Help and support for carers

Who is a Carer?

If you have responsibility for providing or arranging care for someone else who ......

Is ill or
Is frail or
Is disabled

And is not able to care for him or herself

..........you are a carer

These pages are designed to give you information about practical support and sources of information that is available to help in your caring role. It will be developed further with the involvement of carers.
For example:

How to get help
What services are available and how to access them e.g. short-term breaks, home care, financial advice
What to do if you are happy/unhappy with services provided by the Department
A range of other agencies/organisations that can provide additional advice and support
Direct Gov - Guide to Information for Carers
Direct Gov - Caring For Someone
Direct Gov - Useful Contacts for Carers

further information

Contact: Adult Social Care Service
Telephone: 0116 305 7404
E-mail: adultsocialcare@leics.gov.uk

Last Updated:
18 March 2008