Do you look after someone who is ill, frail, disabled or mentally ill?
We are interested in identifying carers, especially those who may be caring without help or support. Carers are often “hidden”, looking after a family member or helping a friend or neighbour with day-to-day tasks and may not identify themselves as a carer.
Anyone could be a carer…
Caring for someone is an important and valuable role, which is often a
24-hour job that can be very demanding and isolating.
As a carer, you are entitled to have your needs assessed by Adult Care Services. A carers assessment is a chance to talk about your needs and ways you could receive help. It also looks at the needs of the person you care for. There is no charge for an assessment.
If you think this could apply to you or someone you know, please download from here or ask at reception for more information.
If you feel under pressure there are people who can help:
- Let your GP practice know you are a carer so they can support you by looking after your health.
- You are not alone. Ask for help. Talk to your GP or Leicester City Council Customer Services. They will be able to guide you to the best source of help or support. Alternatively call Carers UK on 0844 800 4361 or visit www.carersuk.org.
- A carer’s assessment is a way of finding out what help you need with caring and will help you to maintain your own health and wellbeing along with your life, work and family commitments. Contact Leicester City Council’s Adult Social Care team on 0116 454 1004 to ask for more details. Alternatively talk to your GP.
- Financial support may be available.
- There are websites that offer useful advice for carers. These include:
- and websites devoted to specific conditions such as:
- www.mssociety.org.uk,
- www.alzheimers.org.uk
- www.parkinsons.org.uk
- and many more.
- CLASP – the Carers’ Centre can also offer lots of advice or support to people in a caring role. Telephone 0116 251 0999.
- Try to keep doing your hobbies and meeting friends.
Keep well top tips:
- Remember to look after your own health and wellbeing.
- If you feel under pressure, ask for help.
- Let your GP practice know that you are a carer.
You may also find useful:
- Find out about becoming a winter buddy.
- Find more useful information for carers.
- Find out about the new Care Act, effective from April 2015.
- Download our easy read guide.
Other Useful Contacts
Please click on the logos below for other useful organisations that provide information support and advice to carers
Information Guides for Carers | Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland | Leicester Carers Support Service
Leicestershire Support For Carers