Nearly 1 in 8 employees is a carer but with the demands of a paid job alongside caring, 1 in 5 carers end up quitting work altogether. It is therefore important that carers know their rights and exercise them when … Read More
Recently launched from Slough Borough Council and Carers UK Your free access code is: DGTL4366 Caring for a loved one who is ill, disabled or older can be valuable and rewarding, but without the right support caring can have an … Read More
We are delighted to announce a new drop-in session for Carers. What: Drop-in sessions for information, advice and support Where: Herschel Medical Centre, 45 Osborne Street, Slough, SL1 1TT When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, anytime between 9:30am and 11:30am … Read More
This is a great website for PIP and ESA Assessment Calculations http://www.c-app.org.uk/
Please see the following links shared with us by George an Aging at Home Activist The Checklist for Aging in Place https://www.care.com/c/stories/5432/a-checklist-for-aging-in-place/ Moving an Aging or Disabled Parent Into Your Home: 4 Things You Should Know https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/moving-in-aging-or-disabled-parent/ Emergency Preparedness Guide … Read More
The July Wellbeing Calendar is now available to download here:- July Wellbeing Calendar
Did you know …. “Many of us use technology in our everyday lives, but seven out of ten people don’t think of technology when it comes to caring.” from CARERS UK Find out about what technology is out there to … Read More
What: A fun, interactive session that will show you how you can use your smart phones to take better photographs. There will be an opportunity to do some editing and making the photo look even better. Using an app called … Read More
On Monday 11th June, Slough Carers Support launched Carers Week at the Masonic Centre in Slough, with an Unsung Heroes Celebration. The event was designed to thank the carers of Slough and was attended by over 100 carers and volunteers. … Read More
Dementia Week takes place between May 21st and May 27th. Events to note during the week include: May 21st – Opening Event, 11am-3pm, Slough Town Square May 22nd – A presentation on Dementia in Punjabi, 10am, Singh Sabha Community Centre, … Read More