Our Information Service
Carers Leeds stocks extensive information relevant to Carers and is committed to ensuring that Carers are able to access this.
We provide information in the following ways:
- Newsletter, published every other month, containing information relevant to Carers and professionals concerning - see Carers News page in the services section of our website for more information
- Information system containing local and national leaflets and information on services
- The DissBASE computerised information system. Carers and professionals are welcome to telephone us for information. They can also book a session on the computer to use the system themselves
- Access to the internet by arrangement
- Working with other organisations to ensure Carers receive the information they need to access help and support such as with Mental Health Trust Carers Team, Employment Services
- Using opportunities such as Carers Week, Carers Rights Day to distribute information in a public place relevant to Carers and to highlight Carers issues.
- Regular information sessions on caring issues. In the past these have covered topics as diverse as welfare benefits, mental health law, drugs and medicines and the Direct Payments system.
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