Advicenow

An independent, not-for-profit web site providing accurate up-to-date information on rights and legal issues, including benefits, employment, health and social care, housing, family and personal. Funded by Legal Services Commission and the Department of Constitutional Affairs

Carers.gov.uk

A web site provided by the Department of Health aimed at professionals who work with carers. The site provides Government guidance and regulations affecting carers and details of the carers grant.

Carers UK

Provides information for carers and aims to ensure that carers rights are upheld. Provides practical, financial and emotional support to carers.

Careonline Leicestershire

A local web site that was set up to improve the lives of carers, disabiled people and older people by providing accessible information and services, helping people to make their own decision and helping to reduce isolation and social exclusion.

CLASP The Carers Centre

Supports carers in the diverse communities of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland providing services to improve the quality of life for carers and those for whom they care.

Database & Information Service

An independent information service for parents/carers of children with special needs or a disability in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Provides information about various organisations and services relevant to disabled children and their families.

Direct.gov.uk

A government web site which provides a wide range of useful information for carers, including details about carers assessments, carers allowance, direct payments for carers, employment, carers rights and how carers can look after themselves and take a break.

Leicester City Council

Information about how Leicester City Council can help and support carers living in Leicester City. Includes information about the carers assessment, the carers grant and the City Council's Carers Strategy.

Leicestershire County Council

Information about how Leicestershire County Council can help and support carers living in Leicestershire. Includes details about what services are available, a carers booklet, support groups and information for young carers.

Mental Health Care

Provides advice and information to people caring for someone in mental distress with information, carer's stories and details of support groups.

New Deal for Carers

A dedicated website by the Department of Health to consult with carers to ensure their voices are heard in the Governments Carers Strategy.

Rutland County Council

Provides information on the services and support available for carers living in Rutland, including young carers.