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32 ways to improve your wellbeing
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
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Carer’s benefits and money
This page provides information about carer’s benefits and money, with plenty of links to useful websites and free help for carers, available both locally and nationwide…
Discounts for carers in Luton
We’ve compiled all the great price discounts available for carers in Luton including venues, activities, transport and more. If the person you care for is receiving either Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance,
Are you an unpaid carer?
A carer is someone who looks after a relative or friend who, because of age, mental health, physical or other disability, cannot manage at home without help.
Even if you receive......
Carer’s Assessments
A Carer’s Assessment is your chance to discuss how your caring role is affecting your own life.You may not be aware of all the carer’s services available, so an assessment is a good way for you ........
Help to get a Blue Badge
If you feel the person you are caring for could benefit from a Blue Badge to help with disabled parking they can apply (or you can apply for them as their carer) via their local authority’s website......
Carer’s Right
The Care Act 2014 is about adults with care and support needs, and those who care for them. Under the Act, anyone who a local council thinks might need care and support is entitled to a needs assessment.......
Carer’s breaks
The Luton Council website says: “You may be able to receive some help that enables you to take some time out from your caring responsibilities by providing help for the person you care for......
Out and about
The Care Act 2014 is about adults with care and support needs, and those who care for them. Under the Act, anyone who a local council thinks might need care and support is entitled to a needs assessment.......
Technology and carers
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.
Luton Carers’ Handbook
Updated 16 December 2024 – We have just added 10 translations in popular languages spoken in Luton of our popular Luton Carers’ Handbook. The handbook has now been downloaded by over 450 carers over the last four years.
Join our team of superhero
If you would like to volunteer remotely to help our charity team or as part of a work placement then we would love to hear from you. Our volunteers gain valuable experience and really enjoy helping out in many different departments
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Carers Central Newsletter
Carers Central Newsletter is about supporting carers in Luton every week of the year. We share our events and free programmes along with the stories and news from our partner organisations and our funders Luton Council.
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Carers Central provides support for unpaid carers in Luton
Carers Central is a hub that enables adult carers to have the information, advice and support they need to have a life of their own, alongside their caring roles.
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Carers Central is a free service provided by The Disability Resource Centre funded by Luton Council in partnership with NHS Luton Clinical Commissioning Group.