Mind BLMK

Mind BLMK works closely with a range of partners to offer activities from wellbeing centres and local venues to people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

Telephone: 0300 330 0648 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindblmk

Twitter: @MindBLMK

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Email: hq@mind-blmk.org.uk

Kooth

Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.

Website: kooth.com

Rethink

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

Email: info@rethink.org

Talking Therapies

Total Wellbeing supports people living in Luton who want to improve their physical and emotional health. Talking Therapies can help with a range of issues including depression, anxiety and stress.

Website: totalwellbeingluton.org

Stepping Stones (Luton)

Stepping Stones (Luton) is a charity dedicated to supporting women who have suffered abuse, who are vulnerable due to substance misuse, offending, mental health conditions and/or are involved with Local Authority Children’s Social Care.

Telephone: 01582 457114

Website: www.steppingstonesluton.co.uk

Email: hello@steppingstonesluton.org

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Free dementia support counselling

A free counselling service for people who live in Bedford and Central Bedfordshire is being provided by Relate Bedfordshire and Luton. It is for individuals, couples or families supporting someone with dementia and is provided face-to-face in a number of community venues, by telephone or Skype.

Telephone: 01234 356350

Email: appointments@relatebedsandluton.org.uk

Website: relatebedsandluton.org.uk/free-dementia-support

Dementia UK

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

Telephone: 0800 888 6678

Website: www.dementiauk.org

Dementia Care

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is committed to supporting people with dementia and their carers. Dedicated Nurse Specialist Yvonne Weldon can advise and support staff, patients and carers.

Telephone: 01582 497417/01582 491166 (bleep 164); Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm

Email: yvonne.weldon@ldh.nhs.uk

Website: www.ldh.nhs.uk/our-services/dementia-care

Bedfordshire African Community Centre (BACC)

Bedfordshire African Community Centre (BACC) at Alydwyck House was founded after a survey of Africans living in Luton revealed they would welcome a centre where they would be able to meet socially and participate in promoting African culture. There is a weekly lunch club on Wednesdays.

Telephone: 01582 484807

Website: www.africancentre.org.uk

Email: info@africancentre.org.uk

Centre for Youth and Community Development

The centre is a community facility aiming to ensure Luton residents, particularly those from the Biscot Ward, have access to th14e services and support they need.

Telephone: 01582 519500

Website: www.cycd.org.uk

Luton & Dunstable Photographic Club

Members have a wide range of interests and are willing to share their knowledge. The club meets twice a week, including evenings at local sites of interest in the summer.

Telephone: 0787 659 8241

Website: www.lutondunstablepc.org

Luton Scouts

The town has 19 Scout Groups aiming to provide fun, adventure and challenge. Scouting is open to new members from the age of six, with no upper age limit for our adult volunteers.

Scouting is open to boys and girls and it makes no difference what background you come from, what language you speak, or your religion.

Telephone: 0844 414 5687

Website: www.lutonscouts.org.uk

Email: enquiries@lutonscouts.org.uk

BIG Hat Factory Community Choir – Luton

Singing in a community choir is a great way to make friends, build your confidence, improve your voice and reduce stress. There are no auditions and everyone regardless of singing ability or prior singing experiences is welcome.

Under 16s are welcome to join but must be accompanied by an adult.

Telephone: 07960 255711

Website: www.bigmusiccompany.org.uk/bighatfactorychoir

Email: info@bigmusiccompany.org.uk

Girl Guiding Luton (North and South Divisions)

Girlguiding offers a safe environment for girls and women to take part in fun activities, camps and holidays following a balanced programme and to make new friends.

Register to join: go.girlguiding.org.uk

Website: www.bedsguiding.org.uk

Email: tgchair@bedsguiding.org.uk

Luton Irish Forum

Luton Irish Forum (LIF) is a charity with over 500 members and a centre close to the town centre. LIF provides welfare support through drop-ins, appointments and home visits relating to welfare benefits, housing, community care and debt, applications for an Irish passports and provides representation at tribunals and medicals.

Telephone: 01582 720 447

Facebook: @LutonIrish

Twitter: @IrishinLuton

Email: info@lutonirishforum.org

Website: lutonirishforum.org

Luton U3A

Luton University of the Third Age is about self-help learning through study groups, in which members share their knowledge and interest in the subject, keeping mind and body active. Groups meet either weekly, fortnightly or monthly, often in members’ homes but also in venues such as local community centres.

Website: u3asites.org.uk/luton

Flying Start

Flying Start will make a positive and systematic change to the lives and life chances of babies and young children from pregnancy to five years of age in Luton for future generations.

Telephone: 01582 548356

Facebook: www.facebook.com/FSLuton/

Twitter: @FS_Luton

Website: www.flyingstartluton.com

Email: Flyingstart@luton.gov.uk

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Download from: NHS: Vaccination Schedule

Childhood illness visual guide

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

Website: NHS: Visual Guide for Childhood illnesses