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The Autism Advisory Service supports Local Authority mainstream schools and academies in managing the learning, behaviour and social skills needs of pupils on the Autistic Spectrum. The  work may include:  Providing support and guidance for staff working with pupils with Autism Providing training and development…

West Berkshire Card The leisure centre discount card for residents of West Berkshire The West Berkshire Card is a great, free way to gain discounts on: activities in the council's sports and leisure centres If you're over 60 years old, have a disability or are on…

Short Breaks Services Statement West Berkshire Council 2017 Short Breaks provide disabled children and young people with an opportunity to spend time away from their parents, socialising, gaining independence and having fun. They provide families with a ‘break’ from their caring responsibilities; they give parents…

A weekly group that meet with their peer group and friends that is set up to equip people with a learning disability with social and life skills promoting social inclusion, equality and understanding between those with a learning disability and the public.  Our aim is…

Gateway is the leisure arm of West Berkshire Mencap.  Gateway clubs help people with a learning disability take part in leisure, social and creative activities in the community, and provide opportunities for personal development.   Gateway Club in West Berkshire meets weekly at the Mencap Centre…

Cookery Club - Teaches people independence in the kitchen, and how to prepare healthy meals; through positive learning, making choices, planning, managing a budget and through learning practical and simple cooking skills.

Fun club offers a mixture of educational, sport and leisure activities for its participants.  This is combined with the opportunity to socially interact, encourages individuals to develop their communication skills in a relaxed fun environment.

The activity enables its users to express themselves, work as a team and provides a satisfaction and confidence boost gained from a public performance.  The groups provide entertainment for an audience producing an average of three high standard shows each year.

The Mulberry Garden is a therapeutic garden skills project for Adults with Learning Disabilities based at The Mencap Centre, Enborne Gate. The Mulberry Garden provides real work for its trainees with a customer base that is well established, providing such services as spring, summer and…

The family advisory service provides support and advice to individuals with a learning disability and their families. This can be in the following ways: Offering information, advice, guidance, benefits work, helping to fill in forms, support at meetings / appointments and advocacy. The family advisory…