Carers - Useful Websites

• Age Concern - Their mission is to promote the well-being of all older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.

• British Red Cross - Helps thousands of people following a short stay in hospital by providing extra support and care at home.

• CareFree - Barnardo's CareFree Project offer a wide range of practical and emotional support services to young carers in Leicester and Leicestershire.

• Carers UK - Is the voice of carers

• CLASP - The Carers Centre provide a wide range of support services for carers living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

• Crossroads - is about giving time - improving the lives of carers by giving them a break from their caring responsibilities.

• DirectGov - Caring for Someone

• LAMPdirect - the community mental health site for the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

• NHS Choices - Carers Direct

• NHS Direct - Health Advice

• The Princess Royal Trust - for Carers is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK.

• Voluntary Action Leicester (VAL) - are a key voluntary organisation in the City of Leicester that acts to involve volunteers and local groups in improving life in Leicester.

Related Links:

• Adult carers

• Advocacy for carers

• Carers Grants

• Carers Strategy

• Carers' Assessments

• Respite care for adults

• Shared Lives

• Young carers

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