Autism
Austim Bedfordshire
A national organisation with information, guidance, training and services for helping patients in regards to everything related to Autism.
Website: www.autismbedfordshire.net
Email: enquiries@autismbeds.org
Carers in Bedfordshire
Carers in Bedfordshire is a not-for-profit registered charity providing support for carers of family members and friends throughout Bedfordshire.
Telephone: 0300 111 1919
Website: www.carersinbeds.org.uk
Bereavement
Bedford Bereavement Services
Offering support to all bereaved people during our group meetings held monthly at
Norse Rd Crematorium.
Telephone: 01234 718150
Website: www.bedford.gov.uk
Email: catherine.appleby@bedford.gov.uk
The Compassionate Friends
Supporting bereaved parents and their families after the death of their son or
daughter, at any age and from any cause.
Helpline: 0845 123 2304
Telephone: 01767 689781
Website: www.tcf.org.uk
Carers
Carer’s Emergency Card
The Central Bedfordshire Carer’s Emergency Card enables you to record what you would like to happen in case of an emergency. The small card can easily be stored in your purse or wallet. If an emergency arises, the card will alert people that you are a carer and will know who to contact to make sure the cared for person is safe.
Telephone: 0300 300 8036
Website: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Bedfordshire Carers Guide
A guide for Bedfordshire residents, packed with details of local organisations and services that can help those who care for someone who can’t manage without them because of a disability, condition or long-term illness.
Website: www.carersinbeds.org.uk
Cancer
Cancer Research UK – Coronavirus Information
Cancer research UK has put together a page with lots of information to help patients with Cancer handle the Coronavirus pandemic.
Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org/coronavirus
Community Groups
Dunstable Community Halls Community Garden
Our garden in the heart of Dunstable. A place to grow food, relax and a pocket for wildlife. Groups meet Mondays 10am – 1pm and Thursdays 12 – 2pm.
Website: yourwellbeingbedfordshire.org.uk/support_groups/dunstable-community-halls-community-garden
Wellbeing Walks
A network of over 30 regular Ramblers Wellbeing Walks across Bedfordshire. These walks are free and last about an hour, aimed at those who particularly benefit from walking in local green spaces for their wellbeing.
Website: yourwellbeingbedfordshire.org.uk/improve-your-quality-of-life/walking-for-health
Maternity
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: Google Play: Baby Buddy
Download from: iTunes: Baby Buddy
Sexual Health
iCaSH
Integrated Contraception and Sexual Health services.
Website: www.icash.nhs.uk
Family Planning Association
A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.
Telephone: 020 7608 5240
Website: www.fpa.org.uk
Stop Smoking
Smokefree Bedfordshire
Support and services to help you lead a smoke free life.
Website: www.smokefreebedfordshire.co.uk
Quit with help
Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.
Website: www.quitwithhelp.co.uk
Young People
GP Services for Young People
A useful guide to accessing GP services for young people, aged 13 – 16 years old.
Kooth
A free and anonymous online counselling and emotional wellbeing support service to every child or young person living in Luton, Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.
Website: www.kooth.com