Local support services for carers and family members

This information is for carers who look after a friend, relative or neighbour who needs support because of their sickness, age or disability. If you are a carer, you may be entitled to help and support.  

Click on the coloured text links below to visit websites that may be of help. 

Support for Carers Leicestershire

Supports carers throughout Leicestershire.  

Telephone: 01858 468 543 

The Carers Centre, Leicestershire and Rutland

Supports family carers across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who look after people with different needs.

Tel: 0116 251 0999

Sue Young Cancer Support

Provides services are for anyone with a cancer diagnosis, their carers or their families.  

For more information about the services available:

Tel: 0116 223 0055 

The Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice (LOROS)

Provides a range of services to both patients and their carers.

For more information please contact LOROS 

Tel:  0116 231 3771      

Bright Hope 

Offers a range of therapeutic and social care services in North West Leicestershire.The charity supports individuals who have a life limiting condition or one that leads to a significant reduction in quality of life, as well as offering support to their partner, carer or family.

Further information

If you would like further information please contact the Cancer Information Centre.        

This page last reviewed 04/07/2024