Gateway is the leisure arm of West Berkshire Mencap. Gateway clubs help people with a learning disability take part in leisure, social and creative activities in the community, and provide opportunities for personal development. Gateway Club in West Berkshire meets weekly at the Mencap Centre…
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Cookery Club - Teaches people independence in the kitchen, and how to prepare healthy meals; through positive learning, making choices, planning, managing a budget and through learning practical and simple cooking skills.
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Sales, hire and repairs of mobility scooters, wheelchairs and riser chairs for Newbury, Reading, Slough, Maidenhead and Windsor.
In general, wheelchair services are available to people of all ages who have a long-term need for mobility help. However, the specific criteria for whether you're eligible are decided locally and will vary depending on where you live. Before you can be offered a wheelchair,…
Mobility Your Way for wheelchairs, both self-propelled and attendant wheelchairs, both chairs fold up so that they can be transported in a car,foot rests are included in the hire. Also daily living aids and equipment available from shop.
Wheelchair repair, maintenance, servicing and clinical assessment services. The approved repairer services for West Berkshire are managed from the Hertfordshire Wheelchair Service centre. To arrange a repair during normal working hours, please call 0333 234 0303. The emergency/out of hours service can be contacted on the same number, where…
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