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There are various types of transport available to Reading residents who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This includes council run services as well as private and voluntary sector organisations. School Transport - Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) The Blue Badge Scheme - Blue Badges…
Transport
There are various types of transport available to Reading residents who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. This includes council run services as well as private and voluntary sector organisations. Services offering transport can be found on the transport search within the Reading Services Guide.…
Tuberculosis Infection - what you need to know
What is Sleeping Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious but treatable disease –TB incidence in Reading has doubled from 20 per 100,000 populations in 1999 to 41.4 per 100,000 in 2013 and has continued to increase. Three-quarters of all cases occur in people born outside of…
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a new single payment for people who are looking for work or on a low income. It replaces means-tested benefits and tax credits for working-age people up to pension credit age. For further information available on the Reading Borough Council's website, please…
Using public transport with a disability
All public transport vehicles have to be "accessible" to avoid causing difficulty for disabled passengers. Public transport vehicles also have to accept guide dogs or assistance dogs. However, if you are using public transport, it’s worth contacting the transport operator before you travel to make…
Vehicle road tax exemption and reduction
If you’re disabled or have a serious long-term condition, you may be exempt from vehicle excise duty (known as road tax or car tax). You’ll qualify for tax exemption if you’re eligible for the higher rate of mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA),…
Vision Impairment - Registering your Sight Loss
Registering as sight impaired Getting in touch with your local council to register as sight impaired, or severely sight impaired, can open up a host of benefits. What is registration? “Registration” simply means being on your local social service’s register of people who are either…
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering opportunities Volunteering is a great way to gain skills, build up confidence, achieve goals and make new friendships. What is a Volunteer? A volunteer is someone who does unpaid work or activities within the community. Why volunteer? Volunteering is a great way to meet new…
West Central Cluster Children Centres
Parents can attend any session anywhere in Reading. Click to view the Children Centre booklet West Central Cluster Children's Centres ~ current activities Last reviewed November 2021
West Cluster Children Centres
Parents can attend any session anywhere in Reading. Click to view the Children Centre booklet West Cluster Children's Centres ~ current activities Last reviewed November 2021