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 UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Phone
0808 808 7777
Website
Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.orgSocial care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
Website
NHS: Social care and support guideCarers 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.
Phone
0300 111 1919
Website
www.carersinbeds.org.uk/how-we-can-help/wellbeing
Email
contact@carersinbeds.org.ukCHUMS – 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.
Phone
01525 863924
Website
www.chums.uk.com/young-carers
Email
info@chums.uk.comYoung 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.
Phone
01582 544990
Website
www.tokko.co.uk
Email
info@tokko.co.ukBedfordshire & Luton Care Services Directory
The Bedfordshire & Luton Care Services Directory 2025 lists care providers and care homes across Bedfordshire.
It contains a comprehensive list of all the care homes, nursing homes, homecare and live-in care services in the area, as well as information and advice on the local support available, including:
Paying for care
Accessing social care services
Different support options available
Finding help to live at home
Website
www.carechoices.co.uk/publication/bedfordshire-care-services-directory