Information for carers
Carers may be husbands, wives or partners, sons and daughters or other relatives, or friends and neighbours who help look after someone who is frail, ill or disabled. They may also be a child or young person helping to care for a parent or other adult with whom they live.
Adoption and fostering
Support services for Leeds approved adopters, fosterers and their children. Services include regular support groups, short breaks, specialist advice and counselling.
Legal matters
Information about services available to help you protect and assert your legal rights when dealing with large organisations.
Benefits and finance
Details of financial support and benefits you may be entitled to as well as where you can get advice on applying for facilities and home adaptations grants.
Transport
Find out about services available to help people who have difficulty using conventional public transport or accessing shops and services.
Getting a break
Our family placement service offers care to disabled children and adults and older people in their homes, or in the homes of approved carers.
Support groups
Details of local and national voluntary organisations that provide information, support and practical advice to carers.