Carers’ support groups have benefited from thousands of pounds worth of grants by Slough Borough Council, new documents have revealed.

The council gave £6,000 to groups dedicated to supporting unpaid carers – people who care for a friend, relative or neighbour – and another £11,000 to groups helping people’s wellbeing.

Money was spent to ‘look after mental and physical health for carers as well as towards places for people to keep warm and escape loneliness.

The community fund grants were awarded through the Slough Council for Voluntary Services, a charity which supports local voluntary organisations. It was paid for by money from the council out of funds dedicated to supporting health and care services.

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The Asian Carers Group And Cippenham Carers Group got £2,000 each, which was used to fund events helping carers to meet, socialise and get respite from caring.

Parenting Special Children – which helps families of children with special needs share experiences and to feel less isolated – received £3,000.

The other £11,000 was shared among organisations available to everyone for welfare support. These included drop in and community support cafes such as Amana’s Journey at the Britwell Centre – which received £5,000 – and Slough Community Support Cafe, which received £2,000.

The breakdown is included in an update to council leaders on work to support adult carers. Council leaders are set to discuss the report at a cabinet committee meeting on Monday, October 21.