Carers Week – 8-14 June 2020
Carers Week (8-14 June) 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... Read More
Berkshire Dementia Support Service
The Berkshire Dementia Support Service is still operating during Covid-19. Read More
The Solihull Approach on-line Parenting Guides
Free online guides are now available for families across Frimley Health and Care ICS including Slough, Ascot, Bracknell, Farnham, Windsor & Maidenhead, North East Hampshire, Surrey and South Bucks. The Solihull Approach guides contain advice... Read More
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do Read More
The National Autistic Society: I am Autistic Card
Download an I am Autistic Card. It’s a useful resource for you to let other people know you are autistic and that you may need some extra time or help in certain situations. Read More
FAQs from Carers UK
Carers UK has brought together the questions they have most frequently been asked by carers, to help address the main concerns and help put carers’ minds at rest, reassuring them that they’re not alone and... Read More
Useful links & contact numbers
Childline – 0800 1111 Samaritans – support for anyone in crisis. Phone any time on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org Information about coronavirus and claiming benefits is available on the Understanding Universal Credit website. This page will be updated regularly.... Read More
The Coronavirus Act and the implications for disabled children and their families
The Coronavirus Act 2020 is a temporary law the government has said will help it deal with the current public health crisis due the coronavirus pandemic. Find out more about the implications of the Act... Read More
Make caring simpler with the Jointly app by Carers UK
Carers UK have produced a mobile and online app called Jointly. It is designed to help you organise medication, to-do lists and more, all in one place. Read more Read More
Support for Carers during the Covid-19 Outbreak
Carers UK have lots of practical advice and support for Carers, particularly during the Covid-19 outbreak. Read more Read More
Coping with stress and depresssion
Cares UK have advice to help you cope with stress and depression. Read more Read More
Covid-19 and Your Wellbeing – Coping Guides for Children, Young People and Families
The East Berkshire NHS Clinical Commissioning Group has put together some useful guides to help families and to support children and young people during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more Read More
How to register as a vulnerable customer and get priority home delivery from supermarkets
As defined by the government, extremely vulnerable people are those with certain condition that put them at higher risk of severe illness from the Covid-19 strain of the cornavirus. This includes people who have had... Read More
Planning for emergencies – Carers UK
Advice and information for carers about creating an emergency plan for the person you care for, including the emergency card scheme. Read more Read More
Guidance for those who provide unpaid care to friends or family
For guidance for those who provide unpaid care to friends or family, please visit the Government website Read More
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