Don't forget, we are always here for you on our dedicated Support Line. Reach out to us on 0113 511 8111, 7 days a week, any time between 9am and 10pm.
YBTC support in your area
Leeds Support Meetup: this meetup is a safe space for patients, carers and loved ones to speak with others in a similar situation, ask questions, share stories or just chat. Join us at Maggie's Centre on the second Monday of every month at 1pm. To find out more,
click here.
West Leeds Drop-In Café: Our monthly drop-in café is a chance for patients, loved ones and carers to chat to others who have experienced something similar, or simply relax with a hot drink. To find out more,
click here.
Important Contacts
Neuro-Oncology Nurse Specialist Team: call the advice line on 0113 2067571
NHS (24hrs, 7 days): call 111
Blue Badge Scheme: to apply with Leeds City Council visit
www.leeds.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/blue-badge-parking-and-applications/apply-for-a-blue-badge or call 0113 222 4444. Applications cost £10.
St Gemma’s Hospice provides care and support for local people with a life-limiting and terminal illness including a day hospice and out-patient department. Visit
www.st-gemma.co.uk/about-us or call 0113 218 5500
Wheatfields Hospice (Sue Ryder) supports people through providing palliative care in Headingley. Visit
www.sueryder.org/how-we-can-help/sue-ryder-wheatfields-hospice or call 0113 278 7249
Carers Trust Mid-Yorkshire are a network of charities providing a person-centred approach to both the carer's needs and those of the loved one. Visit
www.carerstrustmidyorkshire.org.uk or call 01484 537036
Women's Counselling Services offers free or low-cost counselling and psychotherapy for women and girls on low incomes in Leeds. Call 0113 245 5725 or email
info@womenstherapyleeds.org.uk
Fountain Medical Centre & Leeds IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) is a service for people over 17 years in Leeds. The partner organisations work together to provide a range of treatments for people with common mental health problems including stress, depression, anxiety, PTSD and panic. To find out more,
click here.
Leeds Mind offers low-cost counselling for people experiencing difficulties with their mental health. For more information call 0113 305 5800 or email
info@leedsmind.org.uk
Leeds Cruse Bereavement Service provides support for bereaved people aged over 18 to help them understand their grief and cope with loss. Call 0113 234 4150, email
leeds@cruse.org.uk or
click here for more information.
Leeds City Council - the
Leeds Directory has been recognised as the place to go for checked and vetted services and trades for over 10 years. The service is used by health and social care professionals and not-for-profit organisations to connect service users to reliable tradespeople and services.
Click here to see the directory.