Carer’s breaks
You may be able to receive some help that enables you to take some time out from your caring responsibilities…
Helpful information
Are you an unpaid carer?
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.
Help to get a Blue Badge
A Blue Badge for disabled parking If you feel the person you are caring for could benefit from a Blue Badge to help with disabled parking they can apply (or you can apply for them as their carer) via their local authority’s website. Who is entitled to a blue badge? You may be able to …
Discounts for carers in Luton
We’ve compiled all the great price discounts available for carers in Luton including venues, activities, transport and more…
Watch our Luton vaccination video page
Watch some excellent videos from people in Luton who have had their COVID-19 vaccinations. There are some videos from local medical professionals too…
10 ways we can help you this Carers Week
See how we are helping unpaid carers in Luton, every week of the year…
32 ways to improve your wellbeing
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 …
Luton Carers’ Handbook
We launched the Luton Carers’ Handbook last year and it’s been now downloaded by many carers across Luton. The handbook is full of important information and useful tips including: Carer’s assessments & breaks for carers, Carer’s 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…
Carers’ Rights
The Care Act 2014 The Care Act 2014 is about adults with care and support needs, and those who care for them. Under the Act, anyone who a local council thinks might need care and support is entitled to a needs assessment, which must be provided free of charge. The assessment is usually carried out …
Out and about
We’ve compiled some practical information to help you when you are out and about. All these links are from the Carers Trust: Accessible toilets Blue Badge Parking Scheme Community transport Days out Free entry for carers to visitor attractions Libraries and carers Public transport Shopping The Motability Scheme Travelling with equipment and medicine Carers Central …
Useful info for carers from the NHS
The NHS website has lots of useful information for carers on their website’s Social Care and Support Guide. Here are some of the useful links: Introduction to care and support A quick guide for people who have care and support needs and their carers. Help from social services and charities Includes helplines, needs assessments, advocacy …
Technology and carers
How technology is helping carers Carers’ stories We’ve found some excellent case studies on the Carers UK website telling the stories of carers and how they have been using some new technology. Read how these technologies are helping; such as an automated pill dispenser, a bedtime monitor, personal alarms and more. What can technology do …
Carer’s benefits and money
This page provides information about carer’s benefits and money, with links to useful websites at the bottom of the page. Carer’s Allowance The main financial benefit available to carers is Carer’s Allowance. To be eligible to receive this benefit you must satisfy all of the following: You’re 16 or over You spend at least 35 …
COVID-19 information and links to useful websites for carers
Coronavirus information and links to useful websites for carers Age UK’s main coronavirus page Information on coronavirus, including updates on how you can look after yourself and loved ones, comments from Age UK, and ways you can support older people. Independent Age Independent Age answer some frequently asked questions from their helpline which are useful to …
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Emergency telephone numbers for carers in Luton
See the (mostly) out of hours services available in Luton and nationwide: Adult and Social Care: Out of hours support 03003 008 123 Luton Food Bank: Emergency number 01582 452356 Homelessness: Out of office hours 0800 1014 7333 Women’s Aid Refuge: Office hours -01582 391856 Luton and Dunstable A&E: 08451 270127 NHS Direct: Advice …