Caring for someone with dementia is demanding and it’s important that carers take the time to also look after themselves and their own wellbeing, plus ensure they don’t become isolated by spending time with other friends and family. Regular alternative care may be arranged through friends, family or professional respite care. The home based short break services, described in the getting a break page of this website, are available for carers of a person with mental health problems.
If a residential placement away from home is required this will need to be arranged by Adult Social Care or the Leeds Partnership Foundation (Mental Health) Trust following a full assessment of the person who is going to the residential facility. You should discuss this with the health or social care worker responsible for the person you care for.
North Leeds Respite Service offer support to mental health carers in north-east and east Leeds following referral. Promotes the independence of the cared for person and provides respite for the carer, including regular home-based breaks.
web www.together-uk.org
email northleedsrespite@together-uk.org
tel 0113 242 7707
address Unit 26, Unity Property Service, 26 Roundhay Road, LS7 1AB
office times Mon to Fri 8.30am until 4.30pm. Support can be provided over six days and early evenings.
Other Services for people with mental health problems
Leeds MIND provide various daytime services, residential accommodation, art therapy, self help and support groups.
email leeds.mind@leedsmind.org.uk
web www.leedsmind.org.uk
tel 0113 230 7608
address 82 Cardigan Road, LS6 3BJ
Together a home based respite, support in accessing social activities for people with mental health needs, tel 0113 242 7707, Unity Business Centre, 26 Roundhay Road, LS8 1AB
Touchstone provide support and housing services in South Leeds and in Chapeltown, including drop-in centre and South Leeds Women’s Group with one-to-one support, tel 0113 219 2727, 2-4 Middleton Crescent, LS11 6JU
Community Links support and housing services, tel 0113 307 0080, Regency Court, Harrogate Road, LS7 3PD
For other pages in this section, useful web addresses, leaflets and contacts please follow the links on the right.
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