Torbay Holiday Helpers Network
When families visit Torbay on a THHN holiday they will be able to gain free entry and services from well over 100 businesses to enhance their holidays. www.thhn.co.uk
Carers Flexible Working Rights
Are you a carer…do you know about your right to Flexible Working? Flexible working can allow to balance your work alongside your caring responsibilities. For more information about flexible working you can download ‘Supporting working carers – a guide to … Read More
Carers Credit – Are You Eligible
Carer’s Credit is designed for those who are caring for others for 20 hours per week or more and do not qualify for Carer’s Allowance. If you’re not working full time, these credits can fill in the gaps in your … Read More
Supportline Website
There are some great resources on the support line.org.uk website. The following link takes you directly to the carers section. http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/carers.php
How to Apply for a Carers Permit
Did you know that if you live within any of the resident parking zones below and require a carer to visit you on a regular basis you can apply for a carers permit? A maximum of 1 parking permit is … Read More
Carers UK Website
Don’t forget Carers UK also has a great website with some excellent resources for carers Free guide to caring – A free guide to caring takes you through the essentials of what you need to know when you’re looking after … Read More
Helpful Bereavement Factsheet from Healthwatch Slough
Feeling overwhelmed by recent deaths? The Healthwatch Bereavement factsheet provides 10 key tasks Healthwatch Slough, as independent consumer champion for health & care, listens to Slough Citizen’s experiences. We have produced a factsheet in response to enquires we have received … Read More
Chair Yoga
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
Downs Syndrome Association
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 Advice Leaflet
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