Age UK Berkshire
Summary A service to support and help people identify any problems or needs they may have and help them to meet those needs. Age UK's Advocacy service provides help with financial and social issues and assists people in gaining access to advice and help on benefits, personal issues, legal matters or other forms of service.
Website http://www.ageuk.org.uk/berkshire/
Email info@ageukberkshire.org.uk
Phone 0118 959 4242
Berkshire Women's Aid (BWA)
Summary Information, advice, accommodation and support for women experiencing domestic violence. The telephone helpline is open to all calls Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm for support, outreach and access to refuge accommodation.
Website http://www.berkshirewomensaid.org.uk
Email info@bwaid.org.uk
Phone 0118 950 4003
Betheli Services
Summary Support to vulnerable people (mental health and others) to live independent lives by providing practical and emotional help, to prevent problems leading to hospitalisation, institutional care. Help to those leaving institutional environment. We offer support in their homes and in the community.
Email cmmbui@gmail.com
Phone 7877665017
Churches in Reading Women's Centre
Summary Drop-in and referral service that provides support, activities, training and confidence-building for women with low level mental health need, signposting role as an initial point of contact and reablement.
Website http://www.cirwc.org.uk
Email enquiries@cirwc.org.uk
Phone 07817 373 773
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
Complaints, Comments and Compliments
Summary Our role is to ensure you receive the care and support you need to live as independently as you can within the local community, and to support the people who care for you. We aim to provide good quality services and are always looking for ways to improve – you can help us do this by telling us what you think about the services you receive.
Website http://www.reading.gov.uk/council/complaints/
Email https://secureforms.reading.gov.uk/forms/ShowForm.asp?fm_fid=125
Phone 0118 937 2905
Deaf Positives
Summary Advocacy and support services to help deaf people and deafblind people access services like health, employment, education social care (Older people, Carers, Mental health, disability).
Website http://www.deafpositives.org/
Email admin@deafpositives.org
Phone 01753 551 462
Launchpad Reading
Summary We provide supported housing to single people who have a history of homelessness. At Launchpad we give people a second chance, challenging and supporting them to make changes in their life.
Website http://www.rshp.co.uk/
Email enquiries@launchpadreading.org.uk
Phone 0118 950 7656
Mothertongue Multi-ethnic Counselling and Listening Service
Summary Culturally sensitive, professional counselling and listening service where people are heard with respect in their chosen language.
Website http://www.mothertongue.org.uk
Email Info@mothertongue.org.uk
Phone 0118 957 6393
Nesta Care Support
Summary Nesta Care Support is an independent provider of supported living for vulnerable adults. We source the very best properties, and employ and train committed staff that promote independent living. Nesta care support is driven by a highly effective and experienced management team and advisory board.
Website http://www.nestacare.co.uk/
Email info@nestacare.co.uk
Phone 0118 953 3713