Prevention in social care is about encouraging people to be more proactive about their health and wellbeing. Preventative services can increase independence and reduce or delay the need for care and support services. They can be offered in the community – by community groups- or by funded services. Their aim is to support people to live happy, healthy and independent lives within their own communities. Services provided in Slough fall into the following groups:
- Prevent
The aim of these services is to stop care and support needs from developing among those who do not have them, for example through groups or services to reduce isolation and loneliness. Loneliness can have a very negative impact on wellbeing and services can support people through befriending, joining activity, exercise or hobby groups These are largely universal services which are open to everyone. - Reduce
These are services aimed at people who have increased risk of developing a care or support needs, where the provision of services, resources or facilities may help slow down any further deterioration or prevent other needs from developing. This includes housing adaptations, falls prevention or assistive technology. Services might need to be accessed through adult social care or statutory partners, but many accept self referrals. - Delay
These are interventions which are aimed at minimising the effect of disability or deterioration for people with established health conditions, complex care and support needs or caring responsibilities, and include support for people to regain skills, improve independence and reduce need where possible for example through reablement and rehabilitation. Services might need to be accessed through adult social care or statutory partners.
Check out a full list of preventative services within Slough, including contact details and a summary of what they offer.
Wellbeing for Slough Directory
The online Wellbeing for Slough Directory is a one-stop shop where you can search for and discover health, wellbeing, and social activities and services in and around Slough (or virtual), all in one place. It is a website is for anyone living in and around the Slough area who wants to better manage their own health and wellbeing. The services and activities on here are varied and inclusive.