International Woman's Day at the Slough Queensmere
Slough Borough Council’s drugs and alcohol team (DAAT) will be promoting women’s health issues on Thursday to coincide with International Women’s day.
The team are in partnership with the sexual health team, YOT, domestic violence team, Barnardos and Berkshire East PCT.
The day will provide information on sexual health, alcohol, drugs, breast screening and domestic violence.
Jatinder Matharu, Slough DAAT programmes coordinator, said: “International Women’s Day brings with it very important messages.
“Any woman who is affected by domestic violence, drugs or alcohol, or knows anyone who is, can come and see us in the shopping centre for advice on how to receive help.
“It’s our way of being able to reach out to the residents of Slough and let them know we are here to help.”
During the day, DAAT will be giving away a range of advice leaflets and other literature, chocolates, balloons, flowers, vouchers and will also run a raffle.
The proceeds of which will to go to Berkshire Women’s Aid.
Cllr Sean Wright, Slough commissioner for community safety, added: “The DAAT team, along with others, are doing a fantastic job of bringing information and advice to the public.
“Next Thursday will be a very good opportunity for women to go along and talk about matters that may concern them.”
Slough Borough Council