Alana House is an award winning innovative women's community project run by Parents and Children Together (PACT) charity that uses a holistic approach to support vulnerable women with complex needs, including ex offenders and those at risk of offending. Alana House won the Howard league for…
Helpline (0808 801 0882) is open between 9am and 5pm on weekdays, and 24-hour help is also available in emergencies using the same number. The helpline is open to both survivors and professionals and provides callers with an opportunity to talk about their options and self…
We are a community organisation, creating connections and supporting ethnically diverse communities in West Berkshire, through culture awareness, health, education & community cohesion.
Support for victims of domestic abuse. Refuge, resettlement, outreach and helpline offered. The West Berkshire Domestic Abuse Service provides the following services for women and men who are experiencing domestic abuse: Refuge placements Outreach one to one support (women and men) Independent Domestic Violence Advisor…
Educafe provides safe places to meet, eat and learn and provides a community cafe at Newbury Library with free tea and cake for all. Educafe is the official home of DECSA (Diverse Ethnic Communities Support Agency, West Berkshire). We are currently addressing the need for…
The emergencySMS service lets deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people in the UK send an SMS text message to the UK 999 service where it will be passed to the police, ambulance, fire rescue, or coastguard. The service is for people who cannot make…
Advice from experts explaining more about how to manage and improve your wellbeing. Practical tips and the opportunity to develop a personalised action plan.
Rogue traders and scams Sometimes, particularly as we get older, we don't feel secure in our own homes. The news often details cases of rogue traders who try to 'rip you off', intimidate or mislead you to make you buy things you don't want or need. If…
Providing free legal advice from family law solicitors. Focussing on empowerment, protection and choice and operating across Thames Valley in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Flag DV will only offer telephone advice appointments until further notice. Flag DV continue to offer an interpreter service to non-English speaking…
SupportLine is a helpline for any individual of any age, who know they need help but don't know where to find it. Support provided by phone, email and post. Support workers are fully trained to support each young person in their unique situation, and help them…
Practical hands on support as well as expert advice to those suffering with varying levels of Hoarding Disorder, ranging from the chronically disorganised to an extreme hoarder. Individuals and their families are supported throughout the process which helps them to reconnect with each other as…
What is the Herbert Protocol? It consists of a form that contains vital information about a person with Dementia that can be passed to the police and Search and Rescue if that person is reported missing. A recent photograph of the person should also be…
Big meetings are held for adults with learning disabilities, carers, parents, adult social care, service providers and community support groups. LDPBs: Bring people together to talk about important issues for people with learning disabilities, and their family, friends and carers Make sure people who…
Loose Ends Newbury is a drop-centre in Newbury serving food to the homeless and vulnerable. The preparation and serving of healthy, hot meals is the group's main function but food parcels, toiletries and clean clothes are also offered to all those in need. The volunteers…
Domestic violence affects men too - Talk it over! The Men's Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic violence and abuse offering emotional support, practical advice and information on a wide range of services. Calls welcomed from all men - in heterosexual…
If you have immediate concerns about a child's or adult's safety, please contact the police:For emergencies, call 999.For non-emergencies, call 101.The police are the only agency that are able to act immediately to ensure a person is safe and protected from harm. West Berkshire Council social care is open from 08:30-1700…
Trust House Reading provides free and confidential specialist sexual violence support services to men, women and children living in Berkshire. This support is available to survivors of historical or recent experiences of rape and sexual abuse and supporters of survivors including friends or family. Support services…