Useful Links
Local Support Organisations
https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/looking-after-someone
Help and advice for carers from Leicestershire County Council
https://bit.ly/2J9jHQU
Planning for emergencies and the future if you're a carer
https://bit.ly/2J719Ra
Breaks for carers - respite and sitting services
https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health
Social care & health news from Leicestershire County Council
http://www.choosemysupport.org.uk/
Shop for support services online
http://www.mrc.uk.net/
Community services including help for carers in North West Leicestershire
http://www.communityactionpartnership.org.uk/
Community services including help for carers in the Oadby & Wigston District
http://www.vasl.org.uk/
Community services including help for carers in the Harborough District
http://www.leics.gov.uk/healthandwellbeing
A one-stop-shop of information on local health and wellbeing services
http://www.c-w-c.org.uk/
Practical and emotional support for cancer patients and their carers
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/leics/
Information & advice service for older people and carers
http://www.pohwer.net/leicestershire.html
A free, confidential service providing independent support and advocacy for people who want to raise a complaint about the NHS
Nationwide Support Organisations
http://www.carersuk.org/
UK charity offering help and advice to carers
http://www.carersweek.org
Annual national event celebrating carers
http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/
Advice on counselling and issues like stress and bereavement
http://stroke.org.uk
UK charity offering stroke information and support
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk
UK charity offering Alzheimer's Disease information and support
http://www.disability-grants.org
A guide to grants for the disabled
http://www.independentage.org
Advice and support for older age
http://www.rehab-recovery.co.uk/
A free helpline and intervention service for people with eating disorders. Call: 0800 088 6686
http://www.stairliftsreviews.co.uk/100-best-disability-blogs/
100 Best Blogs for Disabled People and Carers
http://www.rehab4alcoholism.com
A free helpline and intervention service for people with alcoholism and mental health problems. Call: 0800 111 4108
https://www.cinemauk.org.uk/key-issues/disability-and-access/cea-card/
CEA card - support for disabled people and carers to visit the cinema
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/money-saving-tips-and-discounts-for-disabled-people
Money saving tips and discounts for disabled people and their carers
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue
Free online courses from The Open University
https://www.lifeworkscommunity.com/eating-disorders-treatment/guide-to-eating-disorders-for-carers
A guide to eating disorders, for carers
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/about-the-nhs-app/
NHS App
