The Covid-19 vaccination – FAQ’s
We all have so many questions about the Covid-19 vaccination. Public Health Slough have provided a useful FAQ sheet to dispel some myths. FAQ sheet Read More
Local Welfare Provision funding is available from Slough Borough Council
The scheme is to provide one off, locally administered assistance to vulnerable people. You can only apply once within 12 months for non-emergency (White goods and Furniture) however for emergency (food, fuel, travel, removals) there... Read More
We all need more Vitamin D
It’s important to take Vitamin D as you may have been indoors more than usual over the last 12 months. You should take 10 micrograms (400 IU) of vitamin D a day between October and... Read More
Time to Talk Campaign
#TimetoTalk is a new campaign from Resource Productions, together with Aik Saath and NHS East Berkshire CCG, that is encouraging young people & their parents/carers to talk about mental health. There’s a competition & one young person’s poem... Read More
Covid-19 Vaccine – Make sure you know the facts and are sharing the correct information
Covid-19 vaccine – Frequently asked questions Download this information from Public Health Slough about commonly asked questions More information at https://www.publichealthslough.co.uk/campaigns/covidvaccine/ Read More
Mass rapid Covid testing comes to Slough – Booking details
Mass rapid testing for residents, even if they do not have Covid symptoms, is being rolled out the council has announced. A new rapid testing centre is being set up at The Centre, Farnham Road... Read More
Equipment and Changes to your Home
Most of us want to remain living independently in our homes for as long as we possibly can. But as a carer it can be very worrying when the person you care for is finding... Read More
Younger People with Dementia Survey
Carers will you take part in a survey to inform our funders? Younger People with Dementia would welcome your opinion as a carer about their services During the year, they gather regular feedback from those... Read More
Take the Slough Carers Support Survey
Those with caring responsibilities for others locally are so important to those they care for and at Slough Carers Support we work hard to stay in contact with you and offer the support you need.... Read More
Seasons Greetings from Slough Carers Support
Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas from Slough Carers Support The Slough Carers Support service will be on-call at the following times: Christmas Eve – 4pm – 6pm Christmas Day – 11 am –... Read More
Family Fund
In May the government announced that they were identifying £37.3 million of direct support in 2020–21 to the Family Fund for SEND children in England. The support is partly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Families... Read More
Frimley ICS Health Apps
The Frimley ICS have created a health apps library, by partnering with the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Applications (ORCHA) to provide a bank of apps, which can support both residents and... Read More
Carers Rights Day `Know Your Rights’
Thursday 26 November is Carers Rights Day and this year the theme is ‘Know your rights’. Carers Rights Day is a national campaign that brings organisations together to help carers in their local community know their... Read More
Re-launch of the Slough Public Health ‘Health At Home’ platform
Slough Public Health has re-launched their Health At Home platform to support residents health and wellbeing whilst spending more time at home. More info at: http://publichealthslough.co.uk/campaigns/health-at-home Read More
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Carers
Do you support a person with personal care (such as help with washing and dressing) that you do not live with ? If so, Slough Borough Council is now able to offer to you free PPE such as... Read More
U3A Slough – monthly newsletter and the COVID special newsletter
View the October 2020 newsletter About Slough U3A http://www.sloughu3a.com/ The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a learning co-operative of older people, which enables members to enjoy and share educational, creative and leisure activities.... Read More
Special Voices October newsletter
Special Voices is a group of parent/carers of children, young people & adults with disabilities/additional needs & is the parent/carer forum for Slough. They are all volunteers working in partnership with the Slough Children’s Services... Read More
Slough 50 plus Forum October Newsletter
The Slough 50 plus Forum October newsletter is now out. Find out about all the latest news and events. October 2020 Newsletter Slough 50plus Read More
First Aid Training from the British Red Cross
Thu, 22 October 2020 10:30 – 12:00 BST Online Event Many of us will walk past a person in need of emergency first aid because we are unsure or not confident about what to do.... Read More
Customer experience survey for Slough Council services
Have you accessed services through Slough Borough Council, either online, by the phone or in person? Well now it’s time to tell us how we did. Slough Borough Council are embarking on an ambitious transformation programme... Read More