Care & Support

This is a national charity providing social and welfare services to Holocaust refugees and survivors as well as their descendants. They are keen to ensure that all refugees and survivors in the UK are aware of their services.

AJR have a team of dedicated social workers including Marilyn Thomas (marilyn@ajr.org.uk) who covers the Midlands. Their social workers can assist people with applying for compensation as victims of Nazi persecution, including the homecare scheme which helps to fund personal care for eligible clients so that they can be looked after in their own homes.

More information can be found on the AJR website: https://ajr.org.uk/

Enquiries can be emailed to Leah McKay leah@ajr.org.uk or Rebecca Webb rebecca@ajr.org.uk. You can also call the main office number 0208 385 3070 ask to speak to either Leah or Rebecca.

Who we are:

We’re a group of volunteers serving all Jewish people in Leicester and Leicestershire. We are supported by the London based charity, Jewish Care.

How we can help:

• Our Telephone Group offers regular, friendly phone chats.

• We host Coffee Club, a social Monday morning event at the LHC Heritage Centre      whenever the J Club is not meeting.

• We provide confidential support with filling in forms and grant applications.

• We can offer lifts to medical/hospital appointments.

Small grants:

We have a few small grants available which can help in a number of ways, for example:

• membership of a club or online course

• subscription to a magazine or newspaper

• to replace/purchase a small household item, such as a radio or heated blanket.

• We can direct you to the 342 Charity who can provide much larger grants for help with home alterations or electronic equipment to make your life at home easier.

Message from Rocky May (Chair): We have a wonderfully caring Committee and an amazing group of volunteers, all here to lend a hand. Our services are discreet and confidential. We do hope you will get in touch and look forward to hearing from you.

You can contact Rocky directly on 07881 823843 or by email rtmay@yahoo.co.uk

connections. The 342 Trust was established as a consequence of the closure and sale of Abbeyfield (Leicester), which had provided sheltered housing for older Jewish people.

WHAT is it for? Any equipment for the home to make life easier, for example a seat for the bath; a wet room; special aids for those with visual impairment; ramps to improve access; respite or short term packages. The Trust cannot fund long term care.

WHO is it for? Anyone over the age of 50 who could benefit from help to make their lives easier. You do not have to be disabled or on benefits. The grants are not means tested and confidentiality is assured. Our core target group consists of elderly Jewish people and their close family in the East Midlands.

HOW much can be requested? There is no lower limit.

WHO should you contact? Please get in touch with Anthony Jacobs for an informal chat and advice on applying. Call him on 07802 828 222 or email him on adjacobs52@gmail.comYou can also write to the 342 Trust at 167 London Road, Leicester LE2 1EG, or click here to apply now.

Need someone to talk to? We’re here to listen.

Jewish Care’s friendly, trained volunteers will listen to your worries or concerns, however big or small they are. Your worries could be about anything, such as social, financial, religious or personal issues.

People call for different reasons, but often they feel they can’t talk to anyone about their problems. They want someone to listen with empathy and without judgement, while giving as much or as little information as they want. Some people call regularly, and some only call once during a particularly difficult time.

When you call the Jewish Listening Line you will not receive advice from them. You will have someone on the phone who will listen to you with empathy, kindness and in a non-judgemental manner. This service is free, confidential and completely anonymous.

The Jewish Listening Line receives over 100 calls a month and callers come from a cross section of the community, including people who are Liberal and non-affiliated. You can call the Jewish Listening Line regardless of your gender, sexual orientation or religious observance.

Freephone: 0800 652 9249                              

Landline: 0203 096 2875

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 12pm to 12am; Friday: 12pm to 3pm

Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, Shabbat and Jewish festivals

Further resources can be found on the Jewish Care Resource Directory

Raphael at JAMI: The Jewish Counselling Service

This service provides professional, person-centred treatment and support for young people and adults with mental health challenges, including more complex needs. They also support their clients’ families and carers.  For emergency help and how to contact them click here or phone 020 8458 2223. For non-emergency needs click here.

This service provides professional, person-centred treatment and support for young people and adults with mental health challenges, including more complex needs. They also support their clients’ families and carers.  For emergency help and how to contact them click here or phone 020 8458 2223. For non-emergency needs click here.