One Slough Our community response

Our goal is to build community resilience in Slough to help residents in times of crisis including providing support in response to the coronavirus crisis.

This is a challenging time for everyone. We want to help local people to support one another and provide essential services to people who need it.

Slough Borough Council and Slough CVS are working with key local community groups and organisations so that we have a coordinated effort across our borough to organise volunteers and those who need help.

It is important that all our efforts to help those in need are organised through a collaborative approach that we can act in line with a spread prevention approach.

This is your first stop to find out how you can get involved or access help.

I need help

If you are currently isolated at home and need some practical support, please complete our Covid-19 community support request form, and our Social Prescribing team will help to connect you to a volunteer in your community.

The purpose of this form is to collect your contact details so we can help connect you to support from a volunteer in your community. We also ask some other questions to find out more about the kind of help you need.

Alternatively, the One Slough partnership has opened a call centre to ensure all Slough residents can get the support they need during this difficult time.

The number to contact is 01753 944198 and will be staffed on Monday to Friday from 9.00 – 16.00 and at the weekend from 10.00 – 15.00.

I want to help

If you would like to register to volunteer in your local community, please complete our Covid-19 volunteer form.

if you are a community group a business or a venue that wants to help please let us know by emailing us at sloughcommunityresponse@oneslough.org.uk.uk

The purpose of this form is to collect your contact details so we can help connect people in communities. We also ask some other questions to find out more about the kind of help you can give. Slough CVS will be in touch with you soon to talk about how you can help.

If you are local community group and need volunteers please email sloughcommunityresponse@oneslough.org.uk.uk

Keeping safe

Some things to remember to keep safe:

• Coronavirus (Covid-19) is contagious. Avoid physical contact and wash hands regularly
• Leave any items being delivered on the doorstep rather than going into someone’s home or inviting them in
• Share information on any allergies
• We would strongly suggest that you do not give anyone your bank details or cards.
• You should continue at all times to follow the advice being given by Public Health England

We know this is an extremely anxious time for everyone. We are heartened that our community in Slough is already pulling together and we will continue to work to build more resilience and be prepared.

Thank you for your support and dedication to ensuring Slough remains a caring and vibrant community.