Action for Blind People
Summary Services to visually impaired people, their families and carers
Website http://www.afbp.org.uk
Email helpline@rnib.org.uk
Phone 0800 9154 666
Action of Hearing Loss (previously known as Royal National Institute for the Deaf)
Summary We are team of trained, dedicated and professional information line officers. We provide free, confidential and impartial information to deaf and hard of hearing people, their families, friends, and professionals
Website http://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/
Email helpline@hearingloss.org.uk
Phone 0808 808 0123 / Text: 0808 808 9000 / SMS: 0780 0000 360
Affinity Trust
Summary We help individuals with learning disabilities live as independently as possible by providing tailored support to meet their aspirations and goals in life, for help with supported living, access to employment, recreational or social opportunities.
Website http://www.affinitytrust.org
Email contact@affinitytrust.org
Phone 01189 474 274
Age UK Berkshire - Home From Hospital
Summary The home from hospital team provide support, practical advice and reassurance, free of charge, to anyone who has received treatment in hospital and is worried about how to manage at home.
Website http://www.ageuk.org.uk/berkshire/Our-services/Home-from-hospital/
Email info@ageukberkshire.org.uk
Phone 0118 959 4242
Alcoholics Anonymous
Summary National organisation supporting people solve their commong problem or recover from alcoholism.
Website http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Email help@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Phone 0845 769 7555
Alzheimer's Society
Summary National charity offering information, advice and support to people with dementia and their carers. Support offered includes friendship in their own home and accompanied outings.
Website http://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Phone 0845 300 0336
Alzheimer's Society - Reading Services
Summary Reading and District Alzheimer’s Society provides up-to-date information, help and one-to-one support to people with all forms of dementia, their carers, family and friends. We also run a programme of activities, social events, support groups and operate a befriending scheme.
Website http://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Email Claire.garley@alzheimers.org.uk
Phone 0118 957 1183
APPA
Summary Services provided are: Personal Assistants, Support Workers, Job Coach and Travel Buddy. We aim to resolve any needs that our clients say are important, and to support them in gaining full access to all opportunities — whether at work, in education or training.
Website http://www.appa.me.uk/interpreting/
Email shift@appa.me.uk
Phone 0330 999 9111
Arthritis Care South England
Summary We support all people with arthritis. We help directly by providing services such as information and self-management training. We help indirectly by influencing others who can make a positive difference to their lives.
Website http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Email siobhainm@arthritiscare.org.uk
Phone 01730 827 986 / Mobile: 0777 197 8468
Arthritis Matters (Reading)
Summary Provides information, advice and activities for local people with arthritis.
Website http://www.arthritismattersreading.co.uk/
Email kimseabrook@btinternet.com
Phone 0118 977 6172