Becoming an unpaid carer for a loved one can be a significant life change. This guide is designed to help new unpaid carers in Luton navigate these initial steps and access the resources available to you.
A guide for new unpaid carers in Luton, with support from Carers Central Read More »
Download your free copy of the latest edition of the Luton Carers’ Handbook. Luton Council, our Carers Central funders, kindly arranged the translation of our popular Luton Carers’ Handbook, from English, to 10 further popular languages spoken in Luton.
Luton Carers’ Handbook – Now available in 11 languages Read More »
We just updated the Luton Carers’ Handbook and is now available in 11 versions in popular languages. 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 now Read More »
The Carers Central team, part of The Disability Resource Centre, is encouraging GP practices across Luton to implement quality assurance frameworks for unpaid carers. This initiative aims to improve support for unpaid carers and increase understanding of their role within the community. By adopting these frameworks, GP practices can better recognise and address the wider needs of carers, ultimately enhancing the care they provide to both unpaid carers and those they support.
If you are struggling with a musculoskeletal condition, feeling stuck on waiting lists, and unsure of how to manage your pain and regain control of your life then our new MSK ActiveWell programme could be the answer. With 1-2-1 support from your own health and wellbeing coach, the programme is unique for everyone. Find out more…
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…
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…
Quick guide to dementia and local support in Luton Read More »
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.
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.
How to use mindfulness to help your mental health as a carer Read More »
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
Working while being a carer: The 7 steps every carer/employee needs to know Read More »
Read the report we produced in April 2022: Caring for Carers through the Pandemic…
How carers have coped in the pandemic – Our survey results Read More »
We’ve compiled all the great price discounts available for carers in Luton including venues, activities, transport and more…
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
Anxiety: 9 questions to help spot the type of your anxiety Read More »
There are millions of adults who have hypertension. You may be one of them, but you probably don’t know it yet. Many people suffer from hypertension without knowing it. Although this type of high blood pressure is usually harmless and symptomless, it can cause serious health problems if left untreated. We’ll cover everything you need
5 minute guide to high blood pressure or hypertension Read More »
You may be able to receive some help that enables you to take some time out from your caring responsibilities…
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 »
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 |
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
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 collected these stories from across the internet and welcome you to submit your own carer story so we can share with all the carers that visit our website. We will only publish your story with your explicit permission and will change names to protect privacy. Please send your own carer story to us here. Thank
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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