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Serving: All of
Berkshire
Availability: by
referral from Social Services
This is a service to befriend older
people and help them manage their financial affairs. The service
is closely linked to Social Services within the county, from wh om
referrals are received.
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Serving: Reading
and West Berkshire
This scheme improves the quality of
life for older or physically disabled people by providing friendship and
support. At present we do this through home visits, and throug h
our new telephone based service.
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Serving: All of
Berkshire
We provide confidential information
and advice on a wide range of subjects. We are committed to the
Community Legal service Scheme, and have achieved the CLS Quality Mark
at ‘General help with Casework’ level. Telephone advice is available on weekdays from 10 am – 4
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The service is provided free of charge. |
Serving: Wokingham, Bracknell, West Berkshire and Sovereign Housing
Availability: may
require a referral from social services
Four handymen cover the four schemes.
They undertake minor household repairs for frail older people on limited
incomes. Tasks include, for example, the installation of key safes
and smoke alarms, minor plum bing, and general
maintenance.
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Serving: Reading,
Wokingham, and West Berkshire
Available by
referral from the hospital
This scheme assists older people on
discharge from hospital, helping them overcome the practical, social and
emotional problems they
face on returning home. It helps successful
rehabilitation and reduces the chances of readmission.
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Serving: Reading
Availability:
bookable in advance
Are you interested in improving your
Microsoft Windows IT skills? Our ¾ hour computer sessions are
friendly and flexible – you can go at you own pace and ask what
you want. Sessions can be booked on Mondays or Wednesdays
– please give us a call to boo k a session.
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Available soon in Newbury and
Bracknell, as well as in Reading:
bookable in advance
IT sessions for beginners (and non-beginners) who want to
learn more about computing. Please call us for more details.
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Serving: All of
Berkshire
Availability:
bookable in advance
The service provides free and impartial support on
personal and other issues through trained volunteers. Please call
for more details
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Advocacy
