Leicestershire County Council provides social care services to adults and children in Leicestershire, who are assessed and in need of support. Including support for carers who are looking after relatives and friends. For more information click on the links below:
LifeBook has been developed so you can enter important details, information, contacts etc. in one place. It is available as a booklet or can be completed online.
Leicestershire and Rutland Age Concern have a wide range of services and staff across the county providing advice and information and covering various services.
The Alzheimer's Society is a care and research charity for people with all forms of dementia and their carers. The website provides a wide range of information and literature.
Helpline: 0845 300 0336 (8.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday).
Care UK is an organisation providing health and social care service solutions in areas such as residential care, homecare, care for adults with learning disablilities, care for adults with mental health needs, care for older people and more.
For more information contact the Leicester Branch Manager
Carer's Allowance (formerly called Invalid Care Allowance) is a taxable benefit for informal carers. For more information visit the website or contact the Carer's Allowance Unit: