Thanks to amazing support and generous donations, we raised over £700. These funds will go directly towards providing vital services for people with disabilities and health conditions in our community.
Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire hosted the Men’s Health Awareness event in partnership with Chiltern Hills PCN. The Disability Resource Centre was one of over 20 organisations at the event.
If you are struggling with a musculoskeletal condition, feeling stuck on waiting lists, and unsure of how to manage your pain, and regain control of your life, then our new MSK ActiveWell programme could be the answer. Within a week of joining, you’ll start your wellbeing journey, designed specifically for your needs, guided by our qualified Health and Wellbeing Practitioner.
Living with a disability can impact mental wellbeing and our article highlights 3 key things that may help. Read how Rebecca ‘mustered the courage to seek help’ and is now encouraging others, saying ‘seeking help is a sign of strength’. At the end we include details and local links to mental health support services in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
Our charity needs more equipment to sell in our shop at the Mayfield Centre in Dunstable. Please donate wheelchairs, rollators/walkers, rise and recliner chairs, walking sticks, mobility scooters and more.
A change of scenery is good for us so we compiled the many excellent places to visit across Bedfordshire that are free to enter and wheelchair accessible.
This July, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible diversity, strength, and contributions of people with disabilities. Disability Pride Month is our time to stand tall, share our stories, and shape a more inclusive world.
90% of the people that attended the event thought it was beneficial and inspiring. It was an exciting collaboration between The Disability Resource Centre and University of Bedfordshire Employer Academy.
We are recruiting for a number of volunteers to join our incredible team. We are in an exciting stage of growth and would love to recruit people who are passionate about helping to drive disability awareness.
Bloom into our June newsletter for the latest news, events and volunteer opportunities to keep you informed and connected on all the updates from our charity.
Find out about the incredible journey of Community Central that supported Luton residents with benefits and money management advice, disability advice, help with food banks, carers support, support for wellbeing and mental health, help, advice and free support with employment, volunteering and training and more…
Share your journey of living with or caring for a person with a disability or long term health condition. Whether it’s a tale of triumph, a reflection on challenges overcome, or a call for change, your stories are a powerful testament to the journey of the disability community and we would love to support you in sharing them. By sharing your experiences, you can inspire others, raise awareness, and advocate for a better future for disabled people everywhere.
If you struggle with low self-esteem, there are ways to help build your self-confidence, so you feel good about who you are on the inside. Here are six tips to do just that…
We are thrilled to announce that we have relaunched our retail shop. Our new shop is based at our Mayfield Centre in Dunstable, where you can pop in and shop a variety of disability equipment and mobility aids.
We are delighted to once again be celebrating Carers Week 2024. Our Carers Central team will be in The Mall on the 11th June outside TK maxx to give support and information to unpaid carers in Luton. Please do come along and see Levi and Sally for advice, support or a friendly chat.
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