The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Useful Links

Access to work

Can provide information and support in getting to work and maintaining mobility at work
0113 214 2347

Build Website

The forum can be used to contact others with a similar interest in MND
www.build-uk.net
Tel. 020 7848 0715

Carers direct

Free confidential advise to help you in your caring role
CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk
Tel. 0808 802 0202

Carers Leeds

Provide local information, support and training to carers in the Leeds area
www.carersleeds.org
Tel: 0113246 8338

Carers UK

Provides national support and advice for carers.
www.carersuk.org
Tel:020 7490 8818

Disability Information Advice Line

Can give advice on all aspects of disability
Tel. 0113 214 3630

Leeds City Council

Can provide information on assessments by a social worker or occupational therapist, blue badge schemes etc
www.leeds.gov.uk
Tel: 0113 234 8080

Leeds directory

Contact details of businesses and organisations who can support you live more independently
www.leedsdirectory.org
Tel. 0113 391 8333

Leeds Palliative Care Website

Provides access to palliative care information and education for patients, carers and professionals to promote end of life choices
www.leedspalliativecare.co.uk
Leeds Wheelchair Centre

Can provide assessment for all types of wheelchairs and accessories
External Link Leeds wheelchair centre

Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA)

Can advice on all aspects on MND including local support & equipment loan
www.mndassociation.org
Tel:08457 626262

Patients like me website

On line discussion service where you can share your experiences with others living with MND
www.patientslikeme.com

St Gemma’s Hospice Leeds

Provides inpatient, community and day hospice care for people who have a progressive illness
www.st-gemma.co.uk
0113 218 5500

Welfare Rights Dept. Leeds City council

Can advice on all aspects of benefits and financial entitlements
www.leeds.gov.uk
Tel: 0113 376 0452

West Yorkshire branch MNDA

Can provide social support and information in Leeds area
Tel: 07889523793
Wheatfields Hospice Leeds

Provides inpatient, community and day hospice care for people who have a progressive illness
www.sueryder.org
0113 278 7249

William Merritt Disabled Living & Mobility Centre:

Provides information, and assessments for equipment advice on all aspects of daily living
www.mndassociation.org
Tel: 0113 305 5288 Or 0113 305 5332

Yorkshire Dales branch MNDA

Can provide social support and information in the Dales area
www.mndyorkshiredales.co.uk
Tel: 01423 870130