
103 Glenfield Road Leicester LE3 6DH
The Carers Centre
W: http://claspthecarerscentre.org.uk/
E: enquiries@the carerscentre.org.uk
About Us
Advocacy and representation, information and advice, emotional support and training for carers
Check out March’s schedule here
Find out more about their autism group here
How to access
Drop in sessions. Some courses need to be booked.
Monday-Friday 9-5 Drop in sessions: 9.30-4.00pm
Unit 19, 4th Floor, Matrix House, Constitution Hill, Leicester, LE1 1PL
Tuesday Teapot Group
W: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
Drop in social group for carers, tea and cake with a chat
How to access
Self
2nd, 4th Tues every month 2pm-4pm
Parish Hall, Kings Drive, Leicester Forest East,
VASL
E: maureen@supportforcarers.org
About Us
Support for carers Leics/Leicestershire – Community based, helping carers over 18. Advice line – talk about any aspect of being carer
How to access
Self referral
Advice Line
Mon – Thurs
9am -5pm
Fri
9am-4:30pm
Support for Carers Leicestershire,
1st Floor, Torch House, Torch Way, Market Harborough,
LE16 9HL
Volunteering: Yes
Mission Statement
To help those in need and crisis across Leicester and to help access services.
Contact Us
Life Links, 60 Charles Street
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1FB
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