Different training dates available Ongoing

• A crib sheet which includes contact details for our rough sleeping team, allocations and temporary accommodations teams (TA).

• A flowchart for the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 which hopefully provides a snapshot of the way homelessness is assessed by a local authority.

BerkshireEastCID72s@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk and/or fihslough@thamesvalley.police.uk

Free events and training opportunities, bootcamps, workshops and meet ups for Berkshire based creatives. Their mission: enabling social change through art and digital media. (until 27th Feb.2024)

https://www.slough.gov.uk/benefits-support/household-support-fund

Duration: Varies

Age restriction: 19 and over

Course type: Classroom-based, Short courses

Cost: Free - Multiply is fully funded by the government

How to apply: To apply for a Multiply course, visit the link in this post!

Ongoing.

Slough High Street  • The Moon and Spoon, 86-88 High Street, Slough SL1 1EL

Chalvey • Esso (Londis) Petrol Station, 135 High Street, Chalvey, Slough. SL1 2TW

Cippenham • Londis, 129 Earls Lane, Slough. SL1 5TD

Britwell • Co-op, Twist Way, Slough SL2 2LX

Langley • Shamrocks, 12 Parlaunt Road, Slough SL3 8BB
• Chicken Cottage, 258 Trelawney Avenue, Slough SL3 7UD

Manor Park • Manor Stores, 3 Villiers Road, Slough. SL2 1NW

If you want to discuss getting a bleed control kit in your venue, contact the team by emailing tony.rawlings@slough.gov.uk or call 07771 763205.

Or, to learn more about BRAVE Too, please visit us at https://www.enablingtownslough.com/opportunities/brave-too/ or watch the introductory video created by our group members. To get in touch, just call us on 0118 904 4647 or email BRAVEToo@berkshire.nhs.uk (use for referrals too).

• Online Pop-in Cafés, our peer-support meetings run two times per week

• Introduction to Self-Management course, which is our instructor-led 3-session group course

• Self-Management Course (SilverCloud) is a modular computer program you work through by yourself, with guidance from an allocated support worker

People don’t need to be referred by their GP to access HealthMakers, but they do need to be registered with a GP in East Berkshire and be 18+. Courses run monthly for 3 weeks on a Thursday 13:30 – 15:00. Pop In Cafes run every Tuesday 13:30 – 14:30 and Thursdays 11:00 – 12:00. Please email HealthMakers@berkshire.nhs.uk if you have any questions or would like to refer someone.

If you have recently contacted them please do not worry, they have been monitoring the old email inbox, so your queries will not be missed.

People are also still able to complete their online self referral form NHS East Berks Wellbeing Service - Referral Form (Preview) (office.com)

If you have any questions or concerns please do get in touch on the email address above.

Call or email Berkshire Healthcare NHS, if you have any questions.

Call 0300 365 4440

Email LetsConnect@berkshire.nhs.uk

Please promote this opportunity to parents you work with, using the attached leaflet on your parent communications, newsletters, website & social media platforms.

Parents can apply online for this opportunity on Slough Borough Council website - https://www.slough.gov.uk/council-jobs/volunteering-opportunities.

For further information please email fis@slough.gov.uk.

5 Ansculf Road, Slough, England, SL2 2DF
• Slough Community Support Cafe – St Andrew’s Methodist Church, 2 Merton Road, Slough, England, SL1 1QW
• Ujala Foundation, Slough, England, SL2 1NP
• AJ Café, Slough, England, SL2 2DS

• ART CLASSES with Isabel Hunt, 2 Saint Mary's Road
Slough, England, SL3 7EL
• Cippenham Royal British Legion, Brook Path, Slough
England, SL1 5EJ
• Slough Community Support Cafe – St John’s Church

Stoke Poges Lane, Slough, England, SL1 3LW and more

Female genital Mutilation (FGM)

Awareness of Forced Marriage

Learning from Serious Case Reviews Levels 1 to 4

Keep Them Safe: protecting Children from CSE

Level 1 Child Criminal Exploitations and County Lines

Understanding Young Minds (Self Harm)

Understanding Animal Welfare in Violent Homes

This may directly impact you for a possible increase in requests for your services or referrals to Slough Foodbank.

See Cost of Living pack for further details of services that can help.

• Raise awareness of the diversity of voices, visions and similar experiences

• Challenge negative stereotypes, stigma and discrimination

• Help create more spaces for people of all ages and backgrounds to talk freely about voice-hearing, visions and similar sensory experiences

• Raise awareness of a range of different ways to manage distressing, confusing or difficult voices

• Encourage a more positive response to voice-hearing and related experiences in healthcare settings and wider society

• Cultivating a love for reading

• Mindful parenting

• creating sensory story-time experiences

• Empowering parents as advocates

• Family financial resilience (networking), etc.

Ongoing

Information kindly shared by Get Active Berkshire (ongoing)

This pack is designed to aid organisations supporting households who are required to move to UC from legacy benefits. Please feel free to share wider with colleagues/other 3rd party organisations that support people moving to UC. This product has been written with our Stakeholder use in mind and, therefore, is not suitable for sharing with customers.

1.   Waste management

2. School admissions

3. Council tax

Visitors to the website can either ask a question in one of the 103 languages that SARA supports or choose from relevant prompts.

Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. Victims are trapped in servitude, which they were deceived or coerced into and feel they cannot leave.

Report as a member of the public

You can still report modern slavery as a member of the public. Call the modern slavery helpline on 0800 0121 700 or report it online.

If you have borrowed from a loan shark or are worried about someone else, we’re here to help and keep you safe.

Under the order, it is an offence to consume alcohol in public or be in possession of an opened container that is reasonably believed to contain alcohol. It does not apply to drinking alcohol within licensed premises. 

Refusing to stop drinking alcohol or hand over any containers (sealed or unsealed) which are believed to contain alcohol, when required to do so by a police officer or authorised officer, is also an offence.

Mediation provides an independent support service and can offer a solution when there is no clear course of action open to a statutory agency, such as the police or local authority. It also represents an alternative to court proceedings and intervention by statutory agencies.  

For further details, please contact Mediation Bucks directly.

The foundation of the group is based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing: to give, be active, take notice, learn, and give back. Please visit their website for further information: https://www.bucksmind.org.uk/services/peer-support-groups/friends-in-need/

Anyone that would like to attend one of their timetabled activities, the initial process is to have a chat on the phone and then complete a Welcome/Demographics Form which takes between 20 -30 minutes. They will then be sent the Friends in Need Welcome Pack via email or post and can start to attend activities.

Any queries please contact: Ansa Khan

Team Lead Friends in Need East Berkshire & Buckinghamshire T: 07496 874882.

From 06 August, any person with a biometric residence permit (BRP) expiring on 31 December 2024 can now create a UKVI account and access their eVisa, without needing an invitation to do so.  See website for more information. 

Lancashire council have produced some step by step guides to creating an eVisa account, which have also been translated into Ukrainian, Arabic, Dari and Pashto.  Please do start sharing wherever you can, including with any staff that may have a BRP card.

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/resettlement-in-lancashire/evisas/

For more information visit www.victims-first.org.uk"

Or, clients can access NHS Talking Therapies in one of three ways:

1. Sign-up online  (self-refer)

2. Call 0300 365 2000 (press 2) (self-refer)

3. Or they can ask their GP to refer them

For more information about Talking Therapies: NHS Berkshire Talking Therapies, for anxiety and depression (berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk)

Who can I refer? There is no medical threshold, anyone can be referred if they are :

• experiencing solation or lack of social support

• Being a young parent

• History of mental ill health

• Unplanned or unexpected pregnancy

• Adverse childhood experiences of the parent

• Previous traumatic birth or baby loss

 Any questions/queries about the service or to make a referral, you can contact: 0203 772 9905 or email:

LondonandSEregionalhubduty@nspcc.org.uk or .

• Fully taught modules as well as online educational resources

• Personal development - build mini-plans and achievable foundations for a life free of abuse

• A focus on physical and mental wellbeing

• The ability to move forward with resilience

• Practical courses for empowerment

• Access to Aanchal's weekly online ‘Chai Chat’ peer support group

• An online community of fellow survivors

To not overload in Slough those that might be considered “go to” services for this sort of thing, attached is some information for your staff/volunteers to raise awareness on this topic. If further help is needed, please email: Helen.Buckland@slough.gov.uk

To book sessions please email: START@turning-point.co.uk

FAO Trevor

Health and Wellbeing Slough is launching a brand-new, free service to help teens in Slough quit vaping.

• Free nicotine replacement therapy to help you cope with any withdrawal symptoms

• Confidential, judgement-free support from trained stop-smoking advisors

• Talk to your school nurse for a referral, text QUIT Vape to 66777, or visit healthandwellbeingslough.co.uk to get started It’s Free and Totally Confidential There’s no cost to access this service—it’s completely free. Plus, everything is confidential.

Please read the report attached - published today - this joint report by OFSTED/CQC/HMICFRS draws findings from six Joint Targeted Area Inspections (none in our area).

The findings highlight the extent and impact of serious youth violence, with children as young as 11 routinely carrying knives for protection.  It highlights the failings by partners to share information and data on those most at risk and the particular need to better support vulnerable young people with special educational needs.

📱Download our new app  to make your ride tracking a breeze.

Individuals can complete a profile by answering a simple 10–15-minute questionnaire.

Once the profile is complete, they will be able to see the available support they may be eligible for in one place, get updated when more support is added, and apply for multiple sources of support directly through the portal.

This can include targeted help with energy bills, home improvements to boost energy efficiency, warm clothing, and essential winter supplies.

The council is training some of its housing officers on the system, so they can use it for their clients, or direct them to try the portal themselves.

Councillor Paul Kelly, lead member for housing, highways, planning and transport, said: “It is fantastic to have such a portal where residents can find out about a variety of support and only need to make one profile to be able to start applying.

To find out more about making a profile, visit the Lightning Reach website.

The session will show the impact that illegal lenders have on victims and communities and how we can work together to stop people from falling into the clutches of criminals. Sessions can be delivered online or face-to-face and are free of charge. If you work in Hants, Berks, Bucks, Oxfordshire, East or West Sussex, Dorset, Somerset or the Isle Of Wight and wish to arrange a session, please email: lin.fisher@birmingham.gov.uk

The session will show the impact that illegal lenders have on victims and communities and how we can work together to stop people from falling into the clutches of criminals. Sessions can be delivered online or face-to-face and are free of charge. If you work in Hants, Berks, Bucks, Oxfordshire, East or West Sussex, Dorset, Somerset or the Isle Of Wight and wish to arrange a session, please email: lin.fisher@birmingham.gov.uk

Many find winter a difficult time of year.

There are people and places to visit if you need help, advice or someone to talk to. Please check pages list some useful Slough and nationally based contacts.

Many find winter a difficult time of year.

There are people and places to visit if you need help, advice or someone to talk to. Please check pages list some useful Slough and nationally based contacts.

Crossroads Care Slough is a dedicated Charity committed to providing comprehensive support to carers and individuals with care needs across all age groups, disabilities, and health conditions.

For more details please see the attached Flyer.

Crossroads Care Slough is a dedicated Charity committed to providing comprehensive support to carers and individuals with care needs across all age groups, disabilities, and health conditions.

For more details please see the attached Flyer.

Langley Scout Hut Gosling Road, Langley, Slough, SL3 7TP

For more details please see attached flyer

Talk PANTS – The Underwear Rule

Talk PANTS.

 There is also a section for parents with ideas of how to engage children in these conversations at home. Here is the link to that specific area of the website: Support for Parents: Talk PANTS

Speak out. Stay safe

Our Speak out. Stay safe. programme is a safeguarding programme available to all children aged 5-11. The programme consists of child friendly, interactive video assemblies and supporting lesson plans, activities, and resources. Also, workshops for pupils aged 6-7 and 9-11 led by NSPCC volunteers.

Schools can register for the programme via this link: Speak out. Stay safe

Support for Parents

Here is the link: Support for Parents

Talk Relationships

Our new secondary RSE resource, Talk Relationships, supports all UK secondary schools to confidently deliver inclusive sex and relationships education. There is training for school leaders and teachers, as well as free lesson plans to download and framework to assess and implement taking a Whole School Approach to sex and relationships education: Talk Relationships.

It's Not Love

Explores the themes of healthy and unhealthy relationships, including behaviours relating to interpersonal relationship abuse (peer on peer and familial). You can access the resources here: It's Not Love.

Everyone is welcome whether you're lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning sexual or gender identity.

Please see the attached flyer to find out more

 Next training course will take place at Windsor on 11^th and 12^th February 10am until 2pm, once completed the training/DBS and references will match the newly trained volunteers to local families who will home visit once a week for 2 hours for 12 weeks.

Our clothing donations come from various sources, and we take great care to ensure that they are of the highest quality for our clients. We also offer support with baby equipment, school uniforms, toiletries, sanitary products, prom outfits, curtains, bedding, towels, and bras. We offer self-selection appointments or delivery across Berkshire. 

To receive our support, you’ll need a referral from a professional or organisation such as social services, health professionals, schools, religious organisations, charities, the Citizens Advice Bureau, Foodbanks, Jobcentre, or refugee organisations. Once we receive your referral, we’ll discuss your preferences and needs with you to tailor our support to your unique situation. While we can only offer one-time support to adults in need, we can provide further support to children after six months. We recognise that ongoing support can be crucial during difficult times, so we can connect you with other organisations or resources in the community that may be better suited to meet your ongoing needs. If you need support with getting a referral or more information on how we can help you, please contact us. We’re here to provide you with a helping hand and a friendly smile."

Website - https://www.thecowshed.org

The programme seeks to redirect possible criminal behaviour into a positive use for those skills, raising awareness of The Computer Misuse Act 1990.

Empowerment, education, influence

We focus on the three pillars of accident prevention: empowerment, education and influence.

• We enable parents to make sense of safety advice and nurture happy, healthy families.

• We provide educational resources, advice and training for everyone working with children and families.

• We use our expertise to advise businesses and government.

It’s an evidence-led approach based on what youth practitioners and young people have told us works. It aims to make sure young people know there are trusted adults, and other sources of advice and help, available if they need them. Our resources are free and available for anyone working with young people.

If you are interested in the potential to use SHaRON within your service or would like further information, please email CAMHSGettingHelpEast@berkshire.nhs.uk

Support for households who are struggling to pay their energy bills/overcome fuel poverty.

1-1 mentoring and advocacy service includes:

• Advocating on behalf of your customer(s)

• Accessing energy grants and crisis funds on a case by case basis.

• Addressing energy emergencies

• Managing fuel debt and related challenges

• Optimising energy usage and improving efficiency

Who is eligible to access the service?

• Out of work households

• Anyone with fuel poverty/struggling with costs

• Households receiving Universal Credit

• People with disabilities

• Low-income households

• People who are 65+

 How to refer:

• Refer directly by clicking here

• Call 0800 092 9002

• Email: HEAT@thewisegroup.co.uk

• More details can be found here

connect.kooth.com

East Berkshire Kooth access: Kooth.com

No referral needed – young people can sign up anonymously, making it easier than ever to access support without barriers

For any FREE Assemblies, staff training or Parental/carer engagements to help support Children and Young people with their mental health requirements please email:

cseymour@kooth.com

Slough Family Information Service is looking for some new parent champion volunteers, to join their existing team, who might have a few hours spare each week to talk to other parents about local family services.

You can do this aligned to their own routine of being a parent, and attend some groups at Children centres, libraries or stay and play groups.

2-day induction training will be provided and some training sessions will be available to help you in your role.

 If interested, please fill out the volunteering form and send to recruitment@slough.gov.uk

Early help guides

As we want to provide support to children, young people and families as early as possible to prevent problems from escalating, we have put together guides to help you understand our early help approach.

Early help guides for children under 10

Early help guides for children over 10

Early help guides for parents and carers

Early help guides for professionals

Please see the mentioned flyer for details.

Aged 11 and above living in Slough, Windsor or Maidenhead.

Looking for some help and support? Wanting to chat with a counsellor about something that is worrying you? Why not make a one off telephone appointment with one of our trained counsellors.

ACCESS A COUNSELLOR QUICKLY, NO LONG WAITING LISTS

More details are included in the attached flyer for your reference.

This project is open to ALL pregnant and new mums living in Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead.

The project aims to:
• Reduce isolation
• Support physical and emotional wellbeing
• Build new friendships
• Enhance mood
• Grow and harvest vegetables
• Promote healthy eating
• Connect with nature
• Offer FREE produce to take home

Sessions are supported by volunteers, so no gardening experience is required.

What is Social Anxiety and how you can cope with Social Anxiety.

More details are included in the attached flyer for your reference.

Please see attached flyer for details

The service offers:

• Free nicotine replacement therapy: Teens can access support to manage nicotine withdrawal, helping them quit successfully.

• Confidential advice from trained stop-smoking advisors: Teens can receive personalised, judgement-free support.

• Free Very Brief Advice (VBA) Training: Adults can access VBA training to support them in starting the conversation about vaping with teens. Email info.hws@nhs.net
  for a list of available trainings. 

Referral process: Teens can be referred by professionals, carers/ parents or access the service directly by texting QUIT VAPE to 66777 or visiting healthandwellbeingslough.co.uk.

For more information contact Farida Majidy - Slough Integrated Services Manager – Health and Wellbeing Slough at info@hws.net. 

• Physical or sexual abuse

• Emotional abuse or emotional neglect

• Domestic abuse

• Violence, severe bullying, or exploitation

• Estrangement from both parents

• A parent, caregiver, or sibling in end-of-life care

• Death of a parent, caregiver, or sibling

• A sudden, traumatic, life-changing event

Grants fund essential items and activities to improve wellbeing and education engagement. See here.

Key Information: 

Registration and application forms are all online, are quick and straightforward  

📞 

Referrers can call us directly to discuss potential applications in advance 

✅

We aim to assess applications within 3 working days of receipt 

💰

Once approved, funds should be received within 10 working days

We provide ongoing support throughout the process from a designated Grants Development Officer 

A Grants Development Officer can meet with you and your team online to share more about our grants, the application process and the support we provide for referrers. These sessions are particularly valuable for agencies and support workers applying for the first time.

To find out more or to make an application please check website

Please see the attached flyer

• working with children and young people

• when responding to incidents or issues surrounding harmful sexual behaviours

For details, check the attached flyer

Choose from one of three powerful, practical programmes:

🚀 Entrepreneurship Bootcamp – Turn your idea into a sustainable business

Register here - Berkshire Entrepreneur Skills Bootcamp | Berkshire Growth Hub

📈 Sales Bootcamp – Master the strategies that drive conversions and revenue - 

Register here - Berkshire Sales Skills Bootcamp | Berkshire Growth Hub

🤖 AI for Business Bootcamp – Learn how to harness the power of AI in your operations

Register here - Berkshire AI Skills Bootcamp | Berkshire Growth Hub

Each course runs for up to 16 weeks, with just 4 hours of learning per week, making it easy to fit around your existing commitments.

Course format & requirements:
✔ Hybrid delivery – the first and final sessions are in person at a location in Bracknell.
✔ All other sessions are live online
✔ You’ll need a computer, reliable internet, and be available for the full course duration

Funding details:

• If you’re self-employed, your place is fully funded (completely free)

• If you’re employed and paid via PAYE, your employer will be asked to make a co-funded contribution

Register your interest now!

Brighter Future Mediation offers family mediation that’s child-focused, affordable, and accessible — including a free 15-minute consultation to help families understand their options.

Please see flyer for more details.

Brighter Future Mediation offers family mediation that’s child-focused, affordable, and accessible — including a free 15-minute consultation to help families understand their options.

Please see flyer for more details.

They work on a referral system and work with Slough Borough Council (e.g. Adult Social services), charity organisations in Slough (e.g. Slough refugee support, Age concern, Salvation Army) as well as other agencies and organisations who provide support in Slough and the wider Berkshire/Buckinghamshire area (e.g. Slough Children First, Social prescribers, Talking Therapies Berkshire, Slough and London Run, CMHT Slough

Please see poster for more details

Oral Health being an important part of the curriculum and early years framework, Community Dental Services CIC would like to remind you of incredible Oral Health resources and training available free of charge.

Resources

The following video is a fantastic resource in promoting tooth friendly lunches.

Lunch box video - https://youtu.be/aaCTe9e-oWI?si=sA74WCb6F26S6rsX

Please see website for more information on resources that can be provided for parents. Oral Health Information Hub - for Parents, Teacher, Professionals and Children - Community Dental Services

connect.kooth.com

East Berkshire Kooth access: Kooth.com

No referral needed – young people can sign up anonymously, making it easier than ever to access support without barriers

For any FREE Assemblies, staff training or Parental/carer engagements to help support Children and Young people with their mental health requirements please email:

cseymour@kooth.com

Slough Borough Council has teamed up with Lightning Reach to provide a wide range of support for Slough residents, including:

• Help with energy bills

• Home improvements & energy upgrades

• Funding for furniture and essential appliances

·       Assistance with food, clothing, and daily essentials.

Create your free profile today and see what support you’re eligible for. Find and apply for support via Lightning Reach's portal.

Please see the link for details:

https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/news/thames-valley/news/2025/11-november/10-11-2025/sleigh-no-to-e-scooters-this-christmas/

Residents can get help with:

• Using email;

• Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel;

• Printing;

• and accessing NHS apps and other health and social care resources.

Please see attached flyer for more details

Please see attached flyer for details.

Please see attached flyer for details.

Launching on Tuesday 14 April, local residents will be able to speak directly with an adviser on a range of issues including housing, benefits, debt and cost of living challenges.

Clients will be seen on a first‑come, first‑served basis, subject to adviser availability.

🗓 Every Tuesday

⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm

📍 27 Church Street, Slough, SL1 1PL

📅 Starting Tuesday 14 April

Please see attached flyer for details

Please see attached flyer for details

Please see attached flyer for details

Our service for young people has remained open throughout this time. 

Our services are available face to face in Church Street and online. 

https://number22.org/adults-enquiry-form/

Dates available :

17th September 2026

19th November 2026

18th February 2027

Where: Council Chambers, Observatory

House

How to Book: Events

For more information visit: Slough Safeguarding Partnership website

Please see attached flyer for details

This festival is a free event for all ages, bringing together local sports clubs, creative groups, and community organisations in one place.

For more information or to register your organisation's interest in the Sports Carnival, please contact Vineet Vijh at vineetvijh@vivaslough.org.

Slough Olympica - Team Competitions Tickets, Saturday, August 1-Saturday, August 22  •  Ends at 12 PM | Eventbrite

Date: Sunday 23rd August

Time: 10am - 5pm

Venue: Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy

If you're looking to build your network of creative and like-minded individuals, and have the chance to discuss and present your work to a cohort of local visionaries, then sign up for your free space below!
 

By becoming a partner, your organisation can:

• Showcase your social impact - by supporting young people and investing in your local community.

• Inspire future careers - by sharing your expertise, knowledge, and workplace experiences.

• Make a lasting difference - by helping young people develop confidence and practical skills.

• Strengthen your community - by creating opportunities for local talent to thrive.

• Create real opportunities - that support young people on their journey towards employment.

If your organisation is interested in providing valuable work experience opportunities and helping young people take their next steps towards employment, we would love to hear from you. Please register interest by completing the form below: https://forms.clickup.com/26466524/f/t7p6w-8612/7734JGX3DYP1TLDTDD

Once details received, a member of team will be in touch to discuss the next steps and how organisation can get involved.

Please check attached flyer and below link for details

Get help – Karma Nirvana

The scheme covers services in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and beyond and includes First Bus, Thames Valley Buses and Reading Buses.

For more information, please check the websites of individual providers.