Slough offers a mix of practical, financial and local support for carers. You can get help through the council, local carer services, and online resources, depending on your situation.
| Support available | What it includes | How to access |
|---|---|---|
| Slough Carers Support | Help connecting to local services, support, events, training opportunities and carer discount vouchers | Email sloughcarers@slough.gov.uk or call 01753 303428. You can also register with the service via Slough Carers Support |
| Free online resources from Carers UK | E-learning modules, short videos, guides, publications, tools, contingency planning help and a carers forum | Go to carersdigital.org, enter code RBWM-SLOUGH, and create a free account |
| Carer’s assessment | Looks at how caring affects your life and what social care support you might be eligible for | Complete a carers assessment online via the Adult social care portal |
| Direct payments for carers | One-off payment or support package to help ease pressures from caring, depending on assessed eligible needs | Discuss this during your carer’s assessment, or ask about it if you already get support from the council |
| Financial advice | Free, confidential and professional advice on benefits, plus benefits calculators and help with managing someone else’s affairs | Get advice through Citizens Advice and Gov.uk benefits calculators |
| Support for carers of people with mental health problems | Monthly mental health workshops, Hope College, Carer Forum, and links to local support | Contact Slough CMHT on 01753 690950 or Slough OPMH on 01753 635 220 |
| Support for young carers | Advice, support, and a safe space to take a break and have fun for ages 8 to 19 | Contact Slough Young Carers or use the relevant council contact routes for young carers |
| Local directory and community support | Community groups, wellbeing services and organisations offering extra support for carers | Use the Slough Community Directory |
If you’re caring for an adult, Slough Borough Council Adult Social Care is also a key contact point. For some carers, support may also come through their GP, mental health teams, or other local services.