There are many local services which carers find useful.
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General
Mental Health & Dementia
Children and Family Services
Specific conditions
Welfare Benefits
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Bedford Borough CouncilBorough Hall |
Central Bedfordshire CouncilAmpthill 0300 300 8169 |
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Carers TrustCarers Trust is a major new charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. |
Carers UKWe give expert advice, information and support. 0808 808 7777 |
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Bedford NHS HospitalA&E, maternity, outpatients, blood tests and pediatric services. South Wing |
Luton and Dunstable University NHS HospitalA&E, maternity, outpatients, blood tests and pediatric services. Lewsey Road |
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Disability Resource CentreInformation, advice, support and advocacy for most disabilities and conditions for residents of Bedfordshire. Poynters Road Dunstable |
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Mental Health & Dementia |
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Bedford Alzheimer's SocietyNational charity supporting sufferers (and their families) of alzheimers, dementia or memory loss issues. Suite B2, Emerald Court |
Tibbs DementiaA Community Interest Company dedicated to providing a range of accessible services and activities for people living with dementia and their family carers within the local community. 19 Adelaide Square |
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Bedford MENCAPWe campaign and work for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. Mencap |
MindNational charity supporting those with any mental health issue. Bedford Wellbeing Centre |
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Memory ClinicBiggleswade 01767 224 181 |
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Children and Family Services |
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Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services - CAMHSSpecialist CAMHS are NHS mental health services that focus on the needs of children and young people. |
The Avenue (for ASD family support)Supportive services for families who have a child with autism - support groups, holiday groups, workshops, home visits, information and advice. 07425 551110 |
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Families United Network - FUNSupports children and young adults living with additional needs and disabilities throughout Bedfordshire. Families United Network 01582 420800 |
Kids in ActionA Charity supporting children, adults and families living with special needs and disabilities. 01582 477762 |
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CHUMSCHUMS mental health and emotional wellbeing service for children and young people is a social enterprise, delivering services across Luton and Bedfordshire. 01525 863 924 |
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Specific conditions |
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Autism BedfordshireSupport, advice, training and information charity for adults and children on the autistic spectrum and their families. Also run summer play schemes and activity groups for children. Salamander House |
Macmillan Cancer SupportNo one should face cancer alone. So when you need someone to turn to, we’re here. Right from the moment you’re diagnosed, through your treatment and beyond, we’re a constant source of support, giving you the energy and inspiration to help you take back control of your life, and feel more like yourself again. 0808 808 00 00 |
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Parkinsons UKWe're the Parkinson's support and research charity. For more than 40 years we've been working to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's. 0808 800 0303 |
Stroke AssociationStroke Association is the leading charity in the UK changing the world for people affected by stroke. 0303 3033 100 |
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Age UKInformation advice and support charity for the over 60s. 78 - 82 Bromham Road |
HeadwayHeadway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury. Headway House 49 - 53 Alma Street |
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Welfare Benefits |
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Citizens AdviceProvides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We provide advice and support on a wide range of subjects. We also aim, through our local and national social policy work to improve policies and practices that affect people's everyday lives. You can get help by telephone, email, webchat, online advice guide or by face to face discussion. Bedford CAB Dunstable CAB Mids Beds CAB (Ampthill) Mids Beds CAB (Biggleswade) Luton CAB |
BPHAInformation and access to council housing, shared ownerships, help to buy schemes. St.Paul's Square |
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Advice CentralA single source of information for people living in Bedfordshire on a vast range of topics including: |
Aldwick HousingInformation and access to council housing, shared ownerships, help to buy schemes. 6 Houghton Hall Business Park, 0300 500 6262 |
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You will find useful information about Care Providers & Care Homes in Bedfordshire in this Directory which can be dowloaded here
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