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Hospital discharge grant to support unpaid carers

Hospital discharge grant to support unpaid carers

Unpaid carers aged 18+ could qualify for a grant if they are supporting someone in Leicestershire who has recently been discharged from hospital.

Carers often incur unexpected additional costs looking after a loved one, so they can now apply for a Leicestershire County Council funded hospital discharge grant which is available until 31 March 2024.

To qualify for this one-off grant, carers will need to show that the cared-for person:
• Lives in Leicestershire
• Has been discharged from hospital during the past four weeks (at the time of applying)
• Needs the carer for help and support to keep them safe
• Needs a level of support that has seen additional costs for the carer since the hospital discharge. This includes a loss of income due to taking time off work More »

Carers must apply within four weeks of the person they care for being discharged from hospital by completing the online application form on the Support for Carers website www.supportforcarers.org/what-we-offer/carer-support-hospital-discharge-grant. Alternatively, carers can call VASL on 01858 468543 or email maureen@supportforcarers.org and the team will complete the application form on their behalf.

Carers who received a grant from the previous round of funding can apply again to the 2023/24 grant fund if they meet the eligibility criteria – only one grant can be awarded to each carer.

More advice and information for unpaid carers is available at www.leicestershire.gov.uk/looking-after-someone. » Less

Posted: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:40 by Clerk to the Council

Free entry for unpaid carers at two county council attractions available until 30 September 2023

Free entry for unpaid carers at two county council attractions available until 30 September 2023

Unpaid carers across Leicestershire can receive one free standard adult admission ticket for both the 1620s House and Gardens in Donington-le-Heath and Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, subject to them holding a valid adult carers' passport and visiting the attractions before 30 September 2023.

Tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of issue (this does not include any special events or activities which will incur an additional cost) and carers' passport holders will also be eligible for a free tea or coffee (and cake at 1620s) on their first visit. More »

This offer is available to carers who can produce evidence that they hold a current carers' passport whether they visit on their own, with other carers, with the person they care for (who will also receive free admission) or with family members (standard admission charges apply).

A Carers Passport is an ID card for people living in Leicestershire who are caring for a loved one aged 18 and over and are not employed to do so. Visit www.supportforcarers.org to find out more or call Support for Carers on 01858 468543 to apply for your ID card using the reference FREEPASS 2023.

For more information on the 1620s House and Garden and Bosworth Battlefield visit www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk or www.1620shouse.org.uk.

If you're an unpaid carer visit www.leicestershire.gov.uk/looking-after-someone for more advice and information to support you in your caring role. » Less

Posted: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:25 by Clerk to the Council

Roadworks - Ratcliffe Drive/Robotham Close/St James Close, Huncote

Roadworks - Ratcliffe Drive/Robotham Close/St James Close, Huncote

Ratcliffe Drive, Huncote, Leicestershire
02 September - 06 September
Roadworks, Delays unlikely
Traffic management No carriageway incursion
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: LB9060000-000041607818

Robotham Close, Huncote, Leicestershire
02 September - 06 September
Roadworks, Delays unlikely
Traffic management No carriageway incursion
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: LB9060000-000041608013 More »

St James Close, Huncote, Leicestershire
02 September - 06 September
Roadworks, Delays unlikely
Traffic management No carriageway incursion
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: LB9060000-000041608014 » Less

Posted: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:24 by Clerk to the Council