Women's Aid in Luton

Women’s Aid in Luton is a voluntary organisation supporting women and children who fall victim to domestic abuse.

Website: womensaidinluton.org

Bedfordshire Sexual Abuse Partnership

If you are a survivor of domestic abuse or a current victim, there are services throughout Bedfordshire to help you.

Website: bedsdv.org.uk

Luton Women's Centre

Luton Women’s Centre provide a safe and accessible Women only environment, a resource centre allowing easy access to all the services available for women.

Telephone: 01582 416 783

Website: www.lutonallwomenscentre.org.uk

FGM NSPCC National Helpline

FGM is when a female genitals are deliberately altered or removed for non-medical reasons. This is also known as female circumcision or cutting.The NSPCC operates a free national helpline where you can remain anonymous and speak to any of their clinicians.

Telephone: 0800 028 3550 

Website: www.nspcc.org.uk

Email: fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk

CHUMS Crisis Response Service

CHUMS have a Crisis Response Service which offers immediate support to adults and children who have been bereaved by a suspected suicide or suicide death. This service is open to anyone living in Bedfordshire, even if the death happened elsewhere.

Email: crisisresponse@chums.uk.com

Telephone: Caroline Holley 07826951526

Bedford Bereavement Services

We offer support to all bereaved people during our group meetings held monthly at Norse Rd Crematorium.

Telephone: 01234 718150
8.45am to 5.15pm (Mon to Thurs) &
8.45am to 4.45pm (Fri)

Website: www.bedford.gov.uk

Email: crem@bedford.gov.uk

Sue Ryder

St John’s Hospice
Moggerhanger
Bedfordshire
MK44 3RJ

Telephone: 01767 642429

Website: www.sueryder.org.uk

Email: jane.maxfield@sueryder.org.uk

Road Victims Trust

Provides emotional and practical support to those affected by fatal and serious injury road collisions in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

146 Bedford Road
Kempston
Bedford
MK42 8BH

Telephone: 01234 843345

Website: www.rvtrust.org.uk

Relate

As part of a package of care, we offer counselling to individuals, couples, families and young people who are experiencing the impact of change, loss and bereavement.

Telephone: 01234 356350

Website: www.relatebedsandluton.org.uk

Email: appointments@relatebedsandluton.org.uk

The Luton & Dunstable Hospital

We provide support and information to families of the deceased including those affected by issues surrounding post mortem procedures.

Telephone: 01582 491166 – switchboard – ask for Bereavement
Office, for help with administrative matters

Chaplaincy: 01582 497370

Website: www.ldh.nhs.uk

Email: chaplaincy@ldh.nhs.uk

CHUMS

Offering a variety of bereavement support services including groups and 1:1 across Bedfordshire, to children (3yrs – 18yrs) and their parents or carers, following the death of someone close to them, whoever that may be and however they have died. A Trauma service is available for those who may need specialist intervention.

CHUMS also offer a Stillbirth and Neonatal Bereavement Service for families in Bedfordshire, offering bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings ongoing support following the death of their baby.

Telephone: Jan Cooper 07826951528

Email: jan.cooper@chums.uk.com

The Compassionate Friends

Supporting bereaved parents and their families after the death of their son or daughter, at any age and from any cause.

Bedfordshire Contact: 01767 689781

Helpline: 0845 123 2304

Website: www.tcf.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Care

Individual and group  bereavement support is offered to bereaved adults, whether recently bereaved or many years ago.

Telephone: 0300 200 4108

Website: www.crusebedfordshire.org.uk

Email: support@crusebedfordshire.org.uk

Dunstable & Luton Counselling Service

Luton & Dunstable Counselling Centre provides affordable BACP accredited counselling services in the Luton and Dunstable area.

Hilde Eccles House
70-72 Princes Street
Luton
Beds
LE1 SAT

Telephone: 01582 732450

Email: lutonadmin@hbcf.co.uk

Keech Hospice Care

The Bereavement Service offers support to families and friends of those referred to Keech Hospice Care, both the Adult and Children’s Hospice.

Telephone: 01582 492339

Website: www.keech.org.uk

Email: info@keech.org.uk

Being a Carer

Do you provide help and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who couldn’t manage without your help? If you do, you are a carer.

Website: www.luton.gov.uk

Carers' Cafe

Informal drop-in with a relaxed friendly atmosphere. The cost is £1 entry including tea/coffee and cake/biscuits. It is run between 1-2.30pm on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Mind BLMK’s Wellbeing Centre, 46/56 Dumfries Street, Luton.

Telephone: 01582 380002

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindblmk

Twitter: @MindBLMK

Website: www.mind-blmk.org.uk

Email: carers@mind-blmk.org.uk

Flying Start

Flying Start will make a positive and systematic change to the lives and life chances of babies and young children from pregnancy to five years of age in Luton for future generations.

Website: www.flyingstartluton.com

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Download from: www.nhs.uk

Childhood illness visual guide

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Talking Therapies

Total Wellbeing supports people living in Luton who want to improve their physical and emotional health. Talking Therapies can help with a range of issues including depression, anxiety and stress.

Website: totalwellbeingluton.org

Mind BLMK

Mind BLMK works closely with a range of partners to offer activities from wellbeing centres and local venues to people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

Telephone: 0300 330 0648 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindblmk

Twitter: @MindBLMK

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Email: hq@mind-blmk.org.uk

Kooth

Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.

Website: kooth.com

Rethink

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

Email: info@rethink.org

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Friends of Bright Eyes

Friends of Bright Eyes are a registered charity providing vital support services for children with disability and their families.

Telephone: 07871 500706 or 01582 966065

Email: info@fobe.org.uk

Website: www.fobe.org.uk

Autism Bedfordshire

Autism Bedfordshire is an independent charity providing information, advice, emotional and practical support to individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, their parents/carers, families and associated professionals throughout Bedfordshire.

Telephone: 01234 350704

Email: enquiries@autismbeds.org

Website: www.autismbedfordshire.net

Down's Heart Group

A charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down’s Syndrome.

Telephone: 0300 102 1644

Email: info@dhg.org.uk

Website: www.dhg.org.uk

Music24

Music24 is a small, not-for-profit organisation that offers Music Therapy and other music-related activities as a creative outlet for those based in Luton, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire facing difficulties in life, such as those living with Dementia, Learning Disabilities or Mental Health.

Telephone: 07521 248091

Email: info@music24.org.uk

Website: www.music24.org.uk

Disability Resource Centre

The Disability Resource Centre is an independent organisation and a registered charity, that has disabled people at the centre of its decision making.

Telephone: 01582 470 900

Email: information@drcbeds.org.uk

Website: drcbeds.org

Walk to Freedom

Established in 2011 The Walk to Freedom Limited is a successful not-for-profit ex service user led community based organisation that is committed to addressing the issues surrounding drug and alcohol dependency through its innovative intervention, prevention, and awareness programmes.

Telephone: 0800 093 7792 or 07400882909

Email: info@walktofreedom.co.uk

Website: walktofreedom.co.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 917 7650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

ResoLUTiONs Luton

ResoLUTiONs Luton is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults, young people and families.

Telephone: 08000 546 603

Website: www.resolutions4luton.org

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Age Concern Luton

Age Concern Luton has been helping older people improve their overall quality of life, receive timely practical help, get out and about and retain dignity in later life for nearly 20 years.

Telephone: 01582 456812

Website: ageconcernluton.org.uk

Warden Afternoon Club

We are a group aimed at retirees who would like to meet other people. We have an age range of 40s – 80s, some with disabilities and we provide a place for social interaction and friendship.

Visit: Warden Hill Community Centre, Wycombe Way, Luton, LU3 2BW

Telephone: 07706 895444

Email: wardenpmclub@hotmail.com

Alzheimer's Society

The Azheimer’s Society provides a range of support services for people with dementia, their carers and families in Bedfordshire and Luton.

Telephone: 01234 327380

Email: bedfordshireandluton@alzheimers.org.uk

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Self Referral for Maternity Services

During the pandemic Maternity services has changed in the community. You now need to register for a midwife using the following link to the L&D Hospital website

www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk

The midwife will arrange your booking appointment and you will be seen in one of the Community Hubs in Luton.

If you are already seeing the midwife

During the pandemic the schedule of appointment for Antenatal and Postnatal will be as follows:

• Antenatal
• Postnatal

Luton NCT

Bracknell NCT currently has more than 150 members and exists to offer information and support to local parents.

It is run by volunteers, most of whom are local parents who became involved after they themselves were helped by the NCT. All of our events and services are open to both members and non-members but we do rely on membership to fund a number of initiatives.

Telephone: 0300 330 0700

Website: www.nct.org.uk

Email: luton@nct.org.uk

Azalea

Azalea connects with women through outreach, drop-in and befriending. In all areas, we work closely with statutory partners to form exit strategies out of sexual exploitation and drug or alcohol addiction.

Telephone: 01582 733200

Email: info@azalea.org.uk

Website: www.azalea.org.uk

Luton Sexual Health

Luton Walk-In sessions mean that you don’t need to book, however, you do need to be prepared to wait for up to 2 or 3 hours to finish being seen, so please allow enough time for your visit.

Telephone: 01582 497070

Email: mail@ldh.co.uk

Website: www.lutonsexualhealth.org.uk

FGM NSPCC National Helpline

FGM is when a female genitals are deliberately altered or removed for non-medical reasons. This is also known as female circumcision or cutting.The NSPCC operates a free national helpline where you can remain anonymous and speak to any of their clinicians.

Telephone: 0800 028 3550 

Website: www.nspcc.org.uk

Email: fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk

Pregnancy Options

If your pregnancy test is positive, you have options. You could choose to continue with your pregnancy and either keep the baby or have the baby adopted or end the pregnancy by having an abortion.

Continue with the pregnancy

If you’re pregnant and want to continue with the pregnancy you will need to self-refer to the Midwife, please visit out maternity section for further information.

Termination of Pregnancy

If you would like to terminate your pregnancy you can call BPAS on 03457 30 40 30 and book an appointment for yourself. No referral is needed.

Adoption

Adoption is when someone’s child or baby is given to someone else to look after forever. It can be really hard decision, so it’s important to get the help and support you need. The following websites can offer your support if you are thinking about adoption.

Website: https://www.brook.org.uk/your-life/adoption/

For further information, please see: https://www.themix.org.uk/sex-and-relationships/abortion/all-about-adoption-4475.html

Sexual Health Help Line

The Family Planning Association Sexual health help line can give you confidential information and advice.

Telephone: 0845 122 8690

Brook

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

Website: www.brook.org.uk

Family Planning Association

They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

Telephone: 0300 1237123

Website: www.fpa.org.uk

Quit with help

Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.

Website: www.quitwithhelp.co.uk

Smokefree

Millions have used Smokefree support to help them stop smoking. Choose from an app, email, SMS and face-to-face guidance.

Website: www.nhs.uk/smokefree

Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk

Weight Watchers

Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

Website: www.weightwatchers.com