COVID-19 RESPONSE: Team working from home and has established regular times for contact with service users and carers using the telephone, video-calls, emails and instant messaging.    Offering activity packs, online activities, video-based workshops, telephone catch ups Last updated 15/04/2020 A service offering specialist support to the carers and families of younger people living with…

Adopt Thames Valley is a regional adoption agency (RAA) which is a partnership of seven local authorities and three voluntary adoption agencies, working together to recruit and support a range of adoptive families, finding families for children both locally and nationally. Our aim is to…

New Directions Adult College in partnership with Reading Children's Centres will be offering adult learning classes in English, maths and caring for children. Free on-site creche (qualifiying criteria must be met). If you are interested email: reading.childrencentres@brighterfuturesforchildren.org  to find out more and to book a place.…

The Adult Dyslexia Centre aims to help adults with dyslexia achieve their full potential in employment, education and social settings. Also to raise awareness with employers, educators and trainers. Dyslexia assessment for both adults and children, short courses to raise confidence and self-esteem.    Are…

Have you had experience of care and support services? Would you be willing to share your ideas about how to improve things? The Adult Social Care User Panel is for people who have used care services, or come into contact with these services as family…

We provide places to live for people with learning disabilities or mental health problems. We also provide support for people so they can live their lives the way they want. And we give employment advice for people with disabilities who want to get into work.…

People over the age of 19 years now have the chance to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan. To find out more visit the .gov.uk website. You must be 19 or older on the first day of your course. Your course must be: a Level 3, 4,…

An Employment Adviser is at New Directions College every Thursday to provide advice and support with finding and applying for jobs.  Book on line www.adviza.org or call 0118 937 2204

Independent advocacy service to help resolve issues about health and well-being, health services and social care services. We aim to support you to: Be in control of decisions made about you Make your experiences, views, wishes and feelings heard