Reading Depression Support Group
Summary Support group where people share their experiences of depression and low mood. Meetings held at 7.30pm, first Tuesday of every month.
Website http://www.readingdepressiongroup.co.uk/
Email readingdepressiongroup@hotmail.co.uk
Reading Divert Criminal Justice Liaison Team
Summary The aim of the scheme is to identify people at the first possible stage of entry into the Criminal Justice System who may have a mental health problem and to make a proactive response to provide a diagnostic assessment service, to identify psychiatric and social needs and also to link to treatment programmes for offenders and support to victims and family members.
Website http://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/
Email julia.goldsmith@berkshire.nhs.uk
Phone 0118 955 1244
Reading Mencap
Summary Offers, support, advisory services, clubs and activities to families and carers of someone with learning disabilities
Website http://www.readingmencap.org.uk/
Email office@readingmencap.org.uk
Phone 0118 966 2518
Reading MS Society
Summary Local support group for people with MS their families/carers. Home visits are available.
Website http://www.msreading.org.uk
Email heathercresswell@talktalk.net
Phone 0118 931 1017
Reading OsteoCare
Summary Osteopathic treatment for all age groups, specialising in treating low back and neck pain, sports injuries, pregnancy back pain, paediatric osteopathy and for all your aches and pains.
Website http://www.reading-osteocare.com
Email Info@reading-osteocare.com
Phone 0118 9500 941
Reading Stroke Support Group
Summary Bi-monthly meeting for stroke survivors, their families and carers, supported by trained volunteers. Offering social activities, speakers & refreshments. 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Call for details.
Website http://www.stroke.org.uk
Email garry.jopling@stroke.org.uk
Phone 0118 321 9349
Reading Your Way - Together for Mental Wellbeing
Summary Reading Your Way is part of Together, a national charity working alongside people with mental health issues on their journey to leading fulfilling and independent lives. We offer peer support, social and sporting activities, support groups and much more.
Website http://www.together-uk.org/yourway
Email readingyourway@together-uk.org
Phone 0118 958 0722
ROMPA
Summary Online resource that covers Snoezelen sensory resources, safe & secure, special switches, early years, developmental activities, music fun, movement & activities, sensory integration, soft play, positioning, furniture, Snoezelen Au Jardin and older adults.
Website http://www.rompa.com/
Email customer.service@rompa.com
Phone 01246 211 777
Royal National Institute For the Blind (RNIB)
Summary National charity supporting blind and partially sighted people
Website http://www.rnib.org.uk
Email helpline@rnib.org.uk
Phone 0303 123 9999
Scope Response
Summary We are all about changing society for the better so that disabled people and their families can have the same opportunities as everyone else. We work with disabled people and their families at every stage of their lives.
Website http://www.scope.org.uk
Email response@scope.org.uk
Phone 0808 800 3333