Caring for a family member or friend in Luton?
If we're caring for a parent, partner, child, sibling, neighbour or friend, Mobilise is here to support you in your caring role.
We've partnered with Luton Borough Council to provide a range of free online services to support you, in addition to what is 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.”
Get premium access to the Mobilise app
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 Luton space: Chat with other people and find resources in Luton Borough
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 thousands of others who are also looking after a family member or friend in the Mobilise Hub or join one of 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.
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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
The earlier we ask for help, the bigger difference it can make. See the great support offered by friendly local carer organisations in Luton.
Carers in Luton, delivered by Carers in Bedfordshire, provides information, advice and guidance, as well as in-person support.
Some of the services they offer include:
- Online support
- Book a call with one of their trained support workers
- Face-to-face support, including groups and social activities across Luton
- Hospital support
- Emergency planning
- Choosing a care home & much more
Contact number is 0300 111 2042
Email: contact@carersinluton.org.uk
Register with Carers in Luton here
