SWAN's (South West Advocacy Network) West Berkshire Advocacy Service for adults includes: Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, including Safeguarding Advocacy and Relevant Persons Representative Independent Mental Health Advocacy Independent Care Act Advocacy
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Independent Health Complaints Advocacy and Healthwatch in West Berkshire is provided by The Advocacy People. Learning Disability Partnership Boards (LDPBs) for people with learning disabilities are made up of people with learning disabilities, parent/family carers, support staff, people who supply and buy services, people from health…
The family advisory service provides support and advice to individuals with a learning disability and their families. This can be in the following ways: Offering information, advice, guidance, benefits support, helping to fill in forms, support at meetings / appointments and advocacy. The family advisory…
Services provided: Advocacy Outreach services available (you will need to check if this can be provided in your area) Interpreting services Online psychological therapy service in BSL Support to victims of Domestic abuse Social Care Information taken from Signhealth website
Big meetings are held for adults with learning disabilities, carers, parents, adult social care, service providers and community support groups. LDPBs: Bring people together to talk about important issues for people with learning disabilities, and their family, friends and carers Make sure people who…
Torch is run by volunteers from local churches to provide a helping hand to those who otherwise cannot get help and tend to fall through the gaps of existing support or provision. We offer a wide range of free personal and practical help as well…
Providing information and advice, advocacy and communication services. Visit the website for full listing of all services provided and select your preferred means of contact.
Advocacy & Capacity-Building For Individuals & Families Stepping Forward currently supports individuals and families who are struggling to access services and support. Our advocacy work has succeeded in securing: Essential equipment for home and school Appropriate educational provision Personal grants With a grant from Awards…
PANS (paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric syndrome) and PANDAS (paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with strep) are devastating neuropsychiatric conditions that are currently poorly recognised, diagnosed and supported both medically and in schools. One estimate suggests that up to 1 in 200 children suffer from this condition. Resources for parents including diagnostic criteria and details of local…
Eight Bells is a friendly, member-led, voluntary group, that provides friendship, support and a listening ear to people experiencing mental health issues in Newbury, Thatcham and surrounding areas. We support and empower members to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Our members are at the heart…
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…
Services we provide: Communication Support Assistants Deafblind Communicator Guide BSL/English Interpreter Support for Deaf and Deafblind children and adults in the community