It is easy to feel overwhelmed and neglect yourself when you are looking after someone with dementia. But caring for yourself is absolutely necessary, for two reasons: You will care better if you take time to recharge your batteries and build your resilience. You are…
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A 20 minute act of informal Christian worship for people living with dementia and their carers. Wherever you are on your dementia journey we welcome you. Traditional hymns, a Bible reading, prayer and a Thought for the Day Followed by drinks and biscuits.
In a cosy cinema for anyone who might benefit from a more relaxed environment. These screenings are designed to meet the needs of people living with dementia along with their families and carers. With lights left on low and the sound reduced, there is also a…
Really useful website with lots of information and advice supporting all people affected by dementia and their carers across West Berkshire. A group of individuals and organisations that are committed to making West Berkshire friendly to support people with dementia and their carers.
A website for younger people with dementia (people of working age) within Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire. The Admiral Nurse will provide a robust nursing assessment and work to address the needs of the carer; this can be through providing emotional and/or practical support. Intervention can…
Admiral Nursing DIRECT is the Dementia UK national helpline and email service, provided by experienced Admiral Nurses and is for family and professional carers, people with dementia and those worried about their memory. It gives practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by dementia.
Do you live with dementia or care for someone who does? Looking for a dementia-friendly activity? Come along to our Dementia Walks and Coffee across West Berkshire! How to join To book your place or find out about upcoming dates, please email dfwberkshire@AgeUKBerkshire.org.uk. Alternatively, call us…
Denefield is an 11-18 academy in West Berkshire which sits on the outskirts of Reading. The school provides education for the children and young people of both Reading and West Berkshire Local Authorities. At Denefield, every member of our staff is fully committed to serving…
Childminder
My Childminding services are run from my family home in Tilehurst. Children have a playroom/dining room, a quiet room where they can rest or play quieter activitie, read or do homework ......There is a wide range activities which gives me an opportunity to plan activities…
Most dentists will treat people with special needs in their surgery. However, some people may not be able to get to their dental surgery because of a disability or medical condition. In this case, the dentist should refer the patient to a more specialised dental service.…
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Derwen College delivers exceptional programmes and a rich learning environment for young people, aged from 16 to 25 years, with special educational needs and disabilities, including: Learning and physical disabilities Autism Spectrum Disorder Behaviours of concern PMLD Our main campus is in Gobowen,…
We care for, connect with and campaign on behalf of all people affected by and at risk of diabetes, reaching people with diabetes in local communities across the UK. We are a growing community with more than 300,000 supporters nationwide – including people with diabetes, their friends…
Childminder
My name is Diana and I live in Theale with my partner and 2 children in a 4 bed detached home. I provide a home from home setting with regular visits to local parks and library sessions. I have been childminding for 21 years and am graded…
I believe that health and wellbeing play a vital role in people’s lives, therefore I have always admired people that work in the health industry. Growing up as the child of a nurse, I truly have a high regard for the people that help make…
In 1976, armed with a single phone in a rented office, Dimensions began supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs out of institutions, helping them lead ordinary lives in their local communities. Forty years on, our work is fundamentally unchanged: we support people…
We offer support for outreach, supported living and group living services, as well as short breaks and respite care. In Baerkshire, we provide everything from 2 to 37 hours’ support weekly. We provide practical help as well as emotional support.
Looking for autism friendly things to do? Dimensions UK work with cinemas, libraries, museums and Belong by GAME Arenas. Each venue’s autism friendly training is tailored to their environment and guests. Adjustments include reduced sensory stimulation, increased signage and autism training for staff. Our training…
Pre-School Playgroup
Dingley's Promise centre provides a place where children from birth to five with additional needs and disabilities can develop skills through play under the supervision of qualified staff. Parents and carers can also utilise our Family Support service who do not attend the centre as…
What are Direct Payments?Direct Payments are a way of arranging social care services for disabled children and young people and their families. A person with parental responsibility for a disabled child is given money to pay for the service instead of the local authority arranging…