The latest October 2024 news and events from Carers Leeds.

Do you look after a family member or friend?

Carers Leeds are hosting information sessions for Carers Rights Day 2024. They will be providing information on Carers Allowance, Carers Assessment, Adult Social Care and your rights at work. Free lunch and refreshments will be available.

Thursday 21st November 2024, 10am – 2pm at Carers Leeds.

Wednesday 20th November 2024, 10am – 2pm at the Hamara Centre.

Please note spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.

Hamara Centre event; Select tickets – Carers Rights Day 2024 – Hamara Centre – Hamara Centre

Carers Leeds event: Select tickets – Carers Rights Day 2024 – Carers Leeds – Carers Leeds

The Carers Leeds Befriending service supports carers aged 16+ who are caring for someone in the home or when the person being cared for has moved in to a care home within the last 3 months. They also support carers who have been recently bereaved. 

Carers are supported by a trained befriending volunteer offering confidential fortnightly support. This could be face to face in the local community, by telephone or by zoom at a convenient time for the carer, the sessions are for one hour. The carer has 12 sessions with their befriending volunteer and the support last for 6 months. Carers who are house bound due to their caring role or own health issues can be offered 24 sessions. The support is reviewed on a regular basis by the Befriending Co-ordinator with the volunteer and the carer.