Know we are here
The Disability Resource Centre is an independent organisation and a registered charity, that has disabled people at the centre of its decision making.
Our vision
"Empowering people of all ages who are affected by disability or health conditions to fulfil their potential and aspirations."
Our mission
Know we are here. The Disability Resource Centre is here so that disabled people and their families have somewhere to turn if they feel alone and need help in any situation. We want all disabled people, those with long term health conditions and their carers to know that we are here to support them.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader
We are registered on the UK Register of Learning Providers. UKPRN 10045091
Our history
Learn all about how The Disability Resource Centre started.
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Find out how we are helping Cathy and Roy living at home.
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Hear from Priyal who has been working at The Disability Resource Centre as an apprentice.
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Zaqia tells us about how she has used a number of services offered by The Disability Resource Centre.
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Michael talks about his voluntary work at The Disability Resource Centre.
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We are here for you…
During the new lockdown our team members are all working at home and available to help you, so please do get in contact.
Phone: 01582 470 900
Email: info@drcbeds.org.uk
WhatsApp: 07871 744157
Text us: 07871 744157
Talk to us via Facebook Messenger
Instant help
Simply click the pink ‘Chat with us’ button below, open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
Free online workshops for Individual Employers
Join us at a series of free webinars (or online workshops) especially designed for Individual Employers, who are supported with Direct Payments and/or Personal Health Budgets.
Employment support programmes
We have 5 programmes providing individually tailored employment support. All delivered for free by our award-winning charity team.
New wellbeing course for Luton residents
Our brand new and free wellbeing course, Wellbeing Matters (for Luton residents), aims to help improve your mental and physical wellbeing.
Read our latest newsletter
We have just sent out our latest newsletter to thousands of subscribers across Bedfordshire, Luton and Northamptonshire. Please take a look at details of all our latest free programmes and workshops.
Ways to look after your mental wellbeing during the pandemic
Read all about the support that is available to help with your mental health during this difficult time. We have compiled over 50 websites, apps, videos and services, so please do take a look…
Free online exercises classes
We are breaking down the barriers to exercising at home.
For people living in Bedfordshire and Luton only.
We are breaking down the barriers and are launching an exciting package of support to help people living in Bedfordshire and Luton to exercise safely at home including:
- Free beginner-level online classes by local fitness professionals
- Join the free classes online by live video or watch pre-recorded sessions and exercise any time
- Free exercise equipment hire of items like resistance bands and balls
Free tablet computer hire and technology training for people without a smartphone, PC/Mac or tablet, so they can join the online sessions
Employment support programmes
Choose from 5 brand new and free employment support programmes from our award-winning team…
Your open door to advice in Central Bedfordshire
AdviceCentral helps residents of Central Bedfordshire to find the best local and national advice on a wide range of topics including:
Help for carers in Luton
We offer lots of free 1-2-1 help and advice by phone, email and online meetups.
