The Lions Message In a Bottle scheme is a simple idea designed to encourage people to keep their personal and medical details on a standard form and in a common location - the fridge. The bottle is kept in the fridge, where the emergency services…
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Visit the webpage for up to date information on: Weekly Neurofit classes at Nuffield Health Newbury Fitness & Wellbeing Gym Fitness and wellbeing gym Nuffield Health Newbury Weekly physio-led exercise at the West Berkshire Therapy Centre
Provides therapies, information and practical and emotional support for people with multiple sclerosis, their carers and families in Berkshire and surrounding area. Working closely with the NHS and other Healthcare Professionals the Centre provides long-term, individual support. Therapies include oxygen therapy, counselling, footcare, physiotherapy and exercise classes.
The National Bereavement Service (“NBS”) is a not-for-profit organisation providing free, practical and impartial information and advice to people preparing for future incapacity and death, as well as for people who are bereaved. Through a free helpline, email or webchat, professional advisers with a wealth…
Newbury CTPLD Health Team is based at West Berkshire Council's Market Street offices. The team consists of Community Learning Disability Nurses, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and Specialist Dietitians. The main objective of the team is to meet the health needs…
The Newbury Soup Kitchen is a voluntary organisation providing help and support to the Newbury homeless community and those less fortunate than others. The Soup Kitchen is open for a sit down meal every Thursday 6-7pm. We offer a free hair cut at these sessions,…
Aphasia affects people in different ways. Many of our group have difficulties with speaking, understanding speech, reading, writing, numbers, dealing with money and telling the time. It doesn’t affect their intelligence. They think in the same way as everyone else but are unable to communicate…
If you’re homeless, living in a hostel or have difficulties accessing mainstream health services, you can visit clinics in Reading and speak to a member of the Health Outreach Liaison Team (HOLT). If the team is unable to help you they will ensure you are referred to…
If you're feeling low, having trouble sleeping, or worrying too much NHS Talking therapies can help you overcome life's difficulties so you can start enjoying life again. We have a team of advisors and therapists who can help you to learn techniques to see things differently…
Special dietary requirements catered for. Variable portion sizes also available. A range of easy order packs available. Delivery is available 52 weeks of the year on an agreed delivery day. Drivers are familiar with using keysafes. Groceries and a range of homewares also delivered.
If you have immediate concerns about a child's or adult's safety, please contact the police:For emergencies, call 999.For non-emergencies, call 101.The police are the only agency that are able to act immediately to ensure a person is safe and protected from harm. West Berkshire Council social care is open from 08:30-1700…
The Patient Information Point can provide you with information on a wide range of health conditions, health or social care services, as well as signpost where you can get support for many different health issues. Our aim is to help you better understand what choices you…
Providing non-emergency Patient Transport Service in Berkshire for people who are unable to use public or other transport due to their medical condition, and include those who are: attending hospital outpatient clinics being admitted to or discharged from hospital wards needing life-saving treatments such as…
Richmond Fellowship is a national mental health charity Making Recovery Reality for thousands of people every year. For over 60 years we’ve pioneered mental health recovery. We work with the people we support to build and deliver our services across England. Richmond Fellowship’s West Berkshire Floating Support service works with individuals…
Providing information and advice, advocacy and communication services. Visit the website for full listing of all services provided and select your preferred means of contact.
Service is delivered to all adult patients (over 16) with a learning disability The Learning Disability Liaison Nurse is a central contact at the hospital for families, service users, carers, community health and social welfare professionals and housing providers. The LD liaison nurse: Facilitates reasonable adjustments…
NHS educational website for primary school children, parents and schools. This website provides easy advice and information designed to help ensure children can stay healthy, safe and know what to do in an emergency. SCAS mascot 999 Ted also provides seasonal tips on how to…
SCAS Youth is an NHS educational website for secondary school children, parents and schools. This website provides easy advice and information designed to help ensure young people can stay healthy, safe and know what to do in an emergency. The website provides seasonal tips on…
You can find lots of helpful information in West Berkshire Council's 'Managing with sight loss' booklet
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (or SCAS for short) is part of the National Health Service (NHS). We were established on the 1 July 2006 following the merger of four ambulance trusts. On 1 March 2012, we became a foundation trust. Our emergency…