At a certain age – it varies depending on where you live - young people getting help from Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) must move onto Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS). This is called transition and is a big change. At YoungMinds find answers…
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Age UK Reading is offering new, therapeutic group for people living with dementia, and their carers. NSH approved Maintenance of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) Programme Three hour sessions to offer respite for carers/family responsible for the individual. Focused on fun and stimulating activities A light…
For anyone affected by dementia. Ask for advice, share information, join in discussions and feel supported. A lot of valuable information is available.
Could you be a dementia friend/champion? A Dementia Friend is somebody that learns about dementia so they can help their community. If you are an individual and interested in improving your awareness of dementia, you should contact the Dementia Friends team first. You should also contact the…
Autism Berkshire provides the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service to help adults aged 18+ in the county who have an autism diagnosis, or who are waiting for assessment. The aim of the service, which is funded by the NHS, is to provide advice and support to autistic…
Information and support to live independently and safely. Berkshire Vision provide vital practical and emotional support to visually impaired people and their families. The range of services include: Sight Loss Support Officers Telephone Befriending Tech support Employability Children, young people and families activities programme Social activities 18-35…
A step by step approach to help you live with and beyond cancer by providing you with a low intensity exercise opportunity to enhance your recovery. This group exercise class provides a supportive, social and safe environment to increase physical activity levels. These classes can…
A step by step approach to help you live with and beyond cancer by providing a low intensity exercise opportunity to enhance your recovery. These group exercise classes provide a social, safe and supportive environment to increase physical activity levels. This class can be accessed…
The direction the group takes will very much depend on what participants feel they need. Open to both carers and patients.
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…
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'.
Christians Against Poverty Life Skills programme is a course run by a friendly team of people to enable individuals to gain skills and confidence to lift the pressure of low income life. If you want to stay on top of your household bills, see your…
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…
A website for younger people with dementia (people of working age) within Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire. The Admiral Nurse will provide a robust nursing assessment and work to address the needs of the carer; this can be through providing emotional and/or practical support. Intervention can…
A service for people who were diagnosed with a dementia under the age of 65 and who live in the Berkshire area. Younger People with Dementia CIO was set up in 2012 to fill a gap in provision for those with young onset dementia and…
Read useful guidance and advice to help you prepare for an assessment. There is further advice and support with tips to boost mental health Whatever you need to know about coping with stress, anxiety or depression, or just the normal emotional ups and downs of life.
St. Michael's Hospice provides specialist palliative care in North Hampshire for patients with a life-limiting illness. The majority of patients who are referred to St. Michael’s are suffering with cancer-related conditions, but care is also provided for those with other chronic life-limiting illnesses.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, you’re not alone. Find out what to expect, get information, practical advice and support, hear from experts and read about other people’s experiences. Local Macmillan groups in West Berkshire include: Newbury Breast Care Support…
Having access to good quality information is vital. The Macular Disease Society produces leaflets on all aspects of life with macular disease. Local groups may: have regular meetings invite guest speakers to meetings run social events arrange outings and holidays fundraise help to raise awareness of MD…