Lovely to see so many carers at our Carers Week event in Luton

June 2023

Sally Glancy and Levi Habashanti (who are both our Carers Support Workers at Carers Central) were the hosts of the event in Luton, with Sally saying “It was really lovely to see everyone and they all know that we are here to support carers in Luton all year around”.

Photo (above) The CHUMS team presenting at the Carers Central event in Luton.

The event was attended by over 40 carers and partners with 17 stands from organisations including:

East London NHS Foundation Trust
CHUMS Young Carers Service
Total Wellbeing Luton
Stroke Association
Luton Recovery College
Luton Disability Network
Luton All Women’s Centre
Luton Council Carers Financial Support
Lets Hub
Supporting People with Learning Disabilities (SPLD)
The Disability Resource Centre
Carers Centre for unpaid carers in Luton
Alzheimer’s Society

There was time for refreshments and networking along with the presentations from CHUMS Young Carers Service, The Disability Resource Centre, Carers Central and Community Central.

A number of attendees took advantage of the complimentary chair Yoga session kindly provided by local practitioner Brendan Murphy from Shanti Warrior Yoga.

The presentations included a talk by Sally about the full range of carers support provided by Carers Central. Maimoonah Hanif who is the Health and Wellbeing Coach from The Disability Resource Centre outlined the wellbeing support that is available for carers in Luton. Our popular Carers Support Worker, Levi Habashanti, gave a presentation on the local GP practice carers’ pathways that support carers, and the Carers Champions at each local GP practice in the area.

Photo (above) Sally, Levi and Maimoonah presenting at the event.

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 9am to 5pm. Visit the website or send an email.

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Community Central is kindly funded by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation

Community Central is a 12 month project supporting Luton residents

Come and speak with the friendly Community Central team who are available at community centres in Luton to help you every week with:

Benefits and money management advice
Disability advice and support for people with health conditions
Help with food banks
Carers support
Support for your wellbeing and mental health
Help, advice and free support with employment, volunteering and training

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