We are here so that disabled people and their families have somewhere to turn if they need help in any situation.
The Disability Resource Centre is an award-winning charity
We are here to help with advice + disability equipment + free skills workshops and online courses + Direct Payments + support for carers + free support while you’re looking for a job.
We support disabled people, carers and people with long term health conditions in Milton Keynes, Luton and across Bedfordshire.
Phone: 01582 470 900
Email: info@drcbeds.org.uk
WhatsApp and text: 07826366477
Instant help:
Simply click the pink ‘Chat with us’ button below, open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
What we do…
Mental health support:
Free walking football sessions this summer at Creasey Park
The Dunstable Town FC Walking Football Group meets on Wednesdays at Creasey Park from 11am to 12 noon. These friendly sessions are open to all and there is no charge. See the dates the group is meeting this summer…
34 links to help with your mental and physical wellbeing in Milton Keynes, Luton and Bedfordshire
We have compiled some local organisations in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes that can help with your wellbeing. Plus some great national wellbeing services, apps and websites…
7 ways to beat loneliness, with help from our charity
Mental Health Week 2022. Supporting disabled people and carers to help beat loneliness. Read through these simple strategies to help you start to build a better connection with others….
Enjoy a free cuppa and chat
Come along to AdviceCentral’s Mondays at Mayfield in Dunstable, from 10am-2pm every Monday. Enjoy free tea and coffee and our award-winning range of support, for disabled people and people with long term health conditions.
Free services from our charity:
Training
Take a look at all the training options that we offer here at The Disability Resource Centre.
Disability advice
Our disability advice service is confidential, independent and free. We now help people in Milton Keynes, Luton, Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and surrounding counties. We can help you with claiming benefits, finding equipment, support for carers, direct payments, volunteering and employment, mental health, support groups, training and much more.
Disability equipment
Our charity’s disability equipment shop offers a free advice service to help you choose the right wheelchair, rollator, scooter or one of our many daily living aids. We stock a wide range of economical second-hand items and we are also a popular place to buy brand new equipment too.
Help for carers
Practical support for unpaid carers in Luton. Welcome to Carers Central, where we are completely dedicated to helping unpaid carers living or working in Luton.
Employment support programmes
We have 5 programmes providing individually tailored employment support. All delivered for free by our award-winning charity team.
Direct Payments support
The Disability Resource Centre provides a wide range of services to help you live independently at home.
A Direct Payment is a support system that allows people with individual needs, to live at home and to arrange their own care. It is a way of empowering people to make their own choices and to have control over the support they receive.
Latest news
The best ways to support someone with diabetes – Free webinar
For Diabetes Week – A free online meetup/webinar: I know Someone with Diabetes – How can I help? Wednesday, June 15, 5pm to 6pm.
8 ways to help you manage diabetes
Diabetes Week: 13 to 19 June 2022 – Diabetes Week. Practical information and links to local diabetes support in Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Luton and surrounding areas…
Free walking football sessions this summer at Creasey Park
The Dunstable Town FC Walking Football Group meets on Wednesdays at Creasey Park from 11am to 12 noon. These friendly sessions are open to all and there is no charge. See the dates the group is meeting this summer…
Watch these videos on Instagram and TikTok if you’re unsure about getting vaccinated
See what people are saying about getting the COVID vaccination on Instagram and TikTok…
Take a look at our popular free programmes
Moving and Handling training
New course dates just announced for the courses in Moving and Handling, both for care agency staff and for private individuals.
Improve your wellbeing with our free programme for Luton residents
We have helped many people improve their overall wellbeing during the pandemic in Luton and will be starting the second group in March. Sign-up to book your place today…
Money Matters
Improve your financial wellbeing with our free programme of support for people in Luton. Sign-up to join the next group starting in June…
Employment support programmes
We have 5 programmes providing individually tailored employment support. All delivered for free by our award-winning charity team.
Get boosted…
75 or over? If you had your first booster 6+ months ago, you can get a second booster. Book yours when invited.
Visit the NHS website for more information.
Read the latest local information on the Central Bedfordshire Council website.
AdviceCentral is your open door to free advice in Central Bedfordshire
People living in Central Bedfordshire now have a single source of information on a vast range of topics, including:
BENEFITS – DEBT– EDUCATION – HEALTH – HOUSING – IMMIGRATION – EMPLOYMENT – LEGAL & more.
Carers Central for unpaid carers in Luton
Helping unpaid carers in with emotional and practical support
Call the helpline on 0300 303 0201. Open Monday to Friday in office hours and on Tuesdays we are open for telephone calls until 7pm.