Coronavirus

Due to the COVID-19 situation, some of the organisations listed on this site have posted service updates and will continue doing so. Many phone lines and websites are still available, however some contact details may have changed. Try the organisation's own website if you're having difficulty getting through.

If you have any queries, please email us at dos@reading.gov.uk or fis@reading.gov.uk

Reading Mencap - Covid 19 response

COVID-19 RESPONSE:

Also see flyer https://search3.openobjects.com/mediamanager/reading/enterprise/files/reading-mencap-covid-support.pdf

Food & prescriptions – Lockdown service only. Purchase and delivery of frozen ready-meals, food, collection of prescriptions

Family Support Service - Information, advice and advocacy service

Remote service during COVID only, face to face for emergencies only- Otherwise Telephone or Zoom

Day Services - Two services (Mon to Fri, no Tuesdays at St Pauls) over 2 different sites, Alexandra Road and St Paul’s Whitley, currently running on reduced numbers, maximum of 6 service users per site per day, some half days

Welfare service (in place of clubs) - Service of weekly/fortnightly welfare calls, referrals to Family Support if required, delivery of Activity Packs, doorstep/garden chats, weather permitting.

Clubs –Currently all closed but aiming to open BFfC funded Youth Club in January and possibly some others if required by the funder RBC

Out-of-hours, please call 07922 459 184 (emergencies only).

To contact Adult Social Care, Reading Borough Council, call 0118 937 3747. In an out-of-hours emergency, call 01344 786 543. For Brighter Futures for Children call 0118 937 3641. Email info@BrighterFuturesforChildren.org Please take care. Download easy read advice on the Corona Virus.

Last updated: 25/11/2020

Reading Mencap provides services and support in the Reading area to children and adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders.

Our office is open between 9:30am and 1:30pm. An answerphone is available at other times.

We run a day activity service at two venues in Reading as well as groups and clubs and our Family Support Service, please visit our website for details and a full listing of clubs and activities we run.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact us on: 0118 966 2518, office@readingmencap.org.uk or drop in to 21 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE (Mon-Fri 09:30 - 13:30)

Reading Mencap does have a changing places facility for clients and their carers to use.

Who to contact

Telephone: 0118 966 2518
E-mail: office@readingmencap.org.uk
Website: http://www.readingmencap.org.uk

Where to go

Address: 21 Alexandra Road
Reading
Berkshire
Postcode: RG1 5PE

Time / Date Details

Session Information: Monday 09:30-13:30
Tuesday 09:30-13:30
Wednesday 09:30-13:30
Thursday 09:30-13:30
Friday 09:30-13:30

Other Details

Costs

Is there a charge for using this service?: Yes
Details: There is a charge for the ME Day Activity Service and for our clubs.
Wheelchair accessible?: Yes

Availability

Referral required: No
Referral Details: Please contact Reading Mencap via phone or email

Local Offer

Contact Name: The Office
Contact Telephone: 0118 9662518
Contact Email: communications@readingmencap.org.uk
Links: Reading Mencap
Local Offer Age Bands: Transitions to Adulthood (16+)
Secondary (11-16 years)
SEN Provision Type: Targeted

Ratings

Sign in to rate this service

This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.

top