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Dharma Seva

Support for Unpaid Carers

Our project is to support unpaid carers and their loved ones in Leicester East, with a view to scale to other areas, if needed.

The are 38,000 Unpaid Carers in Leicester and 30% are from our community.

As many of you are aware, more people are needing more support to help them take care of their loved ones and navigating the Health & Social Care Systems alone can feel overwhelming.


 We are conducting research to understand the issues affecting the Community,  with a view to deliver better support & education material. Examples of Health & Social Care Services include GP Practice, NHS Hospitals. DWP or support from Local services like Leicester city Council or Leicestershire County Council. 


We want to work with key Service Providers and Community Organisations to share best practice, expertise and to improve overall Health & Social Care outcomes for our Community. 


The Community Project aims:

      • Identify the pain points or barriers, challenges to accessing Health & Social Care Services.
      • Understand the needs of Unpaid Carers and their loved ones.
      • Reduce stigma and raise awareness about certain conditions and cultural needs.
      • Increase Support and Knowledge for Unpaid Carers. 
      • Improve health outcomes and signpost to a wider network where necessary

What is an Unpaid Carer?

An unpaid carers is anyone who provides care, unpaid, for a neighbour, friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. 
How can Dharma Seva support you?
  1. We are forming a Unpaid Carers Group to identify who the unpaid carers are in the community and to understand their challenges and needs.
  2. We are conducting a Health and Social Care Research Survey to hear your view about your experiences. 
  3. We are providing Advice & Guidance, be sure to reach out if you need help.
  4. We will be holding webinairs & workshops locally, be sure to sign-up.
  5. We forming a stronger support network - If you are Service Provider, Charity  or Community Organisation that currently supports or want to support unpaid carers do get in touch. 

How much do I have to pay to get support from Dharma Seva?

  • It's FREE to join the Support Group 
  • It's FREE to get Advice and Guidance
  • It's FREE to participate in the Health and Social Care Survey
What can I do to support the Community project?
  1. You can share the links and encourage others to complete the Health and Social Care Research Survey
  2. You can suggest ways for us to improve using our Contact Us form.
  3. If you are a Researcher and want to contribute to our Community findings, please do get in touch.
  4. You can make a donation to help us scale our project to other areas. 
  5. You can ask your Community Organisation to join and so much more
Join Unpaid Carer's Support Group
Complete the Health & Social Care Research Survey

If you are an unpaid carer and want to join our DS Carers Group,  please complete the sign-up form 

 It's COMPLETELY FREE to join and to get support!

I have query about something that hasn't been covered here, how can I contact you?

You can use our contact us form -> Click here 

Or 

You can email us at hello@dharmaseva.org.uk

Or

You can catch us in-person at an event near you.


    The project has been supported by players on the National Lottery and local Community supporters.