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We are a self-help group offering support for managers and professionals who are unemployed and needing to improve their job seeking skills. In normal times we meet most Wednesday afternoons at Broadway House near the clock tower. Go to our website (www.careerswestberks.org.uk) for details of our…
You could be entitled to Carer's allowance if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits. It can affect other benefits you or the person you care for are receiving. You do not have to be related to, or…
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…
A carer's assessment involves a discussion between the carer and a care worker from the Council's Adult Social Care Locality team. You have the right to have your own needs assessed, even if the person you care for has refused support services or an assessment of…
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
Monday and Friday sessions will be held at Nevil Court, The Moors, Thatcham RG19 3PQ. The Wednesday session is at Alice Bye Court. Carnation Day Care for the elderly in West Berkshire, over 55+ with alzheimer's and dementia. Offering: A variety of activities and entertainment Free Trial Visit…
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.…
2 homes run by St. Anne's Opportunity Centre Limited Chaffinches Thatcham RG19 3TE Tel 01635 874836 Email: jaana.stannes@btconnect.comand Kestrels Newbury RG14 5TA Tel 01635 40862 Email: joy.stannes@btconnect.com
Gentle exercise, enjoyed in our lounge area at the Centre in partnership with Get Berkshire Active. Why not stay for a coffee and perhaps lunch afterwards.
Working with all the major energy companies and many more charities - find support for individuals and families facing hardship via the Let's Talk section. Information obtained from the Charis Grants website