Ansaar ‘Be Inspired’ Project
W: https://www.ansaar.org/be-inspired
T: 0116 262 1000
E: info@ansaar.org
About Us
Supporting adults with learning disabilities to reach their potential by recognising their passions, strengths and skills.
- Person centred plans promoting health and wellbeing
- Outings and social activities promoting community integration
- Fun, interactive group sessions promoting independence and life skills
- Culturally appropriate activities developed around individuals’ abilities and interests.
How to access
Referral Process:
Self-refer via email, phone or drop in!
Address:
112 Melbourne Road
Leicester
LE2 0DS
Opening Hours:
Phone line open Monday to Friday – 9am – 5pm
Session times:
Females – Mondays and Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm / 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Males – Tuesdays 9:30-12:30
Volunteering:
Yes
Changing Faces
W: www.changingfaces.org.uk
T: 0300 012 0275
About Us
Support for people who have a scar, mark or condition on their face or body.
How to access
Call for more information!
Opening times:
Monday – Friday – 10:00am -4:00pm
Postal address:
1st Floor, 14 – 15 Mandela Street,
London, NW1 0DU
Volunteering:
Yes
Disability directory of information
W: http://www.ableize.com/Disabled-Groups-and-Clubs-by-County/Leicester-and-Leicestershire/
About Us
Disability related sites, clubs and organisations including wheelchair users clubs, disability sports and recreational activities as well as social groups and carers information and advice.
How to access
For more information visit the website!
Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS)
W: www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
T: 0800 800 0082 / 08088000084
E: Live online chat/ Email Forum
About Us
The helpline advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights.
How to access
Opening Hours:
Helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.
LASS – Leicestershire Aids Support Service
W: http://www.lass.org.uk/
T: 01162559995
E: reception@lass.org.uk
About Us
LASS provides information, advice, guidance and signposting for people living with or affected by HIV. They run twice weekly drop-ins, including women’s and men’s support groups.
How to access
Referral Process:
Self-refer by making contact via phone, website or email!
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Address:
The Michael Wood Centre
53 Regent Road, Leicester, LE1 6YF
Volunteering:
Yes
LEAT
W: http://www.leatleicester.org.uk
T: 01162651525
E: info@leatleicester.org.uk
About Us
Empowering independence for people with Asperger Syndrome
How to access
Referral Process:
Self referral’s can be made by making contact via email, phone or website.
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Address:
LEAT Leicester Limited
4 Penman way
Grove Business Park
First Floor, Gateway House
Enderby
Leicester LE19 1SY
Leicester Wheels for All
W: www.leicesterwfa.weebly.com
T: N/A
E: leciesterwfa@gmail.com
About Us
An all inclusive cycling club for anyone with different needs regardless of age or ability.
How to access
Referral process:
Refer via email
Opening hours:
Various events at various venues.
Address:
Various locations
Volunteering:
Yes
Mencap
W: www.mencap.org.uk
T: 0808 808 1111
E: helpline@mencap.org.uk
About Us
Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.
How to access
Referral process:
Self refer using the online form
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm
Volunteering:
Yes
Mosaic
W: www.mosaic1898.co.uk
T: 0116 231 8720 / 0116 231 4425 (information service helpline)
E: enquiries@mosaic1898.co.uk
About Us
A disability charity providing a range of services to people with disabilities including advocacy, counselling, information, employment and housing support.
How to access
Referral process:
Call or fill out the ‘Get in Touch’ form on the website
Address:
2 Oak Spinney Park, Ratby Lane, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3AW
Opening hours:
Monday – Thursday 9 – 5, Friday 9 – 4:30
Volunteering:
Yes
VALUES
W: www.valuessupport.co.uk/about
T: 0116 2575044
About Us
Values provide disability- friendly social and activity groups for people of all abilities.
They can help you:
- Learn new things
- Do fun activities
- Be independent
- Make new friends
- Find a job
- Start volunteering
How to access
Referral process:
Referrals can be made by making contact via visiting the website or calling
Address:
Voluntary Action Leicestershire
9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 5:30
Volunteering:
Yes
Vista (The Royal Leicestershire, Rutland and Wycliffe Society for the Blind)
W: www.vistablind.org.uk
T: Helpline: 0116 249 8839
E: info@vistablind.org.uk
About Us
Vista is a sight loss charity and provides specialist services for people with learning disabilities, dementia and dual sensory impairment.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact via phone
Address:
Vista
16 New Walk,
Leicester
LE1 6UB
Volunteering:
Yes
Macular Society
W: https://www.macularsociety.org/
T: 0300 3030 111
E: n/a
About Us
For blind/partially sighted. Online information for a range of different areas such as advise and information, counselling, local support groups, treatment buddies, telephone befriending, skills for seeing, accessing treatment and more.
Different address for different support groups
LEICESTER SUPPORT GROUP: Address: Bishop Street Methodist Church, 10a Bishop Street, Town Hall Square, Leicester, LE1 6AF
Tel: 0300 3030 111
When: Second Monday of each month (excluding August), from 2pm to 3.30pm
How to access
Referral process:
Referrals can be made online
Opening hours:
Different groups vary in timings, please check the website
Ansaar ‘Be Inspired’ Project
W: https://www.ansaar.org/be-inspired
T: 0116 262 1000
E: info@ansaar.org
About Us
Supporting adults with learning disabilities to reach their potential by recognising their passions, strengths and skills.
- Person centred plans promoting health and wellbeing
- Outings and social activities promoting community integration
- Fun, interactive group sessions promoting independence and life skills
- Culturally appropriate activities developed around individuals’ abilities and interests.
How to access
Referral process:
Self-refer via phone, email or drop in
Address:
112 Melbourne Road
Leicester
LE2 0DS
Phoneline opening hours:
Monday to Friday – 9:00am – 17:00pm.
Session Times:
Females – Mondays and Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm and 1pm-3pm.
Males – Tuesdays 9:30am-12:30pm.
Volunteering:
Yes
Changing faces
W: www.changingfaces.org.uk
T: 0300 012 0275
E: info@changingfaces.org.uk
About Us
Support for people who have been disfigured, including anyone who has a scar, mark or condition on their face or body.
How to access
Call for more information!
Postal address:
1st Floor, 14 – 15 Mandela Street,
London, NW1 0DU
Volunteering:
Yes
Community Learning Disability Services
W: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/community-learning-disability-service/
T: 0116 305 4943
E: N/A
About Us
This will enable adults with learning disabilities to lead more independent and fulfilling lives and will promote inclusion, choice and rights. The specialist learning disability service works with people who are 18 years old and upwards. They work in partnership with local communities to improve wellbeing to reduce health inequalities for adults with learning disabilities to enable them to lead a more independent life.
How to access
Referral process:
Fill out the referral form on the website and post it to the following address
Address:
Learning Disability Access Team
138 Winstanley Drive
Leicester, LE3 1PB
Volunteering:
No
Disability directory of information
W: http://www.ableize.com/Disabled-Groups-and-Clubs-by-County/Leicester-and-Leicestershire/
About Us
Disability related sites, clubs and organisations including wheelchair users clubs, disability sports and recreational activities as well as social groups and carers information and advice.
How to access
For more information visit the website!
Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS)
W: www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
T: 0800 800 0082 / Textphone: 08088000084
E: Email on the website with the online form or use the live online chat
About Us
The helpline advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights.
How to access
Referral process:
Call the helpline number provided
Helpline hours:
Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.
Volunteering:
No
LEAT
W: http://www.leatleicester.org.uk/
T: 01162651525
E: info@leatleicester.org.uk
About Us
Empowering independence for people with Asperger Syndrome
How to access
Referral process:
Self-referral
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00-5:00pm
Address:
LEAT Leicester Limited
4 Penman way
Grove Business Park
First Floor, Gateway House
Enderby
Leicester LE19 1SY
Leicester Wheels for All
W: https://wheelsforall.org.uk/locations/leicester-wheels-for-all
T: 01925 575 628
E: hello@wheelsforall.org.uk
About Us
An all-inclusive cycling club for anyone with different needs regardless of age or ability.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact the number provided
Events:
Activities take place across a number of locations, see the website for more information!
Volunteering:
Yes
Mencap
W: www.mencap.org.uk
T: 0808 808 1111
E: n/a
About Us
Everything Mencap do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, their families and carers. Their vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.
How to access
Referral process:
See the website for more information.
Helpline hours:
Monday-Friday 9am – 3pm
Volunteering:
Yes
Mosaic
W: www.mosaic1898.co.uk
T: 0116 231 8720
Information service helpline: 0116 23144 25
E: enquiries@mosaic1898.co.uk
About Us
A disability charity providing life enhancing support and care services which promote inclusion, equality, independence, choice, empowerment, respect and dignity for all. They offer a range of services to people with disabilities including advocacy, counselling, information, employment and housing support.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact via website & phone
Opening hours:
Monday-Thursday 9-5 and Friday 9-4.30.
Address:
2 Oak Spinney Park,
Ratby Lane,
Leicester Forest East,
LE3 3AW
Volunteering: Yes
VALUES
W: https://valonline.org.uk/values/
T: 0116 2575044
E: Email via form on website
About Us
Disability- friendly social and activity groups for people of all abilities. If you have learning disabilities and you want to do fun activities, VALUES is the place to go. They are there to help you: learn new things, do fun activities, be independent, make new friends, find a job or start volunteering.
How to access
Referral process:
Referrals can be made by making contact using the details provided
Address:
Voluntary Action Leicestershire,
9 Newarke Street,
Leicester, LE15SN
Volunteering:
Yes
Ansaar ‘Be Inspired’ Project
W: https://www.ansaar.org/be-inspired
T: 0116 262 1000
E: info@ansaar.org
About Us
Supporting adults with learning disabilities to reach their potential by recognising their passions, strengths and skills.
- Person centred plans promoting health and wellbeing
- Outings and social activities promoting community integration
- Fun, interactive group sessions promoting independence and life skills
- Culturally appropriate activities developed around individuals’ abilities and interests.
How to access
Self-referral via phone, email or drop in
Address:
112 Melbourne Road
Leicester
LE2 0DS
Phone line:
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Session times:
Females – Mondays and Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm and 1pm-3pm
Males – Tuesdays 9:30am-12:30pm
Volunteering:
Yes
Belgrave Lunch Club
W: https://mychoice.leicester.gov.uk/Services/2525/Belgrave-Lunch-Club
T: 0116 222 1004
E: n/a
About Us
A lunch club for older or disabled people – cooked in Gujarati style (55+)
How to access
Call by 10am via phone
Meals cost £4.20 per person per day
Monday-Friday
Arrive 12:15pm for food to be served 12:30pm
Address:
Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre
Rothley Street
Leicester
LE4 6LF
British Sign Language Helpline
W: https://bda.org.uk/east-midlands-bsl-helpine-go-live/
T: 07814 387251
E: robin.ash@bda.org.uk
About Us
A helpline for individuals who live in the East Midlands who are deaf. This helpline enables the Deaf community to make contact if they have a question or need some information and advice.
How to access
Helpline opening Times:
Monday – Friday 9:00-17:00
Visit the website for more information!
Community Learning Disability Services
W: n/a
T: 0116 305 4943
E: n/a
About Us
Work in partnership with local communities to improve wellbeing toreduce health inequalities for adults with learning disabilities to enable them to read a more independent life.
How to access
GP
Social Worker
healthcare professional
Bassett Street, South Wigston, LE18 4PE
LE4 6LF
Disability directory of information
W: http://www.ableize.com/Disabled-Groups-and-Clubs-by-County/Leicester-and-Leicestershire/
T: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
Disability related sites, clubs and organisations including wheelchair users’ clubs, disability sports and recreational activities as well as social groups, carers information and advice.
How to access
Referral process:
Via website
Volunteering:
Yes
Changing Faces
W: www.changingfaces.org.uk
T: 0300 012 0275
E: n/a
About Us
Support for people who have been disfigured, including anyone who has a scar, mark or condition on their face or body.
How to access
Referral process:
Self-referral via online forms
Opening hours:
Monday -Friday 10:00am-16:00pm
Postal address:
Changing Faces, 1st Floor, 14 – 15 Mandela Street, London, NW1 0DU
Volunteering: Yes
POhWER-Leicestershire
W: https://www.pohwer.net/leicestershire
T: 0300 456 2370
E: pohwer@pohwer.net
Skype: pohwer.advocacy
Text: send the word ’pohwer’ with your name & number to 81025
About Us
Information, advice, support, general advocacy, NHS Complaints, Care Act, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy.
How to access
Referral process:
Visit their website or call on the number provided
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 – 18:00
Postal address:
PO Box 14043,
Birmingham,
B6 9BL
Volunteering:
Yes
Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS)
W: www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
T: 0800 800 0082 / 08088000084
E: Live online chat/ Email Forum
About Us
Information, advice and support on discrimination and human rights issues. General advice on how to resolve any issues that individuals are experiencing.
How to access
Online Access via website
Opening Hours:
Helpline is open Monday – Friday 9:00-19:00pm and Saturday 10:00-14:00pm
Lass – Leicestershire Aids Support Services
W: http://www.lass.org.uk/
T: 0116 2559995
E: reception@lass.org.uk
About Us
Provides information, advice, guidance and signposting for people living with or affected by HIV. Run twice weekly Drop-ins and Women’s and Men’s support groups.
How to access
Self Referral
The Michael Wood Centre
53 Regent Road, Leicester, LE1 6YF
Opening times need to change to – Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Leicestershire Down’s Syndrome Group
W: www.leicesterdownsgroup.co.uk/services.htm
T: 07595 821127
E: info@leicesterdownsgroup.co.uk
About Us
This group offers a range of events throughout the year, to give our members the chance to meet and make friends. Also offers general advice. Any events can also be found on the Facebook page.
How to access
Referral process:
Make contact via the details provided or via the form on the website.
Address:
Leicestershire Down’s Syndrome Group,
9 Church Street,
Rothley,
LE7 7PD
Volunteering:
Yes
LEAT
W: http://www.leatleicester.org.uk/
T: 01162651525
E: info@leatleicester.org.uk
About Us
Empowering independence for people with Asperger Syndrome.
How to access
Referral process:
Self-referral
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00 – 17:00pm.
Address:
LEAT Leicester Limited
4 Penman way
Grove Business Park
First Floor, Gateway House
Enderby
Leicester LE19 1SY
Leicester Wheels for All
W: www.leicesterwfa.weebly.com
T: n/a
E: leciesterwfa@gmail.com
About Us
An all-inclusive cycling club for anyone with different needs regardless of age or ability
How to access
Referral process:
Refer via email.
Opening hours:
Various events running throughout the week
Volunteering:
Yes
Leicestershire Centre for integrated living
W: www.lcil.org.uk/
T: 0116 222 5005
E: admin@lcil.org.uk
About Us
Support disabled people at a local, regional and national level to exercise choice and control for independent living.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact via website
Address:
LCiL, West End, Neighbourhood Centre, Andrews Street, Leicester, LE3 5PA
Volunteering:
Yes
Leicestershire Learning Disabilities Partnership Board
W: http://www.betterlive.org.uk/
T: 07712321557
E: jane.bromley@leices.gov.uk
About Us
Clubs, events and information for people who experience learning disabilities.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact via website
Address:
Leicestershire Learning Disability Partnership Board,
Business Support Room 600,
Leicestershire County Council,
County Hall,
Glenfield,
LE3 8RL
Volunteering:
Yes
Mencap
W: www.mencap.org.uk
T: 0808 808 111
E: n/a
About Us
Mencap provide services for learning disabilities.
How to access
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00-17:30
Mosaic
W: www.mosaic1898.co.uk
T: 0116 231 8720
Information service helpline: 0116 23144 25
E: enquiries@mosaic1898.co.uk
About Us
Offers a range of services to people with disabilities including advocacy, counselling, information, employment and housing support.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact via website & phone
Opening hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 – 17:00. Friday 9:00 – 16:30.
Address:
2 Oak Spinney Park,
Ratby Lane,
Leicester Forest East,
LE3 3AW
Volunteering:
Yes
British Red Cross
W: http://redcross.org.uk
T: 0345 054 7171
E: information@redcross.org.uk
About Us
Transport, support at home, services for people with disabilities, counselling, information, employment and housing support.
How to access
Self-referrals can be taken
Please make contact via the website
Volunteering:
Yes
VALUES
W: www.valonline.org.uk
T: 0116 2575044
E: Email via form on website.
About Us
Disability friendly social and activity groups for people of all abilities.
How to access
Referral process:
Referrals can be made by making contact using the details provided
Address:
Voluntary Action Leicestershire,
9 Newarke Street,
Leicester,
E15SN
Volunteering:
Yes
Macular Society
W: https://www.macularsociety.org/
T: 0300 3030 111
E: N/A
About Us
For blind/partially sighted. Online information for a range of different areas such as advice, information, counselling, local support groups, treatment buddies, telephone befriending, skills for seeing, accessing treatment and more.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact via website
Opening hours:
Second Monday of each month – from 14:00pm to 15:30pm.
Address:
Bishop Street Methodist Church,
10a Bishop Street,
Town Hall Square,
Leicester,
LE1 6AF
Murphy’s Taxis
W: www.murphystaxis.co.uk
T: Harborough: 01858 410 210; Lutterworth: 012455 59000
E: n/a
About Us
Taxi service which provides wheelchair friendly access vehicles when requested.
How to access
Office Hours –
Lines open to take your calls:
Monday – Thursday: 07:30-22:00
Friday: 07:30-00:00
Saturday: 09:00-13:00
Sunday: 10:00-16:00
Cecoco Taxis
W: www.cecoco.co.uk
T: 01858 405 160
E: n/a
About Us
Taxi service which provides wheelchair friendly access vehicles when requested.
How to access
Call for more information!
Lightbulb
W: n/a
T: 0116 272 7655
E: n/a
About Us
Provides advice for disabled residents grants, as well as help with financial assistance with loans, grants and conditions.
How to access
Call or email for more information!
LOROS Home Visiting Service
W: n/a
T: 0116 2318470
E: n/a
About Us
Service is available for adults with a life limiting disease; requiring referral from their GP or specialist nurse. A volunteer can support patients, relatives or carers for up to 4 hours a week. Volunteers will offer companionship, a listening ear, support with hobbies and interests, helping to stay connected to your community by taking you out and provide limited practical support. The service is tailored to meet the needs of individuals and is adapted at each visit according to how the person is feeling.
How to access
Call for more information!
Volunteering:
Yes
Vista (The Royal Leicestershire, Rutland and Wycliffe Society for the Blind)
W: www.vistablind.org.uk
T: Helpline: 0116 249 8839
E: info@vistablind.org.uk
About Us
Vista is a sight loss charity and provides specialist services for people with learning disabilities, dementia and dual sensory impairment.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact via phone
Address:
Vista
3rd Floor 37 New Walk,
Leicester
LE1 6TE
Volunteering:
Yes
Mission Statement
To help those in need across Leicester and to help access services.
Contact Us
Life Links, 60 Charles Street
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1FB
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