Support Services

Local Support Services

  • Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service: provide information, support and signposting for carers and the public across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland call 0116 222 7170.
  • Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust: more information about how to be seen by a dietician and the referral process.
  • Cooks4Life: a free 4-6 week course delivered within schools to help parents and children eat more healthily and learn basic cooking skills. If you are interested in arranging this programme for your school, please get in touch including details of when you would like to start the programme and what day/time of the week would work for your school. Contact details: weightmanagement@leics.gov.uk or 0116 3050730.

National Support Services

  • Allergy UK helpline: call the helpline on 01322 619898 to to receive help and information.
  • Ben Support for Life: You can chat with us online or call our helpline for physical health and wellbeing. It's free & confidential. Our helpline team are available Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm. Call - 08081 311 333 Email - supportservices@ben.org.uk or chat online.