December Newsletter
Updates from The Disability Resource Centre
Wishing you our warmest season’s greetings
All our very best wishes to everyone this Christmas and New Year.
Holiday opening times
Here are our holiday opening times for our Mayfield Centre:
Monday 23rd December; Open from 10am to 3pm
Tuesday 24th December to January 1st 2025; Closed
Thursday 2nd January; Open 10am to 3pm
Holiday opening times for our telephone and email service:
Monday 23rd December; Open from 9am to 5pm
Tuesday 24th December; Open from 9am to 2pm
Wednesday 25th December; Closed
Thursday 26th December; Closed
Friday 27th December; Open from 10am to 4pm
Monday 30th December; Open from 10am to 4pm
Tuesday 31st December; Open from 10am to 4pm
Wednesday 1st January; Closed
Thursday 2nd January; Open 9am to 5pm
Starting on 7th and 8th January our popular free Winter Warm and Wellbeing Hub
The Disability Resource Centre’s popular Winter Warm and Wellbeing Hub is returning to brighten up those chilly winter days. With energy prices expected to remain high in 2025, knowing how to keep warm while managing costs has never been more important. Our sessions provide practical solutions and support in a warm, welcoming environment. Plus there are free refreshments including tea, coffee and delicious homemade soup. And you’ll be saving money on heating. So come to our warm and cosy centre, every Tuesday and Wednesday starting 7th January.
At no cost to you, how to turn your daily online shopping into vital funds for our charity
easyfundraising turns your daily shopping into every day magic. easyfundraising is the UK’s biggest charity shopping site with over £57 million raised for various causes since 2005. To support The Disability Resource Centre, at no cost to you, when you shop online simply follow steps steps 1 to 4…
Staying active with MSK conditions: Your guide to staying active safely
When you’re living with a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition, the thought of exercise might seem daunting or even counterintuitive. You might worry about causing more pain or damaging your joints. However, staying active is one of the most important things you can do to manage your condition and improve your overall health and wellbeing. In fact, regular, appropriate movement and exercise can help reduce pain, improve flexibility, and boost your mood.
Join our Experts by Experience feedback group
Have your voices heard and help shape our charity’s services for the future…
Free training for Personal Assistants in care at The Disability Resource Centre
The Disability Resource Centre’s Care Academy recognises the dedication of Personal Assistants (PAs) in care and offers free workshops designed to enhance your skills and build confidence. We have new workshops every Tuesday in Luton or online. Check our timetable for the free workshops coming up…
Our 30 years celebration curry night raised over £700 for our charity
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.
Please donate second-hand manual wheelchairs, tri-walkers and rollators to our charity
Our charity needs more equipment to sell in our shop at the Mayfield Centre in Dunstable. Please donate manual wheelchairs, rollators/walkers and more.
Volunteering opportunities at The Disability Resource Centre
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.
Latest posts from our Carers Central website for unpaid carers in Luton
Stay warm & save money: Your guide to energy support for Luton’s unpaid carers this winter 2024 / 2025
Carers Central and The Disability Resource Centre has compiled a comprehensive guide to energy support resources to help you navigate the challenges and stay warm this winter: Winter can be a financially stressful time, especially for unpaid carers. The rising cost of energy adds an extra burden, but help is available…
Your guide to the “I am a Carer” Service from Luton Council
Explore the full range of support available from Luton Council’s “I am a Carer” service. For fast access to getting a Carer’s Assessment, financial support, breaks for carers and much more the “I am a Carer” website is full of quick links and vital information for unpaid carers in Luton.
Luton Carers’ Handbook – Now available in 11 languages
Download your free copy of the latest edition of the Luton Carers’ Handbook. Thanks to our funders, Luton Council, who arranged the translation of our popular Luton Carers Handbook, from English, into 10 popular languages.
Preparing for home after hospital: Our guide for carers when a loved one is discharged from hospital
When someone you care for is ready to leave hospital, it can feel overwhelming. So Levi and Sally, our Carer Support Workers, decided to share the advice they give carers to help make the transition from hospital to home as easy as possible. We compiled some easy to follow steps and reminders plus plenty of practical tips and handy phone numbers for support services in Luton.
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