How to register with a GP
Who can register with a GP? Legally, any person living in the UK i.e., any person who is not in the UK for a short visit/ holiday, may register with a GP and it’s free to register. Find a GP: … Read More
High cholesterol
High cholesterol is when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood. It is mainly caused by eating fatty food, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol. It can also run in families. … Read More
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels and is a significant cause of disability and death, affecting around seven million people in the UK. It’s usually associated with a build-up of fatty … Read More
High Blood Pressure
In the UK around one in three adults in the UK has high blood pressure. High blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms and the first sign could be as serious as a heart attack or stroke. … Read More
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is where the insulin your pancreas makes, can’t work properly, or your pancreas can’t make enough insulin. This means your blood glucose (sugar) levels keep rising. Around 90% of people with diabetes in the UK have type … Read More
Carers Week – A Week in Review
Slough Carers Support supported Carer’s Week and the carer groups in running a variety of events/activities from Monday 6 June to Sunday 12 June, by raising awareness of the challenges faced by unpaid carers and the contribution they make to families and … Read More
Carers Week Events- 6-12 June 2022
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who do not think of themselves … Read More
Carers Active April
From Unpaid Carers, to those who just want to get a little fit and healthy this April leading to summer, why not take part in more physical activity as a way to reduce loneliness and improve your wellbeing. Book Now
Help with rising costs
The rising cost of living is having a devastating impact on many households up and down the country. In this article, we have researched ways in which you can help stem the flow of cash and make your money stretch … Read More
Celebrating Social Prescribing Day in Slough!
On Thursday 10 March, Slough CVS celebrated Social Prescribing Day at Britwell Community Café (Café Brew Hut). Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of social prescribing, recognising local community groups and projects which have kept us healthy throughout the … Read More