17 free dementia care training videos
The NHS BLMK Staying in Touch Newsletter featured this brilliant free resource of 17 free dementia care training videos, produced by
Norfolk and Suffolk Care Support…
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Plan for the unexpected: Your guide to creating a care contingency plan
A contingency plan is just a fancy way of saying “plan for the unexpected”. As a carer, a contingency plan will outline some basic information so that others can step in to help and provide the necessary care should you suddenly be unable to.
Join the new diabetes support group in Dunstable, it’s free
Come along to the new diabetes support group in Dunstable every Wednesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Read more…
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…
Mondays at Mayfield in Dunstable
Come along to AdviceCentral’s Mondays at Mayfield in Dunstable, from 10am-2pm every Monday. Enjoy free tea and coffee and our award-winning range of support, for disabled people and people with long term health conditions. See full details….
Carers Rights Day in Luton 2023
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…
Even if you claim Carer’s Allowance you are still an unpaid carer
You could be an unpaid carer and get enhanced support from local services. Read full details about how you qualify as an unpaid carer…
Photos from our recent carers event
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
Download your copy of the Luton Carers’ Handbook
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…
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.