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Local Contacts for Carers
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Age Concern Leicestershire and Rutland
Alzheimer’s Society (Leicestershire & Rutland Branch) Carefree (Young Carers) Scheme CLASP (Carers of Leicestershire Action & Support Project) LAMP (Leicestershire Action for Mental Health Project) Mencap Parent & Carers Council Rethink (Formerly known as National Schizophrenia Fellowship) www.ageconcernleics.com
Age Concern provide advice and information for carers of older people and respite breaks for carers of people suffering from dementia. Tel: 0116 299 2233
Fax: 0116 299 2244 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/custom_scripts/branch.php?branch=true&branchCode=13740
The Alzheimer's Society provides information on dementia, advice, support groups and advocacy for carers of people suffering from dementia. Tel: 0116 251 0366
www.barnardos.org.uk/carefree
Carefree provides wide ranging support for young people under 18 who look after relatives who are ill or disabled. Services include advice, information, practical and emotional support and social and leisure activity groups. Tel: 0116 286 7182
Fax: 0116 275 6532 www.claspthecarerscentre.org.uk
CLASP provides support; counselling, advice and information to carers, including a newsletter; home visits, training courses and advice surgeries. Tel: 0116 251 0999
Fax: 0116 251 3514 www.lampdirect.org.uk
LAMP provides an information service, carers support and a service user advocacy service. The LAMP mobile information can tours the county providing advice, booklets and leaflets about all aspects of mental health. www.mencap.org.uk
Mencap provides information, support and advice to carers of adults and children with a learning disability and respite support to carers of children with a learning disability. Tel: 0116 242 2740
http://www.parentcarercouncil.co.uk
Parent & Carers Council provides information and support groups for parents and carers of children with a wide range of disabilities. Tel: 0116 223 2290
www.rethink.org/services/carers_support.html
Rethink provides services, training, information and support for carers of people who are affected by mental illness. Tel:01530 836289
Contact Details for Local Councils For Voluntary ServicesCouncils for Voluntary Services (CVS) provide advice and information about local support/resources for carers and will assist carers to access support groups and local statutory and voluntary services. Ask to speak to the Carers Development Worker.
Contact Details for National Carers Organisations
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