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Directory resultsJob Help - new website from JobCentre Plus
Despite the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, there are still jobs out there to apply to. We’re here to help you get started. You can also find hints and tips on applying for jobs if you haven’t done so for a while. If you…
Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Power of Attorney has replaced the Enduring Power of Attorney and the Power of Attorney. A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or…
Learning disability services and List of local Day Activities for people with Learning Disabilities
There is a wide range of day opportunities offered across the borough for people with learnign disabilities. The services offered aim to make sure that people with learning disabilities have the support they need to: stay healthy and well be as independent as possible and…
Life stories - Bridging ages
The World Health Organisation has recommended that we make daily calls to self-isolating people. Why not make those calls easier by giving them a purpose and use this time to write an older person's biography. Until September 2020, family, friends and befriending volunteers can access…
Living 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…
Living well with Dementia
Dementia is a progressive illness of the brain resulting in the loss of functioning such as memory, reasoning, communication skills and activities in daily living. The chances of developing dementia increase with age, but some people under the age of 65 develop this condition which…
Lynch Syndrome - a beginner's guide
Find out about Lynch Syndrome and how you can protect yourself and your family. Download a copy of the guide here.
Maintaining Strength and Balance
As we get older we start to lose muscle strength, losing up to 30% between the ages of 50 and 70 years and this can make falls more likely. Even just one fall can cause a lot of pain and distress and have a huge impact on self confidence. You might…
Making a Will
Your will lets you decide what happens to your money, property and possessions after your death. If you make a will you can also make sure you don’t pay more Inheritance Tax than you need to. You can write your will yourself, but you should…
Mental Health in Reading - Information page
What is mental health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Mental health problems are very common and there is…