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Directory resultsLiving well with Autism
Autism in Reading Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how a person communicates with and relates to others, learns, and processes information. It is currently estimated that roughly one in every 100 people has autism. As a spectrum condition, autism affects people in…
Local Offer Feedback & Consultations
Reading's Local Offer will continually grow over time to ensure it provides a genuinely valuable resource for our children, young people and their families. If you have any ideas on how we can together improve and enhance the Local Offer, we’d love to hear from…
NHS Health Services
NHS Choices For information about health conditions, advice about staying well plus signposting to local health services: Visit www.nhs.uk Carers Direct on NHS Choices For information and advice for carers visit www.nhs.uk/carers or call the Carer’s Direct Helpline 0300 123 1053 Your local pharmacy Ask…
NHS Long Term Plan
Here are some additional resources that have been made available following the publication of the NHS Long Term Plan. These include: An easy read version of the Plan, which you can view here. A five minute video explaining provisions for learning disability and autism, featuring…
Nursery Schools & Classes
Nursery School and Classes are open term time only, please see below to find out more. For infor mation on day nurseries visit our advice & guidance page Nurseries . Page reviewed January 2021
Offending Behaviour
The Family Information Service has sourced the following organisations who can offer information and support for families and individuals who are experiencing behaviour issues. Page reviewed March 2021
Parent Carers Needs Assessment & Support
If you are the parent/carer for a disabled child, or you provide unpaid care and/or support to a Reading adult (18 years +), or if you are a young person with caring responsibilities, you may be eligible for support. To find out more, please follow…
Parents useful websites
This page has details of local and national groups that parents may find useful. Page reviewed June 2021
Personal budgets and direct payments - or Adults
If you are not able to fund your own care and support needs, you will need to complete a self assessment form and submit it to the Adult Care team at Reading Borough Council. Find out more about direct payments A Personal Budget can be…
Policies, Pathways & Documents
COVID-19 update This section will provide information on policies (both local and national) pathways and documents which parents, carers, young people and practitioners may find useful.