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Monday 9th May 2022 marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week so this is the perfect time to look to achieve better mental health. This year, the theme is ‘loneliness’ and how we can all help to tackle loneliness. Local mental health charity Mind BLMK is holding an free to attend open day in Luton on Thursday 12th May 2022.
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 …
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 »
We’ve compiled all the great price discounts available for carers in Luton including venues, activities, transport and more…
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…
Read the most popular ways we are helping unpaid carers in Luton, every week of the year: 1. Carer’s Assessments A Carer’s Assessment is your chance to discuss how your caring role is affecting your own life. An assessment is a good way find out about which support and services will be most helpful to you and …
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
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 …
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 …
Free online exercise and Yoga sessions for residents of Bedford and Luton Read More »
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 |
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 …
COVID-19 information and links to useful websites for carers Read More »