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Don’t forget Chair Yoga at 29 Church Street’s Resource Centre from 12 till 1pm every Tuesday   Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. The … Read More

The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) offers advice, information and support on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s syndrome. You can call the DSA National Helpline on 0333 1212 300 to speak to one of their specialist Information Officers who … Read More

Slough Carers have put together an excellent information and advice leaflet covering all sorts of information which will be useful to Carers and their families. Click the link for a downloadable copy of the Carers Leaflet

Remember if you or the person you care for has electrical equipment – hoists, NIV machines, oxygen machines etc, you can register with the SEB for priority supply in the event of a power cut. https://www.sse.co.uk/help/accessibility/electrical-medical-equipment-and-power-cuts#item1

The NHS has a wealth of web information available and it is all well worth exploring. This article does a great job of explaining the Carers Act and Carers Rights. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/Pages/carers-rights-care-act-2014.aspx

We love this page from Carers Oxfordshire which has some great tips for Carers Health and Wellbeing. http://www.carersoxfordshire.org.uk/cms/content/carers-health-and-wellbeing-0

The Care Act gives all unpaid carers the legal right to an assessment of their needs, called a Carer’s Assessment. This gives you the opportunity to talk about your needs as a carer and what would help you with your … Read More

More than 70 per cent of the UK’s unpaid carers now suffer from back pain, and are at a greater risk of developing chronic pain, which is highly disabling in a third of cases and life-long for the majority. For … Read More

Exercising is vital to staying healthy and looking after your body. It can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke,diabetes and cancer by up to 50%, and lower your risk of early death by up to … Read More