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News & stories

News and stories

Updates from the team, offers for Carers Passport holders, and real experiences from carers across Leicestershire.

Members of the Hinckley & Bosworth carers group in the courtyard at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre

Featured Carers Passport offers

Kerry took members of her Hinckley & Bosworth carers group to Bosworth Battlefield and Heritage Centre, where they were given a year’s free entry and a free hot drink.

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Latest

  • Carers Passport offers

    Carers Passport offers for summer 2026

    Even more reason to get out and about with your Carers Passport: free entry to the 1620s House and Bosworth Battlefield on your first visit.

  • News

    Our launch went well!

    Volunteers, clients, professionals, people from the community and former VASL staff joined us on 22 April 2026 to launch our new offices.

  • News

    VASL has moved!

    We have a new home above Joules at The Old Bank, 40 The Square, Market Harborough. Come in by the white door, bottom left.

  • Carers’ stories

    Help with practical problems and a social life

    How a carer from Hinckley got help with her home, garden, money and isolation – and passed her driving test three months later.

  • Carers’ stories

    Sue’s story

    Sue cares for her son, who has learning and physical disabilities. She shares her worries about his future, and asks other carers how they’ve managed.

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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.