Autism

Autism Bedfordshire

Autism Bedfordshire is an independent charity providing information, advice, emotional and practical support to individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, their parents/carers, families and associated professionals throughout Bedfordshire.

Telephone: 01234 350704

Website: www.autismbedfordshire.net

Email: enquiries@autismbeds.org

Families in Luton Autism Group (FLAG)

A monthly meeting for parents who want to link with families in similar circumstances, have access to a sympathetic listening ear and user friendly information. FLAG is run by the Autism Spectrum Team (part of the Special Educational Needs Service) at St. Anne’s Church Hall  Crawley Green Road, LU2 0NQ.

Telephone: 01582 548151

Website: Families in Luton Autism Group (FLAG)

Email: educationsupportservices@luton.gov.uk

Emergency Contraception

Emergency contraception can be requested over the phone or in person at reception.

A message will be left with an available doctor to contact you by telephone on the same day of the request to check if you qualify and to explain how it will be issued and used. Please ensure that the request is made as soon as possible.

If the emergency contraception is required over the weekend it can be bought over the counter from most pharmacies.

Weight Management

Active Luton

Active Luton is an innovative, community focused charity making a difference.

Three Health Walks, suitable for all fitness levels, take place each week. They vary between 30-60 minutes and start from Lewsey Sports Park or Hightown Community Sports and Arts Centre.

Telephone: 01582 400272

Website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/active-luton-health-walks

Mail: matt.corder@activeluton.co.uk

Weight Watchers

Meetings, online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

Website: www.weightwatchers.com

Am I a Healthy Weight?

Calculate your BMI using this NHS Tool

Website: NHS: BMI Calculator

Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk

Stop Smoking

Luton Stop Smoking Service

Luton Stop Smoking Service offers all the support and advice you need to lead a smokefree life. Last year over 1,360 local people quit with using the free, confidential  service for anyone who lives and/or works in Luton.

Telephone: 0800 013 0845 

Website: luton.gov.uk/stop_smoking_service

Email: stop.smoking@ccs.nhs.uk

Sexual Health

Luton Sexual Health

Walk-In & Wait sessions mean that you don’t need to book, however, you do need to be prepared to wait for up to two or three hours to finish being seen, so please allow enough time for your visit.

The service moved to the first floor of Arndale House, The Mall, Luton, LU1 2LJ, on May 29, 2018.

View the clinic schedule

Telephone: 01582 497070

Website:  www.lutonsexualhealth.org.uk

Family Planning Association

A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association can give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to anyone in the UK.

Telephone: 020 7608 5240

Website: www.fpa.org.uk

Relate

Relate is the UK’s largest provider of relationship support.

Telephone: 01234 356350 

Website: relatebedsandluton.org.uk

Brook

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

Website: www.brook.org.uk

NHS Sexual Health Guide

Everything you need to know about sexual health, including contraception and STIs.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Sexual Health Helpline

The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm.

Telephone: 0300 123 7123

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PublicHealthEngland

Multiple Sclerosis

Beds and Northants MS Therapy Centre

The centre is a self-help organisation, run by people with MS for people with MS. All therapies provided are free to those with MS, but a donation towards the running costs of the centre is asked for. An adapted minibus helps provide access.

Telephone: 01234 325781

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BedsNorthantsMsTherapyCentre

Twitter: @mstherapybeds

Website: mscentrebedsandnorthants.com

Email: mscentre2@community.co.uk

MS Society

Volunteers are trained to confidentially offer emotional support, information, help to access specialist services and get financial support.

National helpline: 0808 800 8000 (9am-7pm, Monday to Friday except bank holidays)

Group contact number: 07730 032 719

Twitter: @LutonMs

Website: www.mssociety.org.uk

Email: lutondunstable@mssociety.org.uk

Maternity

Luton National Childbirth Trust (NCT)

Luton NCT is run by volunteers, most of whom are parents who became involved after they themselves were helped by the charity. All events and services are open to both members and non-members but the charity relies on membership to fund a number of initiatives.

Telephone: 0300 330 0700

Website: www.nct.org.uk/luton

Email: luton@nct.org.uk

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

Download from: Google Play: Baby Buddy

Download from: iTunes: Baby Buddy

Elderly Care

Age Concern Luton

Age Concern Luton is the town’s largest charity working with older people to improve their overall quality of life, receive timely practical help, get out and about and retain dignity in later life.

Telephone: 01582 456 812

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ageconcernluton

Twitter: @ageconcernluton

Website: ageconcernluton.org.uk

Email: admin@ageconcernluton.org.uk

Silver Line

Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

Telephone: 0800 4708 090

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk

Age UK Bedfordshire

Trained and experienced friendly advisors offer impartial, confidential information and advice on a wide range of issues, from referral to local services and groups within Bedfordshire through to in-depth advice, for example, on benefit entitlements, housing issues, health and social care needs and money worries.

Telephone: 01234 360510

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Age-UK-Bedfordshire

Twitter: @AgeUKBeds

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/bedfordshire

Email: enquiries@ageukbedfordshire.org.uk

Age UK

Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.

Telephone: 0800 169 2081

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

Drugs and Alcohol

Bridge Project

The aim of the Bridge Project is to help people in Luton who have had support or treatment for alcohol and/or drug use to develop the confidence, skills and experience required to compete in the labour market.

Telephone: 01234 838 771

Website: bedsrcc.org.uk/the-bridge

Email: info@bedsrcc.org.uk

ResoLUTiONs

ResoLUTiONs provides various different types of support and, whatever your needs, will be able to point you in the right direction to get appropriate help and advice.

ResoLUTiONs specialises in working with young people who use substances, as well as providing support to their parents and carers.

Telephone: 0800 054 6603 Recovery Hub: 01582 965 123

Facebook: www.facebook.com/resoLUTiONsLuton

Twitter: @resolutionsltn

Website: www.resolutions4luton.org

Email: resolutions.info@cgl.org.uk

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps

Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.

Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk

One You Days Off – Mobile App

The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.

Download from: Google Play: One You Days Off

Download from: iTunes: One You Days Off

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 917 7650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

Domestic Abuse

Bedfordshire Sexual Abuse Partnership

If you are a survivor of domestic abuse or are currently suffering, there are services throughout Bedfordshire to help you. In an emergency call 999

24-hour Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bedsdv

Twitter: @bedsdv

Website: bedsdv.org.uk

Email: bdap@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

Luton Women’s Centre

Luton Women’s Centre is a safe and accessible women-only environment, a resource centre which is a focal point for women issues, campaigns and has a range of cultural, educational and recreational activities.

Telephone: 01582 416 783

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LutonAllWomensCentre

Twitter: @lawc_luton

Website: www.lutonallwomenscentre.org.uk

Email: support@lawc.org.uk

Women’s Aid in Luton

Women’s Aid in Luton is a voluntary organisation supporting women and children suffering domestic abuse. In an emergency call 999

Helpline: 01582 391856 (Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm)

Head Office: 01582 876636 (Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm)

Website: womensaidinluton.org

Email: info@womensaidinluton.org