Who Cares for the Carers? Leicester Carers Support Service Event Offers Support and Advice People across Leicester who help care for a loved one are being invited to a special Carers Week event next week, offering support, information and a chance to connect with others who understand the realities of caring. Hosted by Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland and our Leicester Carers Support Service, the event is open to anyone who provides unpaid care for a family member, friend or

Former carer gives top tips on supporting someone with dementia A former carer has written a heartfelt leaflet with tips on how to support a loved one with dementia. Ken Swale 88-year-old Ken Swale from Loughborough was a carer for his wife Dorothy who was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia for many years, before she sadly passed away in 2022. He became part of Leicestershire County Council’s adult social care engagement panel to help give input on dementia services that the co