The Carers Centre - LeicesterShire and Rutland

The Carers Centre LeicesterShire and Rutland is a well-known local charity, dedicated to supporting unpaid carers across the diverse populations and communities of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

About Us

“I am very grateful for the support and information received from The Carers Centre.
All at The Carers Centre have been a source of hope, information and guidance for me and my family”

'Together We Care' Self-Advocacy and Support Groups

“This group and the service in general is life changing….
The Carers Centre and the service it provides has improved my life and I now feel more connected and supported than I did”

Together We Care Group for Parent Carers of Under 25s

“I'm so glad I joined the Together We Care Parent Carers Group. I've learnt a lot.
I learnt about IPSEA in the session and it helped me with my appeal for my child.”

Coping with Caring Workshops

"From this course I've learnt to preserve my inner self and think before I jump"

Caring for Carers Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

"Truly enjoyed talking to you because you understand me and get me.
This support has been pivotal in helping me change, to grow and learn and develop."

Crafty Carers

"I find these craft sessions very mindful, it just helps keep me going in my caring role."

Poetry Pharmacy

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For over 30 years, we have supported carers who provide vital care to family members or friends. Carers may be caring for an adult, child or young person who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, mental health problem or addiction and who could not cope without their support. Many carers do not identify themselves as a carer but would say that they are "just looking after someone".

We know that carers come from all communities and backgrounds, can be of any age and that the caring role differs greatly depending on circumstances. We understand that carers need different types of help and support as a caring role rarely stays the same, changing as time goes on.

We recognise that caring affects every part of a carers life and can have a detrimental impact on health, wellbeing, finance and future life outcomes. Whilst caring can be a rewarding and valuable experience, this is not always possible for many carers without sufficient support for both them and the people they care for.

We provide a wide range of services and support for carers, working closely with local and national partners to ensure that carers have a dedicated place to turn to for the help and assistance they need.

Unpaid carers play a vital role in our society with the contributions they make to our communities and country as a whole and we believe that this is not yet fully recognised and valued by wider society.

Carer Testimonials

Carer Anon

“I am very grateful for the support and information received from The Carers Centre. All at The Carers Centre have been a source of hope, information and guidance for me and my family”

Carer Anon

"Thank you to The Carers Centre for your invaluable service to our community of Carers."

Carer Anon

“I'm a lot more informed about my rights as a carer, and I will definitely look into lasting power of attorney particularly as my cared-for person ages”