Brand new website pairs residents with carers

Leicestershire County Council have set up a new website to join people together who can support each other to live independently.

Leicestershire County Council have  set up a new website designed to match residents with people who can help support them.

They have created the handy online tool to help people continue to live independently at home.

Both those with care and support needs, and people working as ‘personal assistants’ (PAs), are encouraged to sign up. 

Councillor Christine Radford, cabinet member for adults and communities, said “Personal assistants play a vital role. They support people to live fulfilling and safe lives in their own home and local community but as individuals’ requirements vary, it can be difficult to find the right person. 

“We’ve worked with people who are providing care and those looking for assistance to create the website. It’s great to see it up and running and I’d encourage people to visit the site and register.” 

Visit the website at https://leicestershire.panoticeboard.org.uk/

The county council has worked with Possabilty People to create the ‘PA noticeboard’ following the success of this approach in other areas of the country.

A resident involved in the testing of the new service before launch, added: “I recently had to find additional PAs for mum and the site would have been very helpful, so I will definitely be using it in the future.”

Anyone unable to register on the PA Noticeboard can contact the Direct Payment Support Team by emailing DPSOemploymentsupport@leics.gov.ukv