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You may be able to receive some help that enables you to take some time out from your caring responsibilities…
Watch some excellent videos from people in Luton who have had their COVID-19 vaccinations. There are some videos from local medical professionals too…
Useful links posted on The Disability Resource Centre website for Diabetes Week…
Diabetes Week 13 to 19 June 2022 – Free webinar and links to local support Read More »
For Carers Week 2022: Use the free template to write a letter to your MP supporting the campaign to develop a ‘Recovery and Respite Plan’ for unpaid carers…
Carers Week campaign for a recovery and respite plan for unpaid carers Read More »
See how we are helping unpaid carers in Luton, every week of the year…
We are working closely with Luton Council and BLMK CCG who have provided these vaccination booster FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).
Answers to your questions about booster vaccinations Read More »
Luton Council are pleased to offer this free taxi service for Luton residents who need transport to get vaccinated The Luton Council COVID-19 website page says “We know that the cost of travel can be a barrier to getting vaccinated. In an effort to improve vaccination uptake among the residents of Luton it is now
Free vaxi taxi service to get vaccinated in Luton Read More »
We’ve had lots of good feedback from carers in Luton about our newsletter again this month. They’ve been telling us the newsletter is a useful way to find out about local services for carers. Take a look at this April’s newsletter This month we featured: Mind BLMK who have been supporting people in Bedfordshire, Luton
Many Luton carers have been reading our April newsletter Read More »
Luton Council has provided some valuable information about getting vaccinated when you are pregnant.
The consultation ends on Monday 4th April 2022…
Last chance to have your say about Luton Airport developments Read More »
We can help you with support and advice about money Sally and Levi help carers in Luton with benefits and money every week. So please contact us for free and confidential assistance. Financial support for carers If you’re an unpaid carer there may be financial support out there to help you. See our popular page Carer’s benefits
We’ve just heard from Luton Council who says “There will be a Covid Vaccination Van based at Sainsbury’s, 34 Dunstable Road, Bury Park, Luton LU1 1DY, on the following days/times: Wednesday 23 February, 10.30am to 5.30pm Thursday 24 February, 10.30am to 5.30pm Friday 25 February, 10.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 26 February, 10.30am to 5.30pm Sunday
Get a booster vaccine at Sainsburys in Bury Park, Luton this week Read More »
Luton Council have posted useful information during the severe weather. They say on the website” Highways and Parks teams on standby, for Luton: Report obstructions on the roads Report a fallen tree Potential power outages Check UK Power Networks to see if there are any power cuts locally Today’s bin collections in Luton Our crews finished their
Subscribe to our popular newsletter for unpaid carers in Luton. It’s full of practical information and all the latest local events in the area that are free to attend.
We are delighted to be working in partnership with Dunstable Town Football Club and we’ll update our website with all the latest news and events. See all the weekly events that Dunstable Town FC are currently running…
Talk to our team about free shopping vouchers (for eligible households), benefits advice, practical tips for managing your money, employment support and more…
Claim free shopping vouchers for vulnerable people Read More »
The Disability Resource Centre is looking for volunteers to lead some social events for local people in the Dunstable area. Our charity is setting up some user-led groups to provide a safe social space for people to get together.
Volunteer to help run our book club or art club or coffee club Read More »
Volunteer for our helpdesk team as an Advisor Volunteer for our charity, remotely from home, helping disabled people, people with long term health conditions, carers and friends. Our award winning charity supports people across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Luton and Oxfordshire. Volunteering for our helpdesk means you’ll gain valuable work experience and many transferable skills. Benefits of
We’ve been busy compiling all the ways to save fuel bills and keep warm this winter. Thanks to Iffat and Dan, who are part of our charity’s team of volunteers, for all their research building this page of useful links…
18 websites with ways of keeping warm and saving energy bills this winter Read More »
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: 0300 303 0201 Email: carerscentral@drcbeds.org.uk
We run many different training programmes that focus on supporting people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Take a look at the new courses, available both online and face-to-face…
See all our new and free training courses, available online and face-to-face Read More »
The popular and free care skills training programme is back… Since 2017 The Disability Resource Centre has helped hundreds of local unpaid carers and Personal Assistants (PAs) to learn vital skills, for free. All thanks to funding from Skills for Care. Dates for the live face-to-face workshops will be announced soon where you can meet-up with