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 plese 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

Coronavirus Update Joint statement learn more
There are almost seven million carers in the UK – 3 out of 5 people will be in a caring role at some point in their lives.
New research suggests that half of women will be caring for someone by the age of 46.
We run monthly support groups for carers in every district of Leicestershire
Since 2011 we have supported over 9,000 carers in Leicestershire and that number grows every day
If you look after someone who couldn’t cope without you, then you’re a carer and you deserve help and support
Download the Jointly app FREE via Leicestershire County Council learn more
Our updated, 3-minute Carers Assessment video now includes an explanation of exactly how LCC's staff decide what support you can be offered. learn more
Download our brilliant new 32 page booklet, A Guide for Carers. learn more