Free online seated yoga sessions
We started our running our online yoga sessions for carers in August, then October and they have proved so popular we have a new date in November:
Monday 23rd November – 12pm to 12.45pm
This free online yoga session (by live video meeting) will include a guided meditation along with some relaxation techniques and gentle chair based exercises.
Thanks to The Disability Resource Centre and for Brendan from Shanti Warrior Yoga for providing his session.
Please contact the Carers Central team by email to book your place carerscentral@drcbeds.org.uk
Brendan is running this seated yoga session and said:
“It’s best for everyone if they can please try to check in to the online class at least 15 minutes before the session if possible, so we can sort out the technicals and start on time.
We’ll do some guided meditation, and then do some basic seated yoga stretches.
What you’ll need for the session:
Everyone will need a chair (one that’s not on wheels – so a dining table chair, for example), a belt (cotton belt, or a dressing gown belt is equally good), and some cushions.”
Please contact the Carers Central team by email to book your place carerscentral@drcbeds.org.uk
Carers Rights Day – 26th November 2020
Know your rights
Carers Central has teamed up with Total Legacy who will provide a brief presentation around Lasting Power of Attorney and then hold a Q&A between 12.30pm – 1.30pm to answer any questions you may have.
Total Legacy Care (TLC) are a company providing legal advice and support to clients. TLC provide support with wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney as well as probate services and funeral plans: www.TotalLegacyCare.co.uk.
To book a place please contact Levi or Sally on 0300 303 0201 or email carerscentral@drcbeds.org.uk
Related pages:
Improving your wellbeing as a carer
There are lots of ways to help improve your overall wellbeing as a carer.
Check our page of useful wellbeing links for carers.
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.
Useful tips and website links to help with your overall wellbeing for people in Luton.
Employment support for carers
The Disability Resource Centre has just launched a free support programme for carers to help manage your wellbeing, learn new skills and/or gain paid work.
- Learn how to relax, de-stress and find balance in your life with a range of wellbeing support, online courses and workshops
- Keep learning during the coronavirus crisis with our recently improved online training programmes that you can access on your PC, tablet or phone
- We provide 1-2-1 support for unpaid carers living in Luton or Central Bedfordshire
Read full details of the free employment support programme for carers on The Disability Resource Centre’s website.
Carers Central Events
Carer Support Group Meetings
Join us online every Monday for 10:30am – 12pm.
If you would like to participate in our virtual carers meetings then please contact Levi or Sally on 0300 303 0201.
The meetings are increasingly well attended with carers having a break, a cuppa and a chat with other local carers.
We are still here to help and support you during this period of social isolation.
If you know a carer in need or are one yourself, please do continue to contact us – we are here to help in any way we can.
You can contact us during office hours Monday to Friday and until 7pm on Tuesdays.
Telephone: 0300 303 0201
Email: Email us here
We are open until 7pm every Tuesday
