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
How to access:
112 Melbourne Road
Leicester
LE2 0DS
Phone line open Monday to Friday,9am – 5pm.
Self referral via phone, email or drop in
Volunteering: Yes
Changing Faces
W: www.changingfaces.org.uk
T: 0300 012 0275
About Us
Support for people who have been disfigured
How to access
Opening times: Mon- Fri 10-4
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
Refer via website
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
See website
Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS)
W: www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
T: 0800 800 0082 / 08088000084
E: Live online chat/ Email Forum
About Us
Info, Advice, and support on discrimination, human rights issues. Advice on how to resolve issues .
How to access
Helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.
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
Self referral
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
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
All inclusion cycling club for anyone with different needs regardless or age or ability
How to access
Referral via email
Various events at various venues.
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
Self referral: Online form
Monday – Friday 9am – 15:00pm
Volunteering: Yes
Mosaic
W: www.mosaic1898.co.uk
T: 0116 231 8720
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.
How to access
Call or fill out the ‘Get in Touch’ form on the website
VALUES
W: www.valuessupport.co.uk/about
T: 0116 2575044
About Us
If you have learning disabilities and you want to do fun activities, VALUES is the place to go.
We’re here to help you:
- Learn new things
- Do fun activities
- Be independent
- Make new friends
- Find a job
- Start volunteering
How to access
Voluntary Action Leicestershire
9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN
Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 5:30
Referrals can be made by contacting the given details
Volunteering: Yes
VISTA
W: www.vistablind.org.uk/how-we-can-help/
T: Helpline: 0116 249 8839, for social groups: 0116 249 8880, for Transcription Services: 0116 249 8839, for Sensory Impairment Awareness Training: 0116 249 8874, for Children and Young People: 0116 249 8847, for Low Vision Clinic: 0116 249 8857
E: info@vistablind.org.uk
About Us
Vista provides specialist services for people with learning disabilities, dementia and dual sensory impairment.
How to access
Contact via phone
Vista
16 New Walk,
Leicester
LE1 6UB
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
112 Melbourne Road
Leicester
LE2 0DS
Phone line open Monday to Friday,9am – 5pm.
Self referral via phone, email or drop in
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
How to access
Call for information
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 295 4528
E: lpt.ldaccess.nhs.net
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.
How to access
Fill out the referral form on the website and post it to the 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
Via 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
About Us
The helpline advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights.
How to access
Call the helpline number provided
Volunteering: No
LEAT
W: http://www.leatleicester.org.uk/
T: 01162651525
E: carol.hunt@leatleicester.org.uk
About Us
Empowering independence for people with Asperger Syndrome
How to access
Self referral
Mon to Fri 9-5
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
About Us
All inclusion cycling club for anyone with different needs regardless or age or ability
How to access
Contact the number provided.
Activities take place across a number of locations, see the website for more information
Mencap
E: n/a
About Us
Mencap run several different support and activity groups in leicester. Check out their website for specific details.
How to access
See the website for more information.
Helpline open Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm
Volunteering: Yes
Mosaic
Information service helpline: 0116 23144 25
About Us
Offers a range of services to people with disabilities including advocacy,
counselling, information, employment and housing support
How to access
Contact via
website & phone
Monday-Thursday 9-5. Friday 9-4.30
2 Oak Spinney Park, Ratby Lane, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3AW
Volunteering: Yes
VALUES
W: www.valuessupport.co.uk/about
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
Referrals can be made by contacting by details given
Voluntary Action LeicesterShire, 9 Newarke Street, Leicester LE15SN
Volunteering: Yes
VISTA
W: www.vistablind.org.uk/how-we-can-help/
About Us
Advice, support, groups and events for people with sight loss.
How to access
Contact via phone
Vista
16 New Walk,
Leicester
LE1 6UB
Volunteering Yes
Ansaar ‘Be Inspired’ Project
W: https://www.ansaar.org/be-inspired
T: 0116 262 1000
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
112 Melbourne Road
Leicester
LE2 0DS
Phone line open Monday to Friday,9am – 5pm.
Session times are:
Females – Mondays and Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm, and 1pm-3pm.
Males – Tuesdays 9:30am-12:30pm.
Self referral via phone, email or drop in
Belgrave Lunch Club
W: https://mychoice.leicester.gov.uk/Services/2525/Belgrave-Lunch-Club
T: 0116 222 1004
E: n/a
About Us
Lunch club for older or disabled people – cooked in Gujarati style (55+)
How to access
Call by 10am by phone
Meals cost £4.20 per person per day
Mon-Fr
Arrive 12:15pm for food to be served 12:30pm
Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre
Rothley Street
Leicester
LE4 6LF
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 and carers information and advice.
How to access
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
How to access
Self referral via online forms
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
PO Box 14043, Birmingham, B6 9BL
Volunteering: Yes
POhWER-Leicestershire
W: https://www.pohwer.net/leicestershire
T: 0300 456 2370
Skype: pohwer.advocacy
Text: send the word ’pohwer’ with your name & number to 81025
About Us
Information, advice, support and advocacy-NHS Complaints, Care Act, Independent mental Capacity Advocacy
How to access
Visit their website or call on the number provided
Opening times: Mon- Fri 10-4
Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS)
W: www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
T: 0800 800 0082 / 08088000084
E: Live online chat/ Email Forum
About Us
Info, Advice, and support on discrimination, human rights issues. Advice on how to resolve issues .
How to access
Online Access
Lass – Leicestershire Aids Support Services
T: 0116 2559995
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
Offers a range of events throughout the year, to give our members the chance to meet and make friends. Also offers advice. Events can also be found on facebook page.
How to access
Leicestershire Down’s Syndrome Group 9 Church Street Rothley LE7 7PD
Volunteering: Yes
LEAT
W: http://www.leatleicester.org.uk/
T: 01162651525
E: carol.hunt@leatleicester.org.uk
About Us
Empowering independence for people with Asperger Syndrome
How to access
Self referral
Mon to Fri 9-5
LEAT Leicester Limited
4 Penman way
Grove Business Park
First Floor, Gateway House
Enderby
Leicester LE19 1SY
Leciester Wheels for All
W: www.leicesterwfa.weelbly.com
T: n/a
About Us
All inclusion cycling club for anyone with different needs regardless or age or ability
How to access
Via email
Various Events
Volunteering: Yes
Leicestershire Centre for integrated living
About Us
Support disabled people at a local, regional and national level to exercise choice and control for independent living
How to access
Contact via website
Leicestershire Down’s Syndrome Group 9 Church Street Rothley LE7 7PD
Volunteering: Yes
Leicestershire Learning Disabilities Partnership Board
W: http://www.betterlives.org.uk/
T: 07595 821127
About Us
Clubs, events and info for people with learning disabilities
How to access
Contact via website
Leicestershire Learning Disability Partnership Board, Buisness Support Room 600, Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RL
Volunteering: Yes
How to access
Mon – Fri 9-5:30
Mosaic
Information service helpline: 0116 23144 25
About Us
Offers a range of services to people with disabilities including advocacy,
counselling, information, employment and housing support
How to access
Contact via
website & phone
Monday-Thursday 9-5. Friday 9-4.30
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: n/a
About Us
Transport, support at home, services for people with disabilities, counselling, information, employment and housing support
How to access
contact via website
VALUES
W: www.valuessupport.co.uk/about
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
Referrals can be made by contacting by details given
Voluntary Action LeicesterShire, 9 Newarke Street, Leicester LE15SN
Volunteering: Yes
VISTA
W: www.vistablind.org.uk/how-we-can-help/
About Us
Advice, support, groups and events for people with sight loss.
How to access
Contact via phone
Vista
16 New Walk,
Leicester
LE1 6UB
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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