Explore the full range of support available from Luton Council’s “I am a Carer” service. For fast access to getting a Carer’s Assessment, financial support, breaks for carers and much more the “I am a Carer” website is full of quick links and vital information for unpaid carers in Luton.
Your guide to the “I am a Carer” Service from Luton Council Read More »
Carers Central and The Disability Resource Centre has compiled a comprehensive guide to energy support resources to help you navigate the challenges and stay warm this winter: Winter can be a financially stressful time, especially for unpaid carers. The rising cost of energy adds an extra burden, but help is available…
Luton Council are looking for unpaid carers or people who use Luton Adult Care, they could be an Expert by Experience or a family member too, to join them in designing better Adult Care services for the future.
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.
Luton Carers’ Handbook: Download your free copy of the new 2024 edition Read More »
See how we are helping unpaid carers in Luton, every week of the year…
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 »
The consultation ends on Monday 4th April 2022…
Last chance to have your say about Luton Airport developments Read More »
We are delighted to be working in partnership with Dunstable Town Football Club and we’ll update our website with all the latest news and events. See all the weekly events that Dunstable Town FC are currently running…
The popular and free care skills training programme is back… Since 2017 The Disability Resource Centre has helped hundreds of local unpaid carers and Personal Assistants (PAs) to learn vital skills, for free. All thanks to funding from Skills for Care. Dates for the live face-to-face workshops will be announced soon where you can meet-up with
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 |
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
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 »
We attracted many local carers from the Luton area to our recent Carers Rights Day event at Luton Salvation Army. On the day we had help from our partners; Chums, Total Wellbeing Luton and Total Legacy Care. The main aim of the event was to provide carers with a better understanding of their rights. There was also free wellbeing sessions, free
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