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The Disability Resource Centre provides services to disabled people and their carers to enable them to have choice and control over all aspects of their lives.

Joined May 2014
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek share this post and spread the word 👇🏼 Regardless of the week, your mental health matters and YOU matter. You don’t have to face it alone. Huge shout out to worrywellbeing for this gorgeous illustration 🩵
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
For #deafawareness week, @AccessBedford, Pride Of Place Bedford & ourselves have organised the #BSL Festival, come and learn 10 signs language on the day and find out more about making Bedford a more inclusive town!🙏 #deafcommunity #hardofhearingawareness #Inclusivity #weareqpco
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
💉 Is your child up to date with their vaccinations including the #MMR? 📕 Check their Red Book or contact your GP to check they’re up to date. 💉 It’s never too late to catch up on vaccinations. 👩‍⚕️Visit the walk-in vaccination clinics for children under five today 👇
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
The @Marriott, the #1 leader in hospitality worldwide, is offering career advice for young adult carers The webinar will offer expert insight into the hospitality sector, what a market-leading employer looks for and how to get entry level jobs Book now: bit.ly/4aa6x2E
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
The Central Library is back! We've been working hard over the last few weeks transforming the library in to a vibrant and welcoming space for our community. Come along and say hello 😀 #LoveLibraries @ActiveLuton @lutoncouncil
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
Are you a carer with a health condition? Give your views on applying for and being in employment Your insight will be invaluable in identifying specific challenges and creating positive change Take the survey organised by us, @SimplyhealthUK and @BITC carers.org/surveys/take-our-…
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
🆓 Come along to our free chair-based Tai Chi session as part of our #HealthyLuton initiative! 📆 Saturday 13 April 🕜 12pm to 1pm 📍 Inspire: Luton Sports Village 🧒 Ages 8-18 with additional needs 👍 Carers welcome without registration Book now 👇 beactivebeds.co.uk/tai-chi-c…
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
Your voice matters! Shape the future of health & care services in Luton. Your feedback can transform how it's delivered! Have your say: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/hwlstak… 📣 #LutonChange #community
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
Getting active boosts our happiness, especially when we get outside and connect with others too ☀️ Join us and be part of Active April actionforhappiness.org/activ… #ActiveApril
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
The evidence is in. There aren’t enough accessible and inclusive playgrounds in the UK for disabled children. Out of 1000 playgrounds investigated, only 1 in 10 were suitable for disabled children. Have you used our Playground Accessibility Map yet? 📍bit.ly/3x9PDmJ
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
March is #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth. Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be caused by lots of things, which can make it hard to diagnose. It’s important to contact your GP if things don’t feel normal for you, or if any symptoms continue or get worse. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/ovarian-ca…
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
Urgent opportunities to diagnose life-changing kidney disease are being missed, with patients left unaware, uninformed and unprepared, our survey reveals on #WorldKidneyDay 2024 showing #KidneysMatter. Read more below 👇 kidneyresearchuk.org/2024/03…
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire’s community engagement programme, ‘Just Ask’, will be starting in Dunstable on Friday, 19th April. We will be joined from representatives from a number of local services so please come along to find out more information. healthwatch-centralbedfordsh…
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek An important week that empowers, equips and gives a voice to all young people in the UK including young carers @Place2Be Young carers - we have a range of resources available for you including mental health resources: bit.ly/3hIISLe
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
#TimeToTalk Day is all about having conversations. But sometimes, speaking to people you know about your mental health can be too tough. And that's ok. Here are some people you can talk to if you'd rather speak to someone you don't know 💙
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Disability and Housing Groups Sign Open Letter to @michaelgove “The chronic shortage of accessible and adaptable housing in England has unfortunately resulted in a significant unmet housing need for Disabled people." disabilityrightsuk.org/news/…
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
Don't forget, you can still sign up for our 'Let's talk About Cancer - screening programmes and why they are important' talk. Today at 6.30pm. Email [email protected] to register. canceralliance.co.uk/patient…
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk ➡️ nhs.uk/bloodpressure #StrokePreventionDay
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
A date for your diary, 'cancer #screening programmes and why they are important'. Open to patients, public and health professionals. On Tuesday 30th Jan, 6.30-7.30pm, with Pam Hall, Public Health Consultant. Register at: [email protected]
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The Disability Resource Centre retweeted
Got questions on women's health & pregnancy planning? Join our information event with expert guest speakers ready to share their knowledge and advice. Register now: ow.ly/K7ZY50QszcB 💪 #LutonWomen #WomensHealth
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