Adult care

Care charges

Basic facts about paying for care, NHS help with care costs, information for self-funders, finding financial advice on paying for care and help with care costs while living at home.

Public health and wellbeing

Drugs and alcohol advice, Reading services guide, staying well and warm in winter, your well-being and Reading sport and leisure.

Mental health

Get crisis support and local support, contact the Mental Health Social Care Service and get other information, advice and support.

Have your say

Share your experiences of using care services by joining or attending working groups, forums and networking with others.

CQC inspection results

Find out how the Care Quality Commission inspects regulated care services to make sure they are safe, effective, caring and responsive to people’s needs and are well led.

Directory of adults and carers services

Find advice, care and support services plus a range of social groups and leisure activities to help you maintain your independence and stay involved in the community.

Appeals relating to adult social care

Find out if you can make an appeal against a decision made about your, or someone else's, social care. And if you can, how to do it.