Support for Carers in North West Leicestershire
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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,
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,
Castle Donington Medical Car Scheme
About
Our Medical Car Service (MCS) is for patients registered with Castle Donington Surgery. The Service operates on our volunteer drivers using their own cars to transport you to your medical appointments, including GP Surgeries, hospitals, clinics.
Found in: North West Leicestershire, 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,
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 NWL
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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.
NWL currently has 3 LAC workers:
Coalville - Vicky Utting - 07534263203
[email protected]
Ashby de la Zouch - Andrew Barson - 07712324253
[email protected]
Castle Donington and Kegworth - Sara Lovett - 07526927475.
[email protected]
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
MRC community action (Coalville volunteer car scheme)
About
This service is suitable for elderly and vulnerable people who cannot use a public bus service, or where none exist (applies to over 60’s only!) Local Volunteer drivers, using their own cars, help us to provide transport to health related appointments such as Doctors, Opticians, Chiropodists, Dentists.
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, 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 for Carers - North West Leics
Address:
Marlene Reid Centre
65 Belvoir Road
Coalville
Leics
LE67 3PH
About
A monthly carers support group on the first Thursday of each month 10:30- 12 noon. Come along and meet other carers in a supportive environment, with frequent guest speakers and a raffle. Optional £1 donation accepted.
Found in: All Leicestershire, North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
