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Whilst physical services are restricted, Sense Connect are offering online services to tackle loneliness and isolation.  The Sense Connect services are all funded by the Government Loneliness Fund and are free of charge.  If you have any questions at all about Sense Connect – please…

Support for those, of any age, with significant or clinically diagnosed sight and/or hearing loss. Our Sensory Needs Team can carry out an assessment of needs based on your individual sight and/or hearing loss. Some of the support and help which might be available following your assessment…

Shopmobility is a rapidly growing network of locally based wheelchair and scooter loan centres. It provides a service for people who have permanent or temporary mobility difficulties. It can be used for shopping trips as well as business and leisure visits to town centres. Shopmobility…

CHECK WEBSITES FOR CURRENT INFORMATION Aldi Stores opening for key workers in NHS, Police or Fire service 30 mins before standard opening times on Sundays. London Road, Newbury Opening times: Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 10.00pm and Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm Bath Road, Reading  Opening times:Monday…

This new initiative has been created with the support of the National Autistic Society. Many people who are autistic or those with autistic children can find shopping in a supermarket an anxious experience. During Quieter Hours, stores will: Dim the lights Turn music and radio…

Volunteer drivers, using their own cars, will transport anyone who needs to keep medical/health appointments or has a need where no other suitable transport is available. Fortnightly door-to-door shopping trips to Newbury and monthly trips to Hungerford and Marlborough.

Side by Side is a service that helps people with dementia to keep doing the things they love. The service helps people get out and about with the support of a volunteer doing an activity of their choice. This might be anything from joining a local club,…

Free Directory Enquires If you are having difficulties accessing the telephone directory, you can apply to sign up to the free BT Directory Enquiry service.  Once you have joined the service, all you do is call 195 and you can speak to an operator who…

The Silver Line Helpline provides three functions to support older people: a sign-posting service to link them into the many, varied services that exist around the country; a befriending service to combat loneliness; and a means of empowering those who may be suffering abuse and…

Social Prescribers can help you: Improve your general health and wellbeing Reduce feelings of isolation Discover local self-help groups, clubs and befriending agencies Volunteer your own time and experiences Find bereavement support Access social groups and parenting classes Explore support for housing, employment, benefits, debt &…

Working with both the Serving and ex-Service communities they make a real difference to people’s lives.  SSAFA services reflect the financial, practical and emotional issues people face today and they are freely available to virtually everybody with a Service connection.

Find out more about the range of stairlift solutions, which one will best suit your individual needs, and an idea of what to expect from a home visit in the guide to buying stairlifts.

BMS endeavour to understand each individual's situation and personal requirements and to offer the best available solutions at the most affordable prices. A fully dedicated in-house team of advisors and engineers will help guide you through this process right through to installation and handover of your…

To choose the right stairlift, look at your personal circumstances and consider which product features would benefit you the most. To help you assess your situation, an experienced stairlift sales-person will talk you through the available options and inform you about which type of stairlift…

Many years experience in manufacture, supply, installation and maintenance of all types of lifts specifically designed to improve access in the home.  Free home consultations to ensure you are provided with the best equipment for your needs.

Community based falls prevention exercise classes for older people who have fallen or who are at risk of falling. Steady Steps will help improve confidence, balance, co-ordination and strength and aims to decrease the incidence of falling. It is also a great way to make…

Community based falls prevention exercise classes for older people who have fallen or who are at risk of falling. Steady Steps will help improve confidence, balance, co-ordination and strength and aims to decrease the incidence of falling. It is also a great way to make…

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…

Grants and other support to farming people, emergency grants offered in times of crisis. Debt advice, grants for lifeline alarms, help with equipment if you have a disability. Visit the website for further information.  

West Berkshire Council work with people with dementia and older people with other mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, to support them with their care needs. Our aim is to keep people at home for as long as possible and to maintain their…