Wellbeing Health

Abuse

Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Refuge is committed to a world where domestic violence and violence against women and girls is not tolerated and where women and children can live in safety. They aim to empower women and children to rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear. They provide a range of life-saving and life-changing services, and a voice for the voiceless.

They also provide the National Domestic Abuse Helpline, which is available 24 hours a day and can be reached by phone, live chat, email, and also has British Sign Language support.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Refuge Website: www.refuge.org.uk/

National Domestic Abuse Helpline Website: nationaldahelpline.org.uk/en

Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership

The Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (BDAP) brings together key agencies across Bedfordshire to raise awareness about domestic abuse and unhealthy relationships, to deliver services to support those affected by abuse and to work together to improve our local response. BDAP strives to bring all local agencies working together to ensure a coordinated response to domestic abuse across Bedfordshire.

As a Partnership, BDAP understand that men, women, transgender and LGBTQ+ individuals have different needs, and our response will be appropriate to your need.

It is important that all survivors of domestic abuse are provided with appropriate and tailored support in order to rebuild their lives.

Website: www.bedsdv.org.uk

Autism

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 350 704

Website: www.autismbedfordshire.net

Email: enquiries@autismbeds.org

Bereavement

Cruse Bereavement Care

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

Facebook: @crusebeds

Twitter: @CruseBeds

Telephone: 0300 200 4108

Website: www.cruse.org.uk

Email: support@crusebedfordshire.org.uk

Luton & Dunstable Hospital – Bereavement Service

Support and information provided to families of the deceased including those affected by issues surrounding post-mortem procedures.

Telephone: 01582 497 344

Chaplaincy: 01582 497 370

Website: www.ldh.nhs.uk

Email: chaplaincy@ldh.nhs.uk

Carers

Carers in Bedfordshire

If you are a carer, or have been a carer, you may be experiencing stress, anxiety, guilt, bereavement, trauma and loss. Counselling can help you work through these emotions, allowing you time and space to concentrate on your emotions.

Telephone: 0300 111 1919

Website: www.carersinbeds.org.uk

Email: contact@carersinbeds.org.uk

Childs Health

Luton Children’s Services

Services provided by Cambridgeshire Community Services, covering Luton and Central Bedfordshire, offering a broad range of information, guidance and advice, as well as health visiting.

Website: www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk

Vaccination planner

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

Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations

Drugs and Alcohol

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 9177 650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

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

Rehab4Addiction Luton

Rehab 4 Addiction is owned and operated by people who have successfully defeated drug and alcohol addiction in their own personal lives in the not-so-distant past.

This means we understand exactly what you are going through when you consider seeking out help for your addiction.

To help you tackle your issues, we have set up a helpline dedicated to assisting you through the process of selecting addiction treatment in Luton.

Telephone: 0800 140 4690

Website: www.rehab4addiction.co.uk

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

Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps

Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.

Website: www.drinkaware.co.uk

Sexual Health

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

Stop Smoking

ActiveLuton – NHS Stop Smoking Service

If you’re a smoker aged 12 or over, our FREE 12-week programme can support you. A trained Stop Smoking Specialist will work with you, providing motivation, support and advice on medication, if required such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) or even E cigarettes, throughout the programme.

Telephone: 03005554152

Email: active.luton@nhs.net

Website: www.activeluton.co.uk/nhs-stop-smoking-service