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Directory resultsSocial and Activity Clubs
There's no need to feel lonely and isolated at home - there are lots of social and activity clubs which provide opportunities for you to get out, meet new friends and take part in activities you enjoy. Many clubs and groups are for people of…
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.
Berkshire Hidden Carers - freephone support line
The aim of the campaign is to ensure that people who are carrying out caring responsibilities recognise themselves as carers and get the help available to them. They may not see themselves as being in need of services and many may feel that they are…
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…
Personal Independence Payment
From April 2013 a new benefit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people with disabillities aged 16 to 64. PIP is a non-means tested, tax-free payment that can be spent as the recipient chooses.PIP is for disabled people aged 16 to 64 (known…
Anxiety
Anxiety is an increasingly common problem among children and young people, with approximately 1 in 10 people experiencing it at some point in their lives. Some level of anxiety is common to everyone. We only consider anxiety a disorder when it starts to have a significant…
Paying for your own care?
CHS Healthcare provide a free service to support you to arrange a package of home care or to find the right care home
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. BHFT operate from more than 100 sites across the county including community hospitals clinics and GP practices. Across Berkshire the main locations can be…
Carers Emergency Plan
Do you worry what might happen to the person you care for if you were stuck in traffic, involved in and accident, suddenly taken ill or otherwise delayed? Further information about the Carer's Emergency plan here. Page last reviewed: 29/09/2020
Alarms and sensors to help you live at home
If you are older or have an illness or disability you may benefit from a community alarm service which allows you to call for help from anywhere in your home, at any time. Further information on alarms, sensors and assistive technology here Link last updated:…