Carers Week campaign for a recovery and respite plan for unpaid carers
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…
Events for carers
Carers Week at Luton Central Library
For Carers Week: Thursday 9th June – Carers Central face-to-face coffee afternoon at Luton Central Library from 1pm-3pm.
Carers Week at The Mall in Luton
For Carers Week: Wednesday 8th June – Carers Central will be in The Mall, Luton (outside H Samuel) to answer any questions and provide support for unpaid carers.
Carers Week virtual coffee morning
For Carers Week: Monday 6th June – Virtual coffee morning when Healthwatch Luton will be giving a presentation and answering any questions you may have.
Carer coffee mornings, online every Monday
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.
We are at Stopsley Library every 2nd Tuesday of the month
For help and support with anything to do with caring come to chat with Sally be at Stopsley Library every third Wednesday of the month between 9.30am to 12 noon.
Coffee afternoon at Luton Central Library on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
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.
We are at Leagrave library every third Wednesday of the month
Sally will be available to offer support and advice to unpaid carers in Luton, every third Wednesday of the month between 9.30am to 12 noon at Leagrave library.
Carers Rights Day 2021
Thursday 25th November 2021 is Carers Rights Day. This year’s awareness day is focussing on making sure that carers are aware of their rights and how they can access the free support that is available to them
Mind BLMK’s mental health Crisis Cafes
We spoke to Caroline from local mental health charity, Mind BLMK, who told us all about their Crisis Cafes. Caroline said “Mind BLMK Crisis Cafes are safe, non-judgemental spaces that you can come to if you find yourself in crisis or mental distress in the evenings. You will be met by a trained mental health …