Age Concern Twyford & District
Summary Our aim is to assist elderly residents in the area to maintain their independence and quality of life. The Twyford Centre is open five days a week and services include: full day care facilities with home-cooked midday meals and entertainment, art and craft clubs, quizzes, games and sing-songs. We also offer companionship and care to all our members as well as the opportunity to make friends and share interests.
Website http://www.ageconcerntwyford.org.uk/
Email info@ageconcerntwyford.org.uk
Phone 0118 934 4040
Age Concern Woodley
Summary Day Centre, Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm, providing support to people over 50, including lunch, various activities, respite, specialised support for people with Dementia and many more services.
Website http://www.ageconcernwoodley.org.uk/
Email debbie.heffernan@ageconcernwoodley.org.uk
Phone 0118 969 1471
Albert Road Day Centre Carers Group
Summary We provide support services and respite for carers, including the cared for who suffer from Dementia, Parkinson's etc... Lunch and refreshments are provided. We also offer a variety of activities and advice and guidance.
Email cheryl.maxwell@reading.gov.uk
Phone 0118 937 5361
Allied Healthcare
Summary In addition to providing domiciliary care and specialist staffing and support services, Allied Healthcare provide supported living services for people at home, respite for carers and short breaks.
Website http://www.alliedhealthcare.com/
Email reading@alliedhealthcare.com
Phone 0118 975 3459
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
Asian Carers Support Group
Summary The Asian Carers Group is organised by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers and meets every third Monday of the month from 12 noon until 2pm.
Website http://www.carers.org/berkshire
Email daljit@prtberks.plus.com
Phone 0800 988 5462
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
Bettercaring
Summary Bettercaring is a directory of nursing and care homes for older people, including care and nursing homes in Reading.
Website http://www.bettercaring.com
Email info@bettercaring.com
Phone 0845 644 4932
Black and Minority Ethnic Carers Support Group
Summary A support group for carers from a Black and Minority Ethnic background organised by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
Website http://www.carers.org/berkshire
Email dennisha@prtberks.plus.com
Phone 0800 988 5462
British Institute of Learning Disabilities
Summary Website providing information for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers
Website http://www.bild.org.uk
Email enquiries@bild.org.uk
Phone 01562 723 010