Age UK Berkshire - Easy Shop
Summary If you find it difficult to do the weekly food shopping, Easy Shop Service is an easy, simple way to arrange for your goods to be delivered direct to your door from the supermarket of your choice. There is a charge for this service.
Website http://www.ageuk.org.uk/berkshire/our-services/easy-shop/
Email debbieh@ageukberkshire.org.uk
Phone 01635 522 255
Age UK Berkshire - Home Help Plus Service
Summary The service offers both a Handyperson scheme as well as a Personal Assistant service to provide domestic support to help maintain independent living (including cleaning and food shopping). The service is aimed at those over 50 years of age and disabled people living in Reading.
Website http://www.ageuk.org.uk/berkshire/Our-services/Home-Help-Plus-service/
Email info@ageukberkshire.org.uk
Phone 0118 959 4242
ENRYCH (Berkshire) / Personal Assistants Matching Service (PAMS)
Summary Befriending/buddying scheme to help people with learning or physical disabilities. PAMS supports disabled adults, whether they pay for their own care or receive Direct Payments, to find and employ a Personal Assistant.
Website http://berkshire.enrych.org.uk
Email pa.coordinator@rcvreading.org.uk
Phone 0118 948 7042
Nanna Fridays
Summary A professional and friendly service that offer help to the elderly, keeping them independent in their own homes for as long as possible (help with shopping, cleaning, gardening, trips to the bank, doctors etc…)
Website http://www.nannafridays.co.uk
Email helene.nannafridays@gmail.com
Phone 07905528566 / 07825630019
Readibus
Summary If you use Readibus to get into town you can also ask for a shopping assistant to meet you from the bus, help you around town and get you back in time to meet your return ReadiBus
Website http://www.readibus.co.uk/
Phone 0118 931 0000
Reading Elderly Befriending Scheme
Summary Befriending service and visit clients at home; Help with shopping; Take clients out to lunch, clubs or walks
Email udachalk@rocketmail.com
Phone T: 0118 9310 595 / M: 0773 4831597
The Oracle
Summary A Shopper's Assistant is available Monday - Wednesday to help the elderly and people with mobility problems. Please book in advance at the Customer Information Desk and/or at the Shopmobility suite.
Website http://www.theoracle.com/website/StandardPage.aspx?currentSectionId=2aca3b84-dc22-4f91-a9bd-f74b74345ceb&contentInstanceId=977839ce-54bd-4da0-89fe-1748fe28666c
Phone 0118 965 9000
The Oracle
Summary Mobility scooters, wheelchairs and powerchairs available for use within The Oracle and Reading town centre.
Website http://www.theoracle.com/website/StandardPage.aspx?currentSectionId=17d96752-2f65-4477-a94d-91278df1e2ef&contentInstanceId=ec5305de-ca44-4af3-9571-570955053a4a
Email Shopmobility@TheOracle.com
Phone 0118 965 9008