The Disability Resource Centre is an award-winning charity
Browse our website for advice + disability equipment + free workshops and online courses + Direct Payments + support for carers + support for your mental wellbeing
Working with local communities to support anyone with a disability or health condition in Milton Keynes, Luton and across Bedfordshire.
Phone: 01582 470 900
Email: info@drcbeds.org.uk
You could be our charity’s next Trustee
We are recruiting new Trustees for our charity, to help us achieve even more in the coming years. Read full details in our new Trustee Pack which you can download today…
Temporary pause of Community Central: A note to our valued service users
At The Disability Resource Centre, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible journey of Community Central, a vibrant hub of support, learning, and connection that has enriched over 600 lives. As we prepare for a brief intermission in our activities, we look forward with optimism and excitement for what the future holds.
Highlights
Sign up for our fabulous free newsletter
Sign-up to read our latest newsletters that are full of events, news and all the ways we help disabled people and carers every week of the year. Over 1,500 people across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have signed-up to receive our newsletter. Sign-up for free today with just your email address…
“Chat and collect” second-hand disability equipment, mobility equipment and supportive aids + brand new items now available
Try our new “Chat and collect” service, offering a wide range of second-hand and brand new disability equipment like wheelchairs and rollators, to help you live an independent life at home. Instead of the rather impersonal ‘click and collect’ services you see around the web we are offering a much friendlier and local ‘chat and collect’ service. Our team in Dunstable are here to help you choose from our wide range of second-hand and brand new mobility equipment…
Please share your story today to help us mark 30 years of The Disability Resource Centre
Share your journey of living with or caring for a person with a disability or long term health condition. Whether it’s a tale of triumph, a reflection on challenges overcome, or a call for change, your stories are a powerful testament to the journey of the disability community and we would love to support you in sharing them. By sharing your experiences, you can inspire others, raise awareness, and advocate for a better future for disabled people everywhere.
Join our new diabetes support group, it’s free
Every Wednesday in Dunstable from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Let’s unwrap the facts and myths (and the do’s and don’ts) about diabetes together in our welcoming and new support group in Dunstable…
News
See our latest newsletter
Take a look at our April newsletter and you’ll find we have compiled the latest news, events, volunteer opportunities, and good news stories to keep you informed and connected as we move into the brighter days of spring.
Volunteering opportunities at The Disability Resource Centre
We are recruiting for a number of volunteers to join our incredible team. We are in an exciting stage of growth and would love to recruit people who are passionate about helping to drive disability awareness.
Lift your spirits this spring: Simple, accessible tips for everyone
Spring brings a time of warmth, inviting us to enjoy the new season blooming around us. For many of us, spring brings opportunities to refresh our routines and find joy in the longer days ahead. However, we recognise that enjoying spring isn’t without its challenges, especially for those with disabilities. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of simple, accessible tips designed to lift your spirits this spring.
Please share your story today to help us mark 30 years of The Disability Resource Centre
Share your journey of living with or caring for a person with a disability or long term health condition. Whether it’s a tale of triumph, a reflection on challenges overcome, or a call for change, your stories are a powerful testament to the journey of the disability community and we would love to support you in sharing them. By sharing your experiences, you can inspire others, raise awareness, and advocate for a better future for disabled people everywhere.
Join our new diabetes support group, it’s free
Every Wednesday in Dunstable from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Let’s unwrap the facts and myths (and the do’s and don’ts) about diabetes together in our welcoming and new support group in Dunstable…
Temporary pause of Community Central: A note to our valued service users
At The Disability Resource Centre, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible journey of Community Central, a vibrant hub of support, learning, and connection that has enriched over 600 lives. As we prepare for a brief intermission in our activities, we look forward with optimism and excitement for what the future holds.
Empowering accessibility: Introducing our ‘Chat and Collect’ service for disability equipment
Our ‘Chat and Collect’ service is tailored to make shopping for mobility equipment and supportive aids easier for you. We understand that leaving the house can be particularly challenging for people with disabilities, which is why we’ve developed a personalised approach that allows you speak with our expert advisors before making the trip to see us.
Our 30th anniversary: Highlights from our celebration event
On Wednesday 14th February, we celebrated The Disability Resource Centre’s 30th anniversary since our inauguration. We hosted an event at the Mayfield Centre for a celebration with free tea and cakes, and a visit from the Mayor, Liz Jones.
We are supporting you in the cost of living crisis
Help with benefits
We can always help with benefits advice for people with disabilities. For more specific advice just make an appointment with the benefits advisors who can help with benefits’ checks and form filling.
We are here to help you in the cost of living crisis
If you are worried about paying bills or having enough money for food and essentials then we have compiled the many different ways you can get some help.
Disability benefits you can apply for as a disabled person
If you’re disabled, you may be eligible for government benefits that can help with your cost of living. Our support team is here to help you to apply for disability benefits. We have specialist benefits advisors who can assist with a range of queries and help you to fill in benefits’ forms.
Services available from our charity:
Our wellbeing and mental health programme is kindly funded by East London NHS Foundation Trust.
6 steps to better self esteem
If you struggle with low self-esteem, there are ways to help build your self-confidence, so you feel good about who you are on the inside. Here are six tips to do just that…
How to use mindfulness to help your mental health
Whether you suffer from mental health problems yourself or know someone who does, it can be useful to know some ways you can use mindfulness to help your mental health.
Improving your mental health for those living with arthritis
Arthritis adds an extra layer of complexity to an individual’s life and can take a toll on one’s mental health. In this article, we will share some ways that you can improve your mental health if you live with arthritis.
6 simple ways to get more exercise as part of your daily routine
Exercise doesn’t have to be a separate activity – it can be part of other activities through your day. Even if you don’t have time for an hour long workout every day, there are simple ways to get more physical activity each day…
AdviceCentral is your open door to free advice in Central Bedfordshire
People living in Central Bedfordshire now have a single source of information on a vast range of topics, including:
BENEFITS – DEBT– EDUCATION – HEALTH – HOUSING – IMMIGRATION – EMPLOYMENT – LEGAL & more.
Carers Central for unpaid carers in Luton
Helping unpaid carers in with emotional and practical support
Call the helpline on 0300 303 0201. Open Monday to Friday in office hours and on Tuesdays we are open for telephone calls until 7pm.