Parkinson’s UK

To access the Parkinson’s UK Adviser Service, please contact their free confidential national helpline on 0808 800 0303 (Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, Sat 10am–2pm) or email [email protected]. 

LutonSENDIAS

SENDIAS stands for Special Educational Needs Disabilities Information Advice & Support. LutonSENDIAS provides free impartial and confidential help, and their website includes information about available services and contact details. 

Deafblind UK

Deafblind UK supports those who care for people with sight and hearing loss and offers remote friendship groups, telephone befriending, emotional support and counselling, help with technology and a friendly and accessible helpline. To access these free services call 0800 132 320. 

Web: www.deafblind.org.uk | Email: [email protected] | Text: 07903572885 | @DeafblindUK 

Autism Bedfordshire

A local charity running activity clubs and events through the year. Their website includes contact details and information about support programmes. 

Healthwatch Luton

Healthwatch Luton wants to hear your experiences of health and social care services in Luton. Visit their website for details. 

Luton All Women’s Centre

Advice and support to women on issues including domestic abuse, sexual violence, harmful practices (forced marriage, honour based abuse and FGM), and mental health and wellbeing. They also support professionals and offer training. Phone 01582 416783 | Email [email protected]. 

Families in Luton Autism Group (FLAG)

FLAG meetings offer parents an opportunity to discuss issues with other families, carers and teachers. Meetings are held via Zoom. 

Luton Foodbank

Support with advice and information, plus essential supplies. 

Mind BLMK

For urgent or crisis mental health support, the Crisis Café operates 365 days a year, 5pm–11pm, telephone 01525 722 225. 

Headway Luton

Supports people living with an acquired brain injury. Day centre in Luton (Alma Street) open Mon–Fri 9am–3pm, with ongoing hybrid activities. 

CHUMS (Young Carers Service)

Supports children and young people aged 5–25 who help care for someone with a disability, chronic/serious illness, mental health condition or learning difficulty. Support includes group work in schools, individual mentoring and monthly drop-ins. For info call 01525 863924 or visit www.chums.uk.com. 

Luton Council Autism Team

Hosts parent support groups online. See the Luton Council website for details. 

Bedfordshire Fire Service – Safe and Well

Free home fire safety assessment: call 0800 043 5042 or complete the form online. 

ResoLUTiONs

Free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults, young people and families in Luton. Call 0800 0546 603. 

Alzheimer’s Society – Dementia Support Luton

Information, support and advice. Tel 01582 470910 | Email [email protected]. 

Keech Hospice Care

Free bereavement service for adults (18+) from Luton and Bedfordshire, no existing connection required. Call 0800 0350 0011. 

Bedfordshire Chronic Fatigue Service

Email [email protected] or call Single Point of Access 0345 602 4064. 

Fibromyalgia Support Group

Contact Teresa Williams on 01582 873297 or [email protected]. 

South Asian Wellbeing Club (50+)

Open 11am–2pm at Cardigan Street, Luton. Socialising, food, exercise sessions and talks (small charge for food). 

Vauxhall Welfare Fund

Supports people with Vauxhall/IBC vehicle connections. Email [email protected] | Web www.vauxhallwelfarefund.org | Phone 07460 171 565. 

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF)

UK charity focused on children and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges, and their families. Family Support Service: Phone 0300 666 0126 | Email [email protected] | Web www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk.