In your area
Support for carers in Blaby
Your local carers group, online groups you can join from home, and other organisations that can help in the Blaby district.
Your local carers group
Blaby District Time Out for Carers
A friendly group just for carers, where you can be honest about your caring role without feeling judged. Meet others in similar situations in a supportive, relaxed setting. Guest speakers are often arranged, and there’s a raffle.
- When
- 1st Tuesday of the month
2.30pm – 4pm - Where
- Countesthorpe Village Hall
Station Road, Countesthorpe
LE8 5TB - Run by
- Gurjit, from our Carers Wellbeing Team
- Good to know
- Free car parking and refreshments. £1 donation welcome but optional.
Online support
Open to carers anywhere in Leicestershire. Join from home on Zoom.
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Online group
A Cuppa with Kerry
A relaxed monthly online group for anyone caring for an adult in Leicestershire, led by our Carers Services Manager, Kerry. 3rd Friday of the month, 2pm – 3pm.
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Online group
Working-age carers group
A monthly evening group for carers of working age. You don’t have to be in work to come along, just of working age. 7pm – 8pm.
Local help and activities
Other organisations that can help carers and the people they care for in Blaby.
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Transport
Community Action Partnership
Community transport for people living in Blaby and Oadby & Wigston who find it difficult to use, or can’t get to, public transport.
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Transport
Community transport schemes
An overview of community transport schemes across Leicester and Leicestershire, from the Choose How You Move website.
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Information & advice
First Contact Plus
One place for Leicestershire residents to find information, advice and support on housing, health, money, living independently and more.
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Local help
Local Area Co-ordinators
Local experts who can help with a wide range of issues. Blaby has five, covering Blaby Village, Enderby & Narborough, Braunstone Town & Thorpe Astley, Countesthorpe, and Glenfield & Kirby Muxloe.
Can’t see what you need?
There are far too many local groups to list here. Call us and we’ll tell you what’s on near you, or find out from our network of contacts.
How we’re funded
Support for Carers is funded by Leicestershire County Council. Businesses and organisations who would like to support our work are welcome to get in touch.