Support for Carers in Hinckley & Bosworth
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About
There are many new and exciting groups running in Leicestershire at the moment, far too many to list here! If you would like to know what’s going on locally to you, please call us on 01858 468543 and we will tell you. If we can’t, we’ll try to find out for you from our network of contacts. We are open 9-5 Monday to Friday.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
‘Time Out For Carers - Hinckley and Bosworth’
Address:
Age UK Centre
Kings Walk
Earl Shilton
LE9 7NL
About
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1.30pm - 3pm. Come along to meet other carers and get advice and support whilst enjoying ‘time out’ from your caring role. The usual leader is Lisa. Guest speakers are frequently arranged. Optional donation of £1, plus a raffle.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
A Cuppa With Kerry - online support group
Address:
ZOOM
About
Monthly online carers support group for anyone caring for an adult 18+ in Leicestershire, led by Carers Services Manager Kerry. 2-3pm every third Friday by Zoom.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Leicester, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Rutland, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
Age UK Resource Centre, Earl Shilton
Address:
Earl Shilton Centre
Kings Walk
Earl Shilton
LE9 7NL
About
All of Age UK’s resource centres offer a range of activities, services, support and facilities which respond to the needs of local older people. They are open to the public and free for you to visit. Earl Shilton offers a day centre, lunch clubs, activity groups and is where VASL Support for Carers hold our monthly Carers Support Group on the second Thursday.
Found in: Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
CLASP The Carers Centre
About
The Carers Centre are funded differently to us, so they have fewer geographical and age-related boundaries. We often direct parent carers of under-18s to The Carers Centre.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Leicester, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Rutland, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Community transport schemes for Leicester and Leicestershire
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Please click on the link to see a comprehensive overview, taken from the Choose How You Move website.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Leicester, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Rutland, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
Dial-A-Ride Hinckley
About
Dial a Ride is a door to door social car scheme for those living in the Hinckley & Bosworth area. If you don’t have a car of your own or have difficulty using public transport, the scheme can help take you to health/hospital appointments, social events/lunch clubs, visiting relatives/friends, shopping, hairdressers, leisure centre or somewhere you’d like to visit. Just ask and we will do our best to help.
Found in: Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
First Contact Plus
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About
First Contact Plus is an online tool which helps adults in Leicestershire find information about a range of services all in one place.
The initiative allows residents who require help with one or a number of issues to access a catalogue of information, advice, help and support.
Information and resources on housing, health, living independently, money advice, work, security and other topics that assist the county’s residents can be found on this site.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Online Support,
Local Area Co-Ordinators for Hinckley & Bosworth
Contact Details:
About
Local area co-ordinators or LACs have a broad remit. They cover a specific area and are local experts in terms of what is on offer. They can help with a broad range of issues.
Oadby & Wigston currently has 5 LAC workers:
Newbold Verdon, Desford, Botcheston and Thornton - John Coghlan - 07943026977
[email protected]
Hinckley Town - Bev Haslam - 07768616041
[email protected]
OR
Jayne Boothby - 0752 692 7342
[email protected]
Barwell and Earl Shilton - Christy Waring - 07947949721
[email protected]
Burbage - Rachel Ball - 07736632371
[email protected]
Found in: Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
Online support group for working age carers
Address:
ZOOM
About
This online group is aimed at carers of adults 18+ in Leicestershire, who are of working age themselves. You do not have to be in work to attend, just of working age. Occurs on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Leicester, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Rutland, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
Time Out - Carers Support Group
Address:
Community House
Peggs Close
Earl Shilton
LE9 7BP
About
Need support for yourself? If you care for somebody else, then our group is here for you. You are important too!
- meet other carers
- have a cuppa and a chat
- enjoy group activities
- have your say, we listen!
Facebook and WhatsApp confidential support available.
1 - 3pm drop-in Fridays,
2nd Tuesday of the month 7pm - 8:30pm
Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
