Carers
VASL - Support for Carers
Support for Carers Leicestershire is run by Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL), a community-based organisation with a successful history of supporting carers, whether you care full-time or for just a few hours a week.
Telephone: 01858 468543
Website: www.supportforcarers.org
Email: maureen@supportforcarers.org
The Carers Centre (Leicestershire and Rutland)
A Leicestershire based charity dedicated to supporting family carers across the diverse population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Telephone: 0116 251 0999
Website: carers.org
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Telephone: 020 7378 4999
Website: www.carersuk.org
Email: info@carersuk.org
Local Attraction Offers for Carers 18+
There is still time for carers to take advantage of free admission to our local attractions.
Carers who can produce evidence of their carer’s passport will have free admissions to 1620 House and Bosworth Battlefield.
From 1 August to 30 September 2023, we will be offering carers free entry to
- 1620 House with tea/ coffee PLUS cake (on first visit) and
- Bosworth Battlefield with tea/ coffee (on first visit)
The ticket will be valid for 12 months from date of issue. The local attraction offer is aligned with our LLR Carers Strategy key priorities: carers are identified early, carers are valued and carers have a life alongside caring.
For more information about the local attraction offer, please see poster attached.
How to sign up for a carer’s passport?
Please contact VASL on 01858 468543 or visit www.supportforcarers.organd quote FREEPASS 2023. Offer is valid until 30 September 2023
Please help us spread the word and let carers know about this fantastic opportunity!
Wellbeing Befriending Service
The Wellbeing Befriending Service aims to provide a therapeutic relationship to anyone 18+ living in the Harborough District who is experiencing mild to moderate mental wellbeing challenges.
Website: Wellbeing Befriending Service