Concessionary bus pass hours to be expanded
The hours concessionary bus passes can be used has been increased to help holders during the corona virus public health emergency. The passes can now be used before 9.30am so holders can access supermarkets and... Read More
Slough: A Carer Friendly Town Survey
Slough Borough Council, NHS East Berkshire CCG and Slough Services Children’s Trust are in the process of refreshing our Joint Carers Strategy for Slough. To help us understand what is important to you as a... Read More
Happiness Matters Training
Wednesday 20 May 1.00pm-3.00pm Main Hall, 29 Church Street, Slough, SL1 1PL The desire to be happier is shared by the 7.7 billion people on this planet. So come along and learn some simple... Read More
Living in Harmony’s Stroke Support Group
All stroke survivors and their carers are invited to join Living in Harmony’s Stroke Support Group: Thursdays 11am – 12.30pm Open Doors, High Street, Slough, SL1 1LN Come and enjoy these sessions with light refreshments.... Read More
Meet & Mingle Activities – January – April 2020
Meet & Mingle is a voluntary, non-profit charity organisation. It was established to help women in Slough who feel lonely, isolated, depressed or stressed. The group helps to empower these women and support them through... Read More
SCST Foster Carer on BBC Radio Berkshire
One of Slough Children’s Services Trust foster carers, Sam Cox appeared on BBC Radio Berkshire. She talked passionately about being a foster carer and how proud she is of the children in her care and... Read More
A new community space in Slough
Join Slough Borough Council for the drop-in launch of Slough’s Local Inclusion Network for Change (LINCS). Tuesday 7 January, 12-2pm Focus on health and wellbeing Tuesday 4 February, 12-2pm Focus on unpaid carers Tuesday 3... Read More
Slough Carers Support Forum Dates 2020
Some dates for your diary! We look forward to seeing you at the 2020 Carers’ Forums. 11 March 9 September 9 December Venues and times tbc. Read More
Autism Awareness Week – Conference 30th March-5th April 2020
Watch this space for more information! Read More
Cippenham Carers Group
Meet new people over a cup of tea and seated exercises at Cippenham Carers Group, every 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 1pm-3pm, at the Cippenham Baptist Church, Elmshott Lane, Slough, SL1 5QS. The next... Read More
Dementia Action Week 11-17 May 2020
Dementia Awareness Week, Dementia Action Week takes place between the 11th and the 17th of May. The goal of Dementia Action Week is to encourage people to take action to improve the lives of those affected... Read More
Celebratory Christmas lunch at the Carers Forum
On Friday 13 December, 42 carers attended the Carers Christmas forum at 29 Church Street, a time to relax over a celebratory Christmas lunch. Lisa Cunningham took to the floor to thank carers for completing... Read More
Free cycle hire in Slough
Public Health’s physical activity and exercise referral scheme “Slough in Motion” is now offering residents 12 months of free cycle hire. Thanks to their relationship and the great work of the “Better By” team, they... Read More
Get your FREE blood pressure checks at a local pharmacy – Slough
Get your FREE blood pressure checks at a local pharmacy – Slough Free blood pressure checks are being offered at 17 local pharmacies across Slough for people over 40 with no known diagnosis of high... Read More
Are you a Young Carer?
Do you look after or support a relative with an illness, disability, addiction or mental health condition? Are you under 18 (or under 25 if you have special educational needs or a disability)? If you answered... Read More
Survey Results and Feedback from Carers Forum
We ran a survey (completed by 53 carers) and held a forum to find out your views. We focused on asking about your training and support needs and what services would benefit you. Your feedback... Read More
Carers UK State of Carers Survey
Carers UK have launched their annual State of Carers survey for 2019. The time you take to respond to the survey provides Carers UK with incredibly important evidence that enables them to: Campaign for more support for... Read More
Carers Leaflet from Slough Borough Council
A carer is someone who provides unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without this help. This could be a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or is affected... Read More
Flu season advice from Public Health Slough
Did you know….between 50 and 100 people die every year in Slough due to the Flu, a third of which are otherwise healthy individuals with no underlying health conditions. Do you want to risk getting... Read More
Meet & Mingle
Meet & Mingle is a voluntary, non-profit charity organisation for women living in and around Slough. Meet & Mingle aims to help to build self-esteem, confidence and networking within the community and build community cohesions. The... Read More