Free Warm Hub in Dunstable Every Wednesday
Come along to the Winter Warm Hub in Dunstable every Wednesday for free tea, coffee and biscuits plus delicious free homemade soup. Learn money saving tips including ways of reducing your energy bills…
Mental health
Quick guide to dementia and local support in Luton
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…
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Luton Carers’ Handbook: Download your free copy of the new 2024 edition
We just updated the free to download Luton Carers’ Handbook to the new June 2024 edition 5. It’s full of important information and useful tips including: Contingency planning, 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 an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answers section.
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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.
How to use mindfulness to help your mental health as a carer
In this article we look how you can use mindfulness to help your mental health and wellbeing. We cover simple exercises with links to free help and support. Plus there’s 5 simple ways mindfulness can help improve your mental health and help you to feel less anxious.
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Working while being a carer: The 7 steps every carer/employee needs to know
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
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We are here to help carers in the cost of living crisis
If you are worried about paying bills or having enough money for food and essentials then we have compiled the many different ways you can get some help on this page. And if you need some help our charity team is here for you; with a caring, listening ear and practical help to support you
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Discounts for carers in Luton
We’ve compiled all the great price discounts available for carers in Luton including venues, activities, transport and more…
Anxiety: 9 questions to help spot the type of your anxiety
When you experience anxiety, it’s difficult to know exactly what’s wrong. You may not know if it’s a panic attack, stress response, or something else. It can feel like there are many different types of anxiety and that you won’t be able to figure out which one you have. Luckily, there are several ways you
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10 ways we can help you this Carers Week
See how we are helping unpaid carers in Luton, every week of the year…
Many Luton carers have been reading our April newsletter
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
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Free online exercise and Yoga sessions for residents of Bedford and Luton
Online exercise and Yoga sessions, funded by the Sport England & National Lottery Fund and Teams Beds & Luton Sessions are suitable for all levels and abilities. Over 130 people have joined the new online exercise programmes this summer. Introducing the second programme of new classes run by The Disability Resource Centre. Read full details
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Introducing the new Luton Carers’ Handbook
The handbook is full of important information 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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answers Subscribe to our newsletter to download your copy instantly August 28, 2021 |
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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