Carers Benefits

  • Age UK Leeds: Older Carers Support Service

    • Directory of Services

    The service provides support and information to carers [over 60] of people with learning disabilities in Leeds. Client Groups: Carer 

  • Carers Direct

    • Directory of Services

    Carers Direct is a national information, advice and support service for carers in England. It provides accurate, relevant information for carers and those who support them. Client Groups: Carers 

  • Carers Leeds

    • Directory of Services

    Carers Leeds works to support all carers in Leeds, including carers of people with a learning disability. We try to make sure that any carer can find help or support us. Client Groups: Carers 

  • Alzheimer's Society Leeds

    • Directory of Services

    Support, services, information and assistance to people with dementia, their families and carers in Leeds. Client Groups: Learning disability - service user, Carer, Professional 

  • Chapeltown Citizens Advice Bureau: Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Case Worker

    • Directory of Services

    Generalist information and advice regarding Welfare Benefits, Housing, Financial Issues, Employment and Consumer Problems. Client Groups: Learning disability - service user, Carer 

  • Leeds City council: The Family Hub

    • Directory of Services

    The Family Hub is an information service for families and services. We have a wide range information on family services including inclusive activities, disabilities, childcare, support. Client Groups: Learning disability - service user, Carer, Professional 

  • Leeds Mencap: Hawthorn Family Support Centre

    • Directory of Services

    Hawthorn provides support to families who have a child with additional needs that is under 3 years old. Client Groups: Learning disability - service user, Carer 

  • Carers Leeds

    • Directory of Services

    We support anyone who provides unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without this help due to illness, disability, mental ill-health or a substance misuse problem. Client Groups: Carer, Professional 

  • Benefit Cap Factsheet

    From April 2013 a cap will be introduced on the total amount of benefit that working age people can receive.

  • Personal Independence Payments

    Information about the Welfare Reform.

Through The Maze Information Service is funded by the Leeds Learning Disability Joint Commissioning Service and managed by Mencap.