We are here to help unpaid carers across Luton
We are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10am to 4pm, and on Tuesdays from 10am to 7pm.
Call us 0300 303 0201 or email us or chat with us
For instant help simply click the pink ‘Chat with us’ button below, open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. We can help you with many questions straight away.
We provide 1-2-1 help at a time to suit you…
For more in-depth issues you can speak with our carer support workers, Sally and Levi. Please phone us to make an appointment or use the form on our ‘Contact Us’ page and we’ll arrange a time to talk.
Emergency help
If you need help in an emergency then there are many local and national services available
We had a very busy Carers Week…
On Monday we had two events. We held our regular online Carers Coffee Morning in the morning and in the afternoon we ran an online event with NHS England.
Over 20 carers and friends from the Luton area enjoyed the opportunity to hear from NHS England and our Carers Central team. There was plenty of interaction, with chances to provide feedback. We hope to run similar events online and in-person in the future. Please let us know what topics we should cover.
We were in St Georges Square in Luton on Thursday saying hello to many local unpaid carers who had come along to our gazebo to ask us questions about benefits, carer’s breaks, help with form-filling, mental health support and more.
In the evening, Levi (our Carer Support Adviser), was chatting on the radio about all the ways we can help carers in Luton.
And on Friday we held a special online meet-up for anyone looking for a career in caring; full of useful information from our Support into Employment team. You can join the next webinar on 25th June.
10 ways we can help you every week of the year
See the latest edition of our popular Carers Central newsletter for 10 ways we can help unpaid carers in Luton.
Have a look at our website…
We have lots of useful information and links to other sources of help.
Online carer support group every Monday
Join us online every Monday for 10:30am – 12pm.
If you would like to participate in our online carer support meetings then please contact Levi or Sally on 0300 303 0201.
The meetings are increasingly well attended with carers having a break, a cuppa and a chat with other local carers.
Employment
We have listed all the ways to help improve your employment prospects as a carer.
Find out about free training and support programmes, career advice, job hunting skills (like CV building and interview skills), skills training, searching for jobs, applying for jobs and local adult education courses.
Free wellbeing programme for Luton
This popular programme is helping Luton residents improve their overall wellbeing during the pandemic. Includes 1-2-1 help with building your self-confidence, learning some relaxation techniques and tips to cope with stress and much more…
Frequently asked questions
Find out about carer’s assessment, carer’s allowance, blue badges and more in our easy-to-follow guide…
Benefits
We have compiled some links to useful websites, free tools and support services to help carers claim government benefits.
Important coronavirus information for unpaid carers
Please see some useful information and links for the most up to date information during the coronavirus crisis.
Improve your mental and physical health
We have compiled over 30 local organisations and support groups that can help with your wellbeing, as well as some nationally available services, phone apps and useful websites.
Carers rights
See our collection of useful links to information and resources about carers rights and legal issues.
Your feedback matters
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News
Important coronavirus information for unpaid carers
During the coronavirus crisis we can help you access reliable health and support information, and also put you in contact with NHS services to get medications delivered.
We are here with a listening ear too, offering emotional support to disabled people, unpaid carers and families.
Approximately 9% of the population of Luton have caring responsibilities – that is over 18,000 people of all ages caring for others of all ages.
Luton Council and Luton Clinical Commissioning Group recognise the crucial role that carers play in the lives of those they care for. Luton Council worked with carers, voluntary and statutory sector partners to refresh the strategic plan for carers in the town.