‘Choices for Carers’ is a comprehensive directory of information listing the support and services available to the carers of Leeds and offering specialist advice. This booklet is out of date and is being updated in 2011
Also available are the following leaflets that provide useful information to Leeds carers.
All are available from the download section on the right or you can request a printed version (or on audio tape, in large print or braille) by emailing carers@leeds.gov.uk, calling 0113 247 8630 or writing to Social Service, Merrion House, Merrion Centre, Leeds LS2 8QB.
Choices for carers - content| | What is a carer? |
| chapter 1 | Support for carers |
| chapter 2 | Carers’ rights |
| chapter 3 | Carers’ assessments |
| chapter 4 | Breaks from caring |
| - Respite provided in your own home |
| - Respite and short breaks from home (including holidays) |
| - Day centres, day services and other daytime activities |
| chapter 5 | Benefits and other financial help for carers |
| chapter 6 | Help in the home from community services |
| chapter 7 | Caring for someone with a life threatening illness |
| chapter 8 | Young carers |
| chapter 9 | Caring for someone with mental health needs |
| chapter 10 | Work and carers |
| chapter 11 | Caring for children with special needs or disabilities |
| chapter 12 | Caring in black and minority ethnic communities |
| chapter 13 | Complaints and advocacy |
| chapter 14 | Help in a crisis or emergency |
| chapter 15 | Main organisations address and telephone numbers |
| chapter 16 | Further reading |
| chapter 17 | Other useful organisations |
| | Your views |