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 12,000 carers in Leicestershire and that number grows every day
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
We currently offer seven face-to-face carers support groups and three online every month, including two evenings - here's our August 2022 calendar.
Lots of people tell us "I'm not really a carer" but if you look after someone who couldn’t manage without you, then you’re a carer and you deserve help and support in that role.
Our 3-minute Carers Assessment video explains the process and exactly how LCC's staff assess what support you can be offered. learn more
Download the Jointly app FREE via Leicestershire County Council learn more
If you have opinions about how services for you and your cared-for should be delivered in Leicestershire, consider joining "Our Voice" and get heard by the people who make the decisions.