Welcome to Carers Leeds
The home of support for all unpaid carers in Leeds
Are you helping a friend or family member due to their illness, disability, mental health issue or a substance misuse problem?
Yes? – Then you are one of 74,000 unpaid carers in Leeds and we are here to support you.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact our advice line:
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri – 9am till 4.30pm | Tues – 9am till 6:30pm
Drop-in: 6-8 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 6PT: Monday to Friday – 10:00am till 4:00pm
Administration and general enquiries telephone number: 0113 246 8338
Carers Leeds Blog: The latest news and articles
Brian – My Carer’s Story
Audrey, Brian and Dementia. Audrey & I met in November 1960. I was eighteen, she was nineteen. We married on her 22nd birthday in 1963. We've had a good life together, the usual
Embracing Life in the Wake of Loss – My Carer’s Story
A poem for Carers Week 2024. It is Carers Week this week Today I joined bereaved carers outing in Tropical World About ten of us , mostly middle age women and one young man
Carers Allowance – My Carer’s Story
I care for family members, and I’ve been claiming Carers Allowance for a few years. In early 2023, out of the blue, I got a letter from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)
LGBTQ+ Unpaid Carers
As Pride month comes to an end, I want to shine a light on LGBTQ+ unpaid carers. At Carers Leeds, we see you and we value you, and want to do everything we can