Articles on Adults & Carers Support Services (114)

  1. The Reader

    The Reader The Reader is a charity that uses the power of literature and reading aloud to transform lives. Our volunteers and staff bring people together to read great stories and poems - creating powerful moments of connection. We call this Shared Reading. In a…
  2. Services for Disabled People

    Please click on the link below to view information aimed at supporting disabled people in Reading, including: Blue badges Council tax discounts Disabled Facilities Grant and much more Services for disabled people Additional information can also be found on this website.
  3. Local partnerships to support Reading residents

    Following the successful procurement of services through the Closing The Gap procurement process, please see below the new providers and the services they are commissioned to deliver. Since November 2022, 13 new contracts have been commissioned across 3 specific categories. The categories are: Category 1:…
  4. Community Wellbeing Newsletter - Latest Updates April 2024

    Community Wellness Outreach The Reading Community Wellbeing Outreach (CWO) partnership project will run in Reading to the end of June 2025. The partnership is funded by the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to pilot outreach activities to reduce health inequalities for our most vulnerable communities. The…
  5. Prostate Cancer - information page

    Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men in the UK – around 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lifetime. We want to raise awareness of the symptoms of prostate cancer and the importance…
  6. Emergency Plan and Reading Carers Card

    You may be eligible for a carers card and emergency plan The Carers Card and Emergency Plan help make others aware that somebody is dependent on you. Having a carers card and emergency plan can be useful if you need support or assistance when you’re…
  7. Advocacy for vulnerable adults

    Independent Advocacy If someone has substantial difficulty in taking part in an assessment, and has no one suitable to support them, social services can find them an independent advocate. An advocate is someone who can support the person to understand the process, make choices and…
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