Carers

Are You a Carer?

Do you provide help and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who couldn’t manage without your help? If you do, you are a carer.

Website: www.luton.gov.uk/adult social care

Carers in Bedfordshire

If you are a carer, or have been a carer, you may be experiencing stress, anxiety, guilt, bereavement, trauma and loss. Counselling can help you work through these emotions, allowing you time and space to concentrate on your emotions.

Telephone: 0300 111 1919

Website: www.carersinbeds.org.uk/how-we-can-help/wellbeing

Email: contact@carersinbeds.org.uk

Young People's Counselling

Counselling at TOKKO Youth Space in Gordon Street is short-term intervention counselling (4-6 weeks). Young people aged 10 to 21 can share their problems in a confidential environment, being treated with respect based on an understanding of their culture and background.

Telephone: 01582 544990

Facebook: www.facebook.com/tokkoyouthluton

Twitter: @TokkoYouthLuton

Instagram: @tokkoyouthluton

Website: tokko.co.uk

Email: info@tokko.co.uk

Carers' Cafe

Informal drop-in with a relaxed friendly atmosphere. The cost is £1 entry including tea/coffee and cake/biscuits. It is run between 1-2.30pm on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Mind BLMK’s Wellbeing Centre, 46/56 Dumfries Street, Luton.

Telephone: 01582 380002

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindblmk

Twitter: @MindBLMK

Website: www.mind-blmk.org.uk

Email: carers@mind-blmk.org.uk

CHUMS - Young Carers Service

The service supports children and young people aged five to 18 who help to care for someone with a disability, chronic or serious illness, mental health condition, learning difficulty etc, whether that is a parent or sibling. Support is offered through group work in schools as well as monthly drop-in facilities.

Telephone: 01525 863924

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChumsCharity

Twitter: @CHUMSCharity

Website: chums.uk.com/young-carers

Email: info@chums.uk.com