Caring for a family member or friend in Bedford Borough?
If we're caring for a parent, partner, child, sibling, neighbour or friend, Mobilise is here to support you in your caring role.
We work with Bedford Borough Council to provide a range of free online services to support you, in addition to what is already available locally.
Get started with our personalised guide to caring
Whether we’re new to caring or have been looking after someone for a while, our free Personalised Guide to Caring is a short, tailored email course.
“When I received your first email recently I was so grateful for the information provided. I'll certainly refer back to it if I need. I now feel I am not totally alone and isolated.”
Unlock premium access to the Mobilise Hub
As the largest provider of carer support in the country, the Mobilise app offers a safe, judgment-free space to connect with others, get carer advice, and find practical help - whenever we need it.
The best part? It’s completely free.
As carers, what's in it for us?
💬 Access the Conversation Space: Ask for advice and exchange tips with those who get it
📅 Join more events and cuppas: Get the full timetable for our daily online events and meet-ups
📚 Selection of guides from the Mobilise Library: Including personal care tips, financial help, and more
🛠 Useful tools: Such as Carer's Allowance, Carer's Credits, and Blue Badge checkers
🙋♀️ Try out coaching: The Carer Support Team is here to help overcome those tricky problems
🧑🎓 Complete free courses: Simple courses covering finance, wellbeing and more
📍 Join the Bedford Borough space: Chat with other people and find resources in Bedford Borough
"It was ‘googling’ feelings of resentment that first introduced me to Mobilise some months ago. It was such a relief to realise that there was nothing wrong with me, these feelings were a normal response to the situation!
Thanks for being there Mobilise!! 🙂"
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- Amber from Central Bedfordshire
"Thank you for your email, everyone seems very kind. It’s lovely to feel part of this community "
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- Jo from Central Bedfordshire
Connect with others like you in the Mobilise Hub
Community and support from other carers is at the heart of what we do. Connect with others who are also looking after a family member or friend in the Mobilise Hub or on our online cuppas.
Speak to someone
If we struggle to find time to talk to someone about our caring role, our friendly Carer Support Team are available seven days a week. Including the evenings and at weekends.
Simply book a free 30 minute call with another carer about the things that matter to you.
Ask our Mobilise Assistant anything
Whether we need help with the cost of caring or incontinence, hospital discharge or respite, our Mobilise Assistant is here to give instant answers to questions on caring.
Remember, we don't have to wait until crisis for help
Blue Sky Carer Support provides information, advice and guidance, one to one support, carers grants, as well as in-person carers clinics, wellbeing groups and social activities.
Some of the services they offer include:
- Talking Therapy
- Blue Sky Social Care Card
- Carers Directory
- Hospital Hub
- Direct Payment advice
Help from Bedford Borough Council
Unpaid carers looking after an adult, sibling or child in Bedford Borough can access a range of support services. This includes the Carer’s Assessment, Adult Social Care support, community services, and financial help.
Find out what support you may be eligible for from Bedford Borough Council here Support
for carers | Bedford Borough Council, including a range of useful fact sheets.
Hospital support
Patient Experience Hub - Bedford Hospital provides emotional support, practical advice and advocacy for patients and families during a hospital admission. Located along the main corridor near the Faith & Belief room, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Advice, Support & Activities for Young Carers
Find loads of information and details of fun upcoming events and activities for young carers in Bedford Borough.
