We’ve compiled these useful links with full details of COVID-19 booster jabs:
– Read all about the booster jabs for unpaid carers at the Carers Trust website
– Luton Council has this handy FAQs about booster jabs and both Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council have full details
– See the NHS website and the page where you can book your booster vaccines
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
Thursday 23rd November 2023 is Carers Rights Day. Come and see us for help and support outside TK Max in Luton from 10am to 2pm…
You could be an unpaid carer and get enhanced support from local services. Read full details about how you qualify as an unpaid carer…
Sally Glancy and Levi Habashanti were the hosts of the event, with Sally saying “It was really lovely to see everyone and they all know that we are here to support carers in Luton all year around”. The event was attended by over 40 carers and partners with 17 stands from organisations including East London NHS Foundation Trust, CHUMS Young Carers Service and Total Wellbeing Luton. Read all about the event and see the photos…
Levi and Sally will be available to offer support and advice to unpaid carers in Luton. Come for a coffee and catch up, no appointment is necessary.
Join us online every Monday for 10:30am – 12pm for our carer support Group meeting. Enjoy a break for coffee and chat with other local carers.
Read about dementia and its different forms, diagnostic tests for detecting it early on, available treatments and prevention methods against it. We have included some links to local support groups and organisations for carers in Luton…
A carer is someone who looks after a relative or friend who, because of age, mental health, physical or other disability, cannot manage at home without help. Even if you receive Carer’s Allowance for your caring role, you are still classed as an unpaid carer.
We just updated the free Luton Carers’ Handbook. It’s full of important information and useful tips including: Carer’s assessments, respite breaks for carers, benefits and money, employment support, end of life care, information on medications and health conditions, useful local and national contacts plus a handy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answers section…
There are lots of ways to help improve your overall wellbeing as a carer. Here we have compiled some local organisations and support groups that can help with your wellbeing, as well as some nationally available services, phone apps and useful websites. Total Wellbeing Luton Total Wellbeing in Luton “is a service that supports people
Mental health is something that’s become a lot more visible recently. There are now numerous campaigns and initiatives focusing on bringing mental health to the forefront of public attention. There’s also been an increase in people speaking about their own experiences, whether that be through social media or other platforms, which has helped many begin
Being a carer can be hugely time-consuming. You might find it hard to fit work around your caring responsibilities, but most people need to support themselves financially at some point in their lives. Working while being a carer is not easy, but we’ve put together this guide to help you find the perfect balance between
If you’re a disabled person you may be eligible for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) to help you make adaptations to your home. Read our 10 tips on how to increase your chances of getting approved for a DFG…
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