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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…
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 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
Christians Against Poverty Life Skills programme is a course run by a friendly team of people to enable individuals to gain skills and confidence to lift the pressure of low income life. If you want to stay on top of your household bills, see your…
Highly experienced, BABCP fully accredited CBT therapist and integrative psychologist working with depression, all types of anxiety, OCD, trauma/PTSD, complex trauma, emotion regulation difficulties (BPD), substance misuse, trichotillomania and other bodily focused repetitive behaviours. Experienced in working with people from all backgrounds and ethnicities including…
Services we provide: Communication Support Assistants Deafblind Communicator Guide BSL/English Interpreter Support for Deaf and Deafblind children and adults in the community
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…
Visit the West Berkshire Council Cost of Living Support page for information to help with finances, food costs, families, money saving tips, health & wellbeing, and a how you can help people in need if you are able to. Warm community welcome spaces for people to…
Many people will experience the death of a parent, sibling, baby, child, friend or partner at some point in their life. Some deaths can be timely, others sudden; death may follow an illness which is either unexpected or terminal; a result of a tragic car…
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
Fair Close Centre Dementia Café is currently held on every 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month between 10.30am – 11.45am. Initially launched as a partnership with Age UK Berkshire, Dementia-Friendly West Berkshire, and Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, Dementia Café now has a dedicated Dementia-qualified Café…
Our dementia support workers offer information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future.They offer information to people who are worried about their memory and ongoing support to people affected by dementia face to face, over…
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…
It is easy to feel overwhelmed and neglect yourself when you are looking after someone with dementia. But caring for yourself is absolutely necessary, for two reasons: You will care better if you take time to recharge your batteries and build your resilience. You are…
Really useful website with lots of information and advice supporting all people affected by dementia and their carers across West Berkshire. A group of individuals and organisations that are committed to making West Berkshire friendly to support people with dementia and their carers.
A website for younger people with dementia (people of working age) within Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire. The Admiral Nurse will provide a robust nursing assessment and work to address the needs of the carer; this can be through providing emotional and/or practical support. Intervention can…
Admiral Nursing DIRECT is the Dementia UK national helpline and email service, provided by experienced Admiral Nurses and is for family and professional carers, people with dementia and those worried about their memory. It gives practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by dementia.
Most dentists will treat people with special needs in their surgery. However, some people may not be able to get to their dental surgery because of a disability or medical condition. In this case, the dentist should refer the patient to a more specialised dental service.…
A service for people who were diagnosed with a dementia under the age of 65 and who live in the Berkshire area. Younger People with Dementia CIO was set up in 2012 to fill a gap in provision for those with young onset dementia and…