Below are a list of specialist organisations that offer support and advice to carers who look after someone with long-term illnesses. Please visit Support services for carers section for information about carers’ rights, financial support, taking a break and more.
Arthritis Care Leeds support, events and monthly meetings
web www.arthritiscare.org.uk
email NorthEngland@arthritiscare.org.uk
tel 01924 882150, North England office
helpline 0808 800 4050
Leeds Breathe Easy Group (LADBEG) support for people with breathing problems and their carers. Meet last Friday of the month, from 1.30 until 3.30pm, in the Community Centre, Dawsons Corner, Stanningley, Leeds
web www.lunguk.org/supporting-you/breathe-easy
tel 0113 277 7701
helpline 08458 50 50 20
Epilepsy Action offer support, campaign to improve epilepsy services and raise awareness.
web www.epilepsy.org.uk
email helpline@epilepsy.org.uk
helpline 0808 800 5050
tel 0113 210 8800
address New Anstey House, Gateway Drive, Yeadon, LS19 7XY
Leeds Headway For survivors of head injury, their families and carers
web www.headway.org.uk
tel 07739 876599
address 2 Wellington Place, LS1 4BZ
Huntington’s Disease Association
web www.hda.org.uk
local branch tel 01422 363 576 Ian Braithwaite
regional advisor tel 0191 257 3289, Peter Burns
National Kidney Federation
web www.kidney.org.uk
email nkf@kidney.org.uk
helpline 0845 601 0209
Leeds General Infirmary KPA
St James’ Kidney Patients Association, Leeds
MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society offer support, meets and newsletter
web www.mssociety.org.uk
helpline 0808 800 8000
tel 0113 228 6939
West Yorkshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Ltd therapy, care and support for people with MS and their families
web http://mstherapy.org.uk/
tel 0113 250 4528
address Leeds Road, Rawdon, LS19 6JY
Stroke Association Information Centre recently introduced the Family and Carer Support Services
web www.stroke.org.uk
email info@stroke.org.uk
helpline 0845 303 3100
tel 0113 260 1167
address Seacroft Hospital, York Road, LS14 6UH
For other pages in this section, useful web addresses, leaflets and contacts please follow the links on the right.