An important coronavirus update for our Direct Payments clients and PAs

Please read the coronavirus update we have published and sent to all our clients and PAs who we support with Direct Payments.

Download the update here

See our announcement about closing our centre in Dunstable to protect staff and visitors.

We are here to help

Our hard-working team offers a telephone helpline on 01582 470 900, open Monday to Friday in office hours. Or email us anytime.

During the coronavirus crisis we can help you access reliable health and support information, and also put you in contact with NHS services to get medications delivered.

We are here with a listening ear too, offering emotional support to disabled people, people with long term health conditions, carers and families.

We’re compiling a list of links to charities for many of the health conditions listed in the NHS guide to social distancing. Many conditions are included like asthma, COPD, kidney, heart and liver conditions – plus many more. Take a look at our page for full details.

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Email: info@drcbeds.org.uk

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Come to our free Wellbeing Hub in Dunstable every week – Everyone is welcome

People in Dunstable love our free Wellbeing Hub. We’re helping people with advice managing energy costs and offering a whole host of free wellbeing activities every week. Our sessions provide practical money-saving solutions and support in a friendly, welcoming environment. Plus there are free refreshments including free tea, free coffee and free seasonal snacks. So come along to the Mayfield Centre every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

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Free training for Diabetes Awareness and First Aid for PAs in care

Our Spring term at The Care Academy sees the return of some of our most popular courses. Join us for free training workshops for Personal Assistants in care for diabetes awareness and first aid.

Free training workshop on end-of-life care for Personal Assistants (PAs)

Keech Hospice is providing this free workshop for PAs. This important training will provide PAs with the skills and knowledge needed to support individuals and their families during end-of-life care with compassion and confidence.