Supporting Carers

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We need to increase the help and support carers receive from all local agencies so they can continue to care effectively. The Government realises that the support and commitment of carers is critical in enabling people with learning disabilities to achieve independence, advice and inclusion.

Government White Paper Valuing People

Chapter 6 Supporting Carers

• Carers Assessment
• Further Help And Support

Looking after and caring for someone can be difficult and stressful. People caring for someone else may need help providing this care and will probably need time to themselves for a rest, or to follow their own interests.

Help is available from Social Services
(see Leeds Social Services) directly
or through organisations they fund to provide carers support services.

Information about what is available in Leeds can be found in a directory of carers services called 'Choices for Carers' , available from Social Services offices, GP surgeries or by phoning  247 8924. There are also shorter leaflets about: getting a break, carers services in leeds, carers assessments and caring in black and minority ethnic communities.

Carers from black and minority ethnic communities may have particular concerns.
Leeds Social Services employ a carer development worker for black and minority ethnic communities for details contact

Social Services  395 0246.

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