CLASP - The Carers Centre
Main information
Type of service: Family support and information services
Service URL: http://www.claspthecarerscentre.org.uk
CLASP is the carers centre for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. It offers advocacy support/representation, community-based advice (including home visits), emotional support, establishes and supports carers groups and forums, communicates via regular newsletters/mailshots, consult with carers and professionals on a range of carers' issues, gives carers a voice, works in partnership with statutory agencies/funders/other voluntary organisations to promote the needs of carers, and promotes carer involvement in planning of carers' services. There is a regular drop-in on Tuesday mornings from 9.30am-12.30pm and some Saturdays.
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adult sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner, Professional
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Generic, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training
Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability
Contacts
You can contact us by phone email or post.
Charles Huddleston - Centre Manager
0116 251 0999
enquiries@claspthecarerscentre.org.uk