Berkshire Sensory Consortium Service work in partnership with schools and families for children who are deaf, vision and multi-sensory impaired to enable them to have good outcomes and a positive future.
Services we provide: Communication Support Assistants Deafblind Communicator Guide BSL/English Interpreter Support for Deaf and Deafblind children and adults in the community
The Disabled Children's Team (DCT) 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
Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) of up to £30,000 are available for work that's needed to help a disabled person live more independently in their own home. The grants are available to both home owners and private tenants in West Berkshire. You can request an occupational therapist assessment by contacting the Adult Social…
As of the 4th February 2019 Fledglings becomes part of Contact, the charity for families with disabled children. Contact supports families with the best possible guidance and information. We bring families together to support each other and we help families to campaign, volunteer and fundraise…
Our experts can help you to live actively, independently and well with sight loss. Whether you’re asking for yourself, a member of your family, or your child, speak to someone from our friendly team today for more information. Family support Our team is here to…
THIS PROVIDER HAS NOT UPDATED IN OVER A YEAR AND THEREFORE THE INFORMATION IS LIKELY TO BE OUT OF DATE. Newbury Slings is a local babywearing support aimed at supporting local families. Volunteer run and managed by a babywearing Consultant.Babywearing allows a parent or carer…
The national ‘RADAR’ (Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation) scheme requires users to have a special Radar key to gain access to accessible toilets. Locally these are available from Shopmobility, Northbrook Multi-storey car park, Pembroke Rd, Newbury RG14 1AJ. 01635 523854Alternatively they can also be obtained…
Remap makes free bespoke disability equipment for those situations where no commercial aid exists. We work through a nationwide network of dedicated engineers who use their ingenuity and skills to help people with disabilities to achieve much-desired independence in some aspect of their lives, or…
The Stairlift Helper website has lots of useful information to help people who are thinking of getting a stairlift. If you are struggling with your stairs you can read reviews of different stairlift companies and get information on prices you can expect to pay for…
In general, wheelchair services are available to people of all ages who have a long-term need for mobility help. However, the specific criteria for whether you're eligible are decided locally and will vary depending on where you live. Before you can be offered a wheelchair,…
Wizzybug is a fun, innovative powered wheelchair provided FREE of charge to young children in the UK by Designability a charity based in Bath. Wizzybug is designed for physically disabled children. This includes children living with cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida or muscular…