Leicestershire Support For Carers

Coronavirus Update Joint statement

VASL, like any organisation, has a duty of care towards the staff that work for the charity, our volunteers, and to the people that use our services. We have taken the step of temporarily closing our headquarters at Torch House and making some adjustments to the way we work and the services that we offer. For more details please see our news section.

Coronavirus guidance from Carers UK

As the situation with coronavirus evolves, it's important to know what support is available to you as a carer and those you look after. This page sets out the current government guidance as it relates to carers and suggestions for making plans

There are estimated to be 13,600,000 carers in the UK – 50% more than before Covid-19 struck.
Since 2011 we have supported over 11,500 carers in Leicestershire and that number grows every day
Download the Jointly app FREE via Leicestershire County Council learn more
Our updated, 3-minute Carers Assessment video explains the process and exactly how LCC's staff assess what support you can be offered. learn more
Download our brilliant 32 page booklet, A Guide for Carers, packed full of useful information. learn more
Get a Carers Passport, your key to unlocking carer support across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. learn more
New for winter 2022, Carers Services Manager Kerry will be leading a Zoom carers support group monthly on Friday afternoons. This is open to all Leicestershire carers as long as the cared-for is 18+. Meet other carers, enjoy guest speakers and get your queries answered from the comfort and convenience of your own home. Perfect for carers who cannot easily leave the person they care for. This Friday afternoon from 2-3pm, 21st January 2022
If you look after someone who couldn’t cope without you, then you’re a carer and you deserve help and support.