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CQC monitor, inspect and regulate services to make sure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety and publish their findings, including performance ratings to help people choose care.   Report a concern if you are a member of the public. If you have concerns…

We are a self-help group offering support for managers and professionals who are unemployed and needing to improve their job seeking skills. In normal times we meet most Wednesday afternoons at Broadway House near the clock tower. However, due to few active job seekers at the…

You could be entitled to Carer's allowance if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.  It can affect other benefits you or the person you care for are receiving.  You do not have to be related to, or…

Wide range of disability-related financial support, including benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions.

West Berkshire Council can sometimes offer training to help you in your caring role, such as moving and positioning and back care.  These courses are often free of charge. 01635 519700 NHS  - Moving and handling advice and video. Carers UK offer e-learning training courses Online…

A carer's assessment involves a discussion between the carer and a care worker from the Council's Adult Social Care Locality team. You have the right to have your own needs assessed, even if the person you care for has refused support services or an assessment of…

Free accommodation for unpaid carers through Carefree, but you are responsible for all other costs (transport, food, travel insurance etc.) and there’s a £25 admin fee. Contact Age UK Berkshire for details

If you provide unpaid care for a family member or friend you may be eligible for a carers card.  Carers cards help make others aware that somebody is dependent on you. Age Uk Berkshire can also help to create an emergency plan which ensures your…

YPWD hold 6 weekly Carer groups.  The aim is to connect Carers from across Berkshire that support a younger person living with dementia.  The objective is that this group provides carers with the opportunity to build a support network, share information, ideas and experiences.    There…

Are you, or is someone you know, providing much-needed unpaid care for a loved one? We are a partnership of four commissioned local charities: Reading Mencap, Age UK Reading, Age UK Berkshire and CommuniCare. Between us we offer information, advice, and support to people throughout…

Spend some precious time in the garden, try your hand at some potting or just come along and be in the peaceful surroundings and have a cuppa and a chat. Bring your loved ones and some refreshments if you like - it is a laid…

Carers UK has launched a free to use interactive e-learning programme, Learning for Living. The tool helps carers develop an understanding of the skills and knowledge they apply on a day-to-day basis in their caring role, and how to transfer these skills to the workplace.

There are a number of organisations that provide a wide range of information, advice and guidance to support you in your role as a carer. Some of these are shown on West Berkshire Council's webpage, but there are many more which can be found in West Berkshire Council's…

For support and an understanding ear as to the challenges being faced follow the group on their closed Facebook page 'Newbury MS Carers Support Group'.

Come along to our carers support group to connect with other carers.  To attend please call 01635 897884 or email vicki.lambourne@careuk.com

The Carer’s Trust https://carers.org/grants-and-discounts/introduction helps carers to find charities that will make carer’s grants. (the following is taken from the Carer’s Trust website) If you are a carer you may be able to receive a Carers Fund grant as part of a package of support from your local Carers…

Monday and Friday sessions will be held at Nevil Court, The Moors, Thatcham RG19 3PQ.  The Wednesday session is at Alice Bye Court. Carnation Day Care for the elderly in West Berkshire, over 55+ with alzheimer's and dementia.  Offering: A variety of activities and entertainment Free Trial Visit…

Offering emergency respite care e.g. if someone has a hospital appointment or wishes to go shopping or any other situtaion where the cared for cannot go with them.  Care could be within the hours of 9.00am to 3.00pm but these could be altered if advanced notice is given.…

I run my own childminding service from my home (little learners childminding service)