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Wide range of disability-related financial support, including benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions.
There are charities and organisations where carers can apply to for a grant/financial assistance to help them maintain their caring role. Usually grants will be for an item of household equipment like a washing machine, or a grant to take part in some training, exercise,…
NHS - Moving and handling advice and video. Recovery in Mind - Is a community organisation offering free-of-charge online courses to adults (particularly carers) living in West Berkshire, to enable them to self-manage their own mental health and wellbeing. https://recoveryinmind.org/ Email: mail@recoveryinmind2016.com Free Online Carer Courses from the…
Free accommodation for unpaid carers through Carefree, but you are responsible for all other costs (transport, food, travel insurance etc.) and there’s a £25 admin fee. Contact Age UK Berkshire for details
If you provide unpaid care for a family member or friend you may be eligible for a carers card. Carers cards help make others aware that somebody is dependent on you. Age Uk Berkshire can also help to create an emergency plan which ensures your…
YPWD hold 6 weekly Carer groups. The aim is to connect Carers from across Berkshire that support a younger person living with dementia. The objective is that this group provides carers with the opportunity to build a support network, share information, ideas and experiences. There…
Are you, or is someone you know, providing much-needed unpaid care for a loved one? We are a partnership of four commissioned local charities: Reading Mencap, Age UK Reading, Age UK Berkshire and CommuniCare. Between us we offer information, advice, and support to people throughout…
Carers UK has launched a free to use interactive e-learning programme, Learning for Living. The tool helps carers develop an understanding of the skills and knowledge they apply on a day-to-day basis in their caring role, and how to transfer these skills to the workplace Information…
There are a number of organisations that provide a wide range of information, advice and guidance to support you in your role as a carer. Some of these are shown on West Berkshire Council's webpage, but there are many more which can be found in West Berkshire Council's…
For support and an understanding ear as to the challenges being faced follow the group on their closed Facebook page 'Newbury MS Carers Support Group'.
The Carer’s Trust https://carers.org/grants-and-discounts/introduction helps carers to find charities that will make carer’s grants. See their website for who would be eligible and how to apply. Information from the Carers Trust website
The CEA Card allows you to obtain ONE free ticket for the person who is accompanying you to enable you to visit the cinema, by providing the assistance you require as a result of your disability, provided you purchase an applicable full price ticket for…
We offer free, confidential, impartial and independent advice. We help people with debt, benefits, housing, employment, relationship issues, consumer issues and more. We have a Carers Team who help carers and people with long-term health problems and disabilities, such as by completing disability benefit forms.…
Is a male 25-bedded hospital set within a peaceful environment on the edge of Newbury. The unit offers inpatient rehabilitation to West Berkshire patients who require mental health rehabilitation to support them in increasing their recovery pathway and independence.
A volunteer led charity offering free information, advice and support. Weekly and monthly outreach advice sessions are run in other areas across Reading. Housing AdviceEmployment AdviceLocal Community InformationDivorce & Separation SupportPro-Bono Legal ClinicForm FillingBenefits CheckingAgencies ReferralCarers information
Still part of NRS Healthcare - Healthcare Pro is an online service. Home Living Consultation Service Help keep your loved one in their own home, for longer If your loved one is starting to struggle at home, it can be tough to know what to…
Fair Close Centre Dementia Café is currently held on every 1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month between 10.30am – 11.45am. Initially launched as a partnership with Age UK Berkshire, Dementia-Friendly West Berkshire, and Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, Dementia Café now has a dedicated Dementia-qualified Café…
Our dementia support workers offer information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future.They offer information to people who are worried about their memory and ongoing support to people affected by dementia face to face, over…
We are an advisory service offered to individuals affected by Young Onset Dementia, their carers, family and friends How do we help? If you're under the age of 70, living with or caring for someone diagnosed with young on-set dementia (YOD) we can provide support…