At Leicester Carers Support Service, we understand what it means to care. Every day, people dedicate their time, to support someone who couldn't manage without them Whether you provide help for a few hours a week or full-time care, if the support you give is unpaid, you are a carer and we are here for you.
Many people who provide essential support for a loved one don't think of themselves as a "carer"—they're just being a spouse, partner, child, parent, or friend. If you regularly look after someone who is ill, disabled, has a mental health condition, or struggles with addiction, you might be providing care.
Drop in to our outreach session at Merridale Health Centre to chat with the Leicester Carers Support Service team and find out how we can support you.
Join us for a friendly 1-mile walk from the War Memorial in Victoria Park followed by coffee and cake, held on the first Saturday of each month for carers registered with the Leicester Carers Support Service.
Take a little time for yourself with our weekly online Carers Café, held every Monday from 1pm–2pm. It’s a warm and welcoming space to pause, chat and connect with others who understand. This week we will be hosting a learning session on building carer friendly communities. Join us for an engaging discussion about what makes a community truly supportive and how we can work together to create places where carers feel recognised, valued and supported.
A relaxed weekly Carers Café at Clarence House every Tuesday from 1–3pm, offering a chance to unwind and connect with others. This week, we'll be holding a special Carers Week discussion centred around this year's theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities.
Hazel reached out for support because she wanted to continue in her caring role but was finding the demands increasingly difficult to manage. She cares for her elderly father, who has fluctuating mental health, and her sister, who has a learning disability and lives in residential care.
Wayne’s caring journey began in the 1990s while working full-time and living in the family home where he had grown up with his mum and dad. When his dad’s health began to decline, everything changed. His mum did her best to care for him, but as his condition worsened it became clear she couldn’t manage alone. Wayne made a life-changing decision — he left his job to care for his dad full time.
