Technology and carers

How technology is helping carers

Carers’ stories

We’ve found some excellent case studies on the Carers UK website telling the stories of carers and how they have been using some new technology.

Read how these technologies are helping; such as an automated pill dispenser, a bedtime monitor, personal alarms and more.

What can technology do for you?

Download the Carers UK practical guide to how technology can assist you in your caring role.

Everyday technology

The Carers UK website has some useful ideas on their ‘everyday’ technology page including how technology can help with:

  • Get your shopping done
  • Manage finances online
  • Deal with the doctors and get your patient record online
  • Get calendar wise
  • Bring the family closer
  • Connect with other carers
  • Online training
  • Get some gizmos and gadgets

Who We Are

Carers Central is a completely free and dedicated service available to unpaid carers living or caring for someone in Luton.

We give carers advice, information and help that is derived from our knowledge and experience of working with all the existing local services, Luton GP practices, the Carers Partnership Board in Luton and our additional partners.

Thanks to funding by Luton Council we are able to provide information and practical support to a great number of carers in Luton.

For practical support for carers please call us on 0300 303 0201 or send us an email.

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Email: carerscentral@drcbeds.org.uk

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