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The Leicester Mental Health Carers Project provides emotional and practical support to carers of adults with mental health problems, including dementia, living in Leicester City.
What we do:
- We provide 1:1 support for carers based on their own individual needs
- We provide support, information and advice to carers about a variety of issues related to caring including mental health, medication and local mental health services
- We liaise with relevant agencies and professionals
- We signpost/refer carers to other agencies where appropriate
- We provide a monthly Carers Group where carers can have a break from caring, meet other carers and participate in a therapeutic activity such as Card Making or Playing Bingo
- We hold a monthly Carers Drop-in at The Bradgate Mental Health Unit
- We provide day trips and activities for carers
Our service is:
- Free and confidential
- Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Criteria for referrals:
The person being cared for must:
- Be over 18 years of age
- Live in Leicester City
- Suffer from a mental health problem
Referral process:
We have an open referral system so accept referrals from anyone including self-referrals from carers.
Contact details:
General Enquiry Line- 077 99 85 85 87
E-mail- leicestermentalhealthproject@emcrossroads.co.uk
