A2 Dominion
Summary Housing support service to vulnerable people in West Reading by providing info, advice and housing options plus in-reach service by enabling people in the community to access services provided at the 3 extra care schemes (restaurant, hairdressing, chiropody and social activities).
Website http://www.a2dominion.co.uk
Email chimney.court@a2dominion.co.uk
Phone 0118 995 9312
Address Chimney Court, Shilling Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4E
Ability
Summary Registered Social Landlord (RSL) that specialises in providing people with mental health problems with housing and support services that enable them to live more independent lives.
Website http://www.ability-housing.co.uk/
Email info@ability-housing.co.uk
Phone 0118 956 7210
Age UK
Summary On-line information and advice service
Website http://www.ageuk.org.uk
Email http://www.ageuk.org.uk/contact-us/
Phone 0800 169 6565
Care Homes (Directgov)
Summary Online resource providing information about choosing your care home, care homes fees, pets and personal belongings, and many more.
Website http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone/CareHomes/index.htm
Christian Community Action
Summary Provision of low cost furniture to those on a low income
Website http://www.ccam.org.uk/
Email mail@ccam.org.uk
Phone 0118 951 2338
Churches in Reading Drop-In Centre
Summary Provide free clothing, hot food and drinks to people in housing need and work with other agencies to enable health and housing assessments.
Website http://www.cirdic.org.uk
Email enquiries@cirdic.org.uk
Phone 0118 950 2536
Citizens Advice Bureau (on-line)
Summary We aim to empower people by providing them with the information they need to solve their own problems and to signpost them to appropriate advice when necessary, including Advice and guidance on your rights and entitlements.
Website http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Phone 08444 111 444
Citizens Advice Bureau (Reading)
Summary Local service providing free confidential information, advice and support on a wide range of issues
Website http://www.readingcab.org.uk
Email office.manager@readingcab.org.uk
Phone 0845 071 6379
CommuniCare
Summary We aim to meet clients complete needs by offering a confidential information, advice and support. We are locally based.
Website http://www.communicare.org.uk
Email advice@communicare.org.uk
Phone 0118 926 3941
Firststop
Summary FirstStop Advice, provided by the charity Elderly Accommodation Counsel is a single gateway to information and advice about all aspects of care, housing and finance for older people, their families and carers.
Website http://www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk/
Email info@firststopadvice.org.uk
Phone 0800 377 7070