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The Chapel Row Community Service Group is a group of volunteers set up to help the elderly, the lonely and those in need, by such means as: Transport for those unable to use public transport to and from the dentist, chiropodist and optician, etc; hospital…

Parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties who travel either as drivers or as passengers.  Blue Badges allow the holder concessions when parking.They're issued to individual applicants (you do not need to own a car) and organisations that transport disabled people.

The Bruce Branch of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust is a registered charity providing specially-designed, purpose-built, wide-beam canal boats, for hire for self-catering, self-steer holidays by disabled, disadvantaged or elderly people along with their family, friends or carers. Each boat has the highest quality…

Information about concessionary fares for eligible residents in West Berkshire: How to apply for an older person's bus pass and information regarding a disabled person's concessionary travel.

The Lions Club of Newbury hire a caravan at a holiday site on the South Coast.  Each year, needy families are provided with a much needed holiday.  Free transport to and from the site is provided by Lion members, all site fees are paid and some…

Are you, or is someone you know, providing much-needed unpaid care for a loved one? Reading and West Berkshire Carers Hub Service is a confidential support service available for carers of all ages, The Carers Hub can offer: Information, Advice and Guidance Signposting to specialist…

The CEA Card allows you to obtain ONE free ticket for the person who is accompanying you to enable you to visit the cinema, by providing the assistance you require as a result of your disability, provided you purchase an applicable full price ticket for…

View all the schemes available in West Berkshire on the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire website.

Individual support for clients suffering from Dementia or Memory Loss, offering some respite to carers.

For people with dementia to use and carry with them, to make it easier to get help or assistance when they’re out in the community.  Visit the website to choose the free card which best suits your needs. Further excellent useful information available on the…

ABLEize is a non profit disability run website established to offer the UK’s largest collection of disability and special needs resources to ensure disabled people, their carer’s and family have access to contacts and online information.  Every subject is covered from access needs, disability sports,…

Search hotels, restaurants, bars, leisure facilities, cinemas & theatres, visitor attractions. Are accessible venues easy to find? Euan's Guide features disabled access reviews from disabled people and their friends and families. Help other people by adding your reviews if accessible venues are easy to find.…

Specially selected dogs are trained to assist people with disabilities to carry out tasks they find difficult to do by themselves. The dogs are trained to suit the individual needs of the person, giving independence and companionship. Assistance dogs can be trained to work for…

Sales of mobility scooters, adjustable beds, rise and recline chairs, walking aids, stairlifts and daily living aids. Servicing of mobility scooters also carried out. Please make contact for a free, no obligation, demonstration in the comfort of your own home.

Some of the things the organisation may be able to help with: Domestic bills and domestic goods Counselling and support service Travel costs Further education and training Grants for Holidays or short term breaks Information and support for patients, families and carers

Offering a range of services, support and activities for all ages and providing valuable advice for parents and other carers. 

A hearing dog changes a deaf person’s life on many levels. Deafness can be a very isolating and lonely disability; a hearing dog can offer increased independence, greater confidence, companionship and a feeling of security. A hearing dog and their deaf recipient need to be…

Living with Hidden Disabilities can make daily life more demanding for many people, but it can be difficult for others to recognise, acknowledge or understand the challenges faced. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard allows everyone with Hidden Disabilities to choose to be subtly visible when they…