Supporting People Experiencing Mental Distress Helping to support people who are experiencing mental health problems Mental illness is a term which describes a number of conditions of the mind that can impact on the health and wellbeing of an individual. Many of these conditions can…

The Lions Message In a Bottle scheme is a simple idea designed to encourage people to keep their personal and medical details on a standard form and in a common location - the fridge. The bottle is kept in the fridge, where the emergency services…

If you need legal advice, you can speak to Mind about: mental health mental capacity community care human rights and discrimination/equality related to mental health issues Call the Mind Legal Advice service on 0300 466 6463 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges…

Home Eye Testing - Using the latest portable diagnostic equipment we are able to bring the modern consulting room to the comfort of your home.  To be responsive to the optical health needs of those patients and clients who are unable to access High Street…

MND Connect is an information and support service for people living with MND, people affected by MND, carers and health and social care professionals. Whether you need to find out how to access services and information, or just want someone to listen, the team is there…

The Newbury & District group has MS Support Volunteers who are trained to confidentially offer emotional support, provide information, and help to access specialist services.

A centre of excellence for the provision of therapies, information and practical and emotional support for people with multiple sclerosis, their carers and families in Berkshire and surrounding area. Offering physical therapies in a comfortable and friendly environment to aid symptom management, promoting and enabling independence to improve well being and…

The National Aids Trust is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with HIV by influencing the laws and policies – on areas such as health, benefits, and rights – which affect people with HIV. Many useful online guides for people living with HIV on areas…

Help and support service for individuals with Autism, including Aspergers Syndrome, and their families and carers in West Berkshire.

A wide range of services offered to people who are concerned about osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose their strength and are more likely to break, usually following a minor bump or fall. The bones most commonly broken as a result of osteoporosis…

The group has a programme of speakers and drop in sessions at these meetings and also have a Breast Cancer Care Support volunteer available, plus partner support and a lady who has the BRCA2 gene. Services provided include: Relative support, befriending, bereavement support, cancer information materials,…

Supporting local people and their families dealing with cancer and other life limiting illnesses.    Volunteer drivers will take you to any hospital for your treatment or Consultants appointment. A family member or friend can also accompany you to your appointment. Newbury Cancer care do…

Speakability Self-Help Groups are run by and for people with Aphasia - language-loss following stroke, head injury or other neurological condition. 

NHS England leads the National Health Service (NHS) in England, find out more about what they do.

Nutritionist Resource believe that healthy eating could hold the key to a long and healthy life. Information offered about the areas in which nutrition might help, articles written by nutritionists, and the latest industry news. To ensure the professionalism of the website, all listed nutritionists have…

Volunteer led group whose aims are to combat isolation, loneliness and improve mental wellbeing by: Signposting people to help and support Providing safe welcoming social groups to help people build their confidence Encouraging people to help each other and join in activities Providing a variety…

01344 786543       FAX 01344 786535 Email:  edt@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Use a different number for people experiencing mental distress Help and support for people with mental health problems.

Would you like to receive confidential emotional support from another parent? Parent to Parent (P2P) is a UK-wide confidential telephone service providing emotional support to parents and carers of children or adults with autism. The service is provided by trained parent volunteers who are all…

Offering information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. Newbury Parkinsons organise regular events and social activities. Join the group - and meet other people affected by Parkinson's in your area. Through membership of the Branch you can access a range of subsidised activities and…