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Useful contacts for carers

Links to websites giving Social Care information

Social Care

Care at Home
  • Age Concern (Leicestershire and Rutland) Care Services - Age Concern provides advice and information for carers of older people and respite breaks for carers.
  • Care Aware -  provides information, advisory and advocacy services, specialising in elderly care funding advice.
  • Friends of the Elderly - a charity that supports older people by offering help and friendship.
  • Leicestershire CareOnLine - provides easily accessible information and services to carers, disabled and older people.
  • Nursing Home Fees Agency -  provide advice and information to help you understand what financial help the State provides and your entitlements to ensure the best quality care
  • Telecare Services Association - works to promote understanding and awareness of telecare and help people find a service locally
Residential Care
  • Age UK - Information and support for changing and chosing housing and care arrangements.
  • Care Homes - Provides a national search facility for finding care homes and related products and services.
  • Care Quality Commission (CQC) - Free, independent reports on the quality of your local homes and care services
  • Direct Gov - Care Homes - Information from the Government about Care Homes.
  • Guide2Care - Local information and advice for the care of older people, including a Care Provider Finder.
  • Nursing Homes Directory - A searchable nursing home directory.
Respite Care
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Page Last Updated: 21 June 2011