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Episode 12

Fund and support for carers with Donna Blanche

Episode 12 - With your host Melanie Cohen 25th March 2025
 

Summary

In this episode of The Family Carer Podcast we’re joined by the CEO of the Leonado Trust Donna Blanche. The Leonardo Trust is an independent charity founded in 2001 by a former carer to help and support unpaid carers throughout Dorset. Since the charity was formed, they have helped many thousands of carers in a multitude of ways. They provide funding for crisis awards, counselling, short breaks, domestic appliances, alert lines and key safes, benefits advice and funding for carers groups.

 

What you will learn

  • The types of support the Leonardo Trust provides to unpaid carers in Dorset, and how it helps them day-to-day.
  • How the application process works, and how soon carers can expect help.
  • What the biggest challenges unpaid carers face, and how the Leonado Trust’s services, like crisis awards or counselling, can help overcome these.
  • How the decision is made on who qualifies for grants, and the kinds of support that have had the greatest impact on Dorset carers.


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Melanie Cohen

I am the Managing Director of Bluebird Care Bournemouth and Poole, and the reason I get out of bed every day is my passion for helping people care for their loved ones. I do this by leading a team of care experts to deliver bespoke, compassionate, and responsive care services—the kind of care we would want for our own families. 💙