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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
Offering emergency respite care e.g. if someone has a hospital appointment or wishes to go shopping or any other situtaion where the cared for cannot go with them. Care could be within the hours of 9.00am to 3.00pm but these could be altered if advanced notice is given.…
The Children with Disabilities Team (CWDT) is a statutory service who work specifically with children and young people, who are aged 0 to 18, with significant special needs and/or disabilities, as defined in the Children Act 1989
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.…
If you are 18 or older, a carer for a loved one, need a bit of a mental health pick me up, or maybe you're just lonely and need something to get you out of the house and meeting new people. This could be just…
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
A great way for people to get the food they need at a very reasonable price. The larders are open one afternoon a week, and members can come in and choose items like tins, packets and supermarket surplus products, as well as a selection of…
We are a community organisation, creating connections and supporting ethnically diverse communities in West Berkshire, through culture awareness, health, education & community cohesion.
Are you concerned about a child's welfare living within West Berkshire. If so then please report to the Contact Advice and Assessment Service.
Providing care for elderly residents who can no longer live independently at home or who choose not to live alone, but do not need nursing care. Also able to offer short term holiday and respite care.