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Reading Borough Council Partnership approach; helping residents leave hospital quickly and safely during second wave of pandemic

January 18, 2021 Amanda McDonnell

Mid December 2020 with COVID infection rates increasing, Reading Borough Council took the decision to support the Berkshire West Health

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Adult Care 

Do you care for someone? Do you know your rights? Carers Rights Day – Thursday 26th November 2020

November 23, 2020 Amanda McDonnell

Two thirds of UK adults can expect to care unpaid for a loved one in their lifetime – figures released

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Adult Care 

Home Care Currently a Better Option Than Care Homes for COVID19 Discharges

October 21, 2020 Oscar Mortali

Reading Borough Council has written to the Department of Health and Social Care expressing concerns that local authorities are being

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Adult Care 

READING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day 2020

September 28, 2020 Amanda McDonnell

READING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day 2020 with a free online event on Thursday 1st October, highlighting the contribution

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Adult Care Community 

Reading Council Partners with Holiday Inn to Help Residents Out of Hospital

May 6, 2020 Victoria Nickless

READING Borough Council has partnered with the Holiday Inn Reading South to help residents leave hospital as quickly as possible. The

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Adult Care Community 

Looking out for others during the lockdown

April 29, 2020 Victoria Nickless

Jo Parry, Reading Council Call Centre “Most people are really thankful that people are thinking about them – it’s very

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Adult Care Community 

Reading Council Launches Carer Recruitment Campaign

April 23, 2020 Victoria Nickless

READING Borough Council is working to recruit extra local carers to meet the growing demand and help the borough through

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Innovative project putting arts at the heart of Reading celebrates a successful second year

March 10, 2020 Victoria Nickless

READING, Place of Culture, the scheme to put arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town, is celebrating

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Adult Care 

Reading Council Celebrates ‘Good’ Rating for Community Reablement Team from Inspectors

February 27, 2020 Victoria Nickless

READING Council’s Community Reablement Team has been rated ‘Good’ by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). The Community Reablement Team (CRT)

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Adult Care 

Caring at Christmas

November 18, 2019December 2, 2019 David Millward

Article from Winter 2019 edition of Your Reading residents’ newsletter Throughout the winter, our front-line social care teams are working

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Adult Care Community Health 

Free Event to Help Unpaid Carers

November 12, 2019 Victoria Nickless

PEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can access support and information at an

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Adult Care Community Health 

‘Age Friendly Reading’ Event to Celebrate Older People’s Day 2019

September 24, 2019October 1, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day 2019 with a free fun packed event on Monday 30th September, highlighting

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Adult Care Community Health 

Free Family Event to Promote Disability Awareness Day 2019

August 1, 2019August 15, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING residents are invited to a family event which aims to promote disability awareness, with a wide range of activities

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Adult Care 

Reading Council Celebrates ‘Good’ Rating for Extra Care Home from Inspectors

May 29, 2019 Victoria Nickless

CHARLES CLORE COURT Extra Care Housing scheme has once again been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Charles

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Adult Care 

Response to Focus House and Learning Disability Respite Relocation Consultation

May 28, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING COUNCIL has published its response to consultation feedback on the proposed relocation of mental health and learning disability services.

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Adult Care Community Health 

Celebrating Carers Week 2019

May 20, 2019 Victoria Nickless

PEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can look forward to a number of

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Adult Care Community Health 

Free Event at Watlington House: Finding Positive Solutions to Life’s Challenges

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING is marking Mental Health Awareness Week alongside Dying Matters week (13th -19th May) with a free event on Friday

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Adult Care 

Residents Invited to Shared Lives Carer Recruitment Events

March 7, 2019April 2, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING COUNCIL’S Shared Lives team is hosting two carer recruitment events in March and early April for residents to find

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Adult Care Health 

Have Your Say on Three Year Plan to Deliver the Right Support for Reading

January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING Borough Council is asking residents to help shape a vision for delivering the right health and adult social care

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Adult Care Health 

Reading Welcomes Positive Review of its Health and Social Care System

January 17, 2019January 16, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING residents receive good quality, person-centred health and social care when they need it, from compassionate, dedicated staff, a report

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Adult Care Crime 

Reading Woman Successfully Prosecuted for Large Scale Direct Payments Fraud

January 16, 2019 Victoria Nickless

A READING woman has been successfully prosecuted for defrauding Reading Council of over £60k over a period of 3 years

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Adult Care 

Proposed New Location for Reablement Service

January 4, 2019 Victoria Nickless

PROPOSALS to relocate the Council’s reablement service, with the aim of improving its ability to promote independence and recovery, will

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Adult Care Community 

Festive Cheers at the Older People’s Working Group Christmas Social

December 12, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING Council is celebrating the contribution made by its Older People’s Working Group this December with a special festive themed

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Adult Care Arts & Theatres Community Health Libraries & Museums 

Second Year of ‘Reading, Place of Culture’ Funding Opens in January 2019

December 11, 2018January 28, 2019 Victoria Nickless

ARTS, culture, heritage and voluntary groups are being invited to bid for funding for the second year running, based on

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Adult Care Highways & Transport Licensing 

Reading Woman Successfully Prosecuted for Misuse of Blue Badge

November 29, 2018 Victoria Nickless

A READING woman has been successfully prosecuted for misuse of a disabled person’s parking badge (Blue Badge). Ms Lisa Timewell,

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Adult Care Community 

Carers Encouraged to Make the Most of their Rights at Free Event

November 22, 2018November 30, 2018 Victoria Nickless

PEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can access support and information at an

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Adult Care 

Potential New Home for Learning Disability Respite Service

November 19, 2018 Victoria Nickless

THE LOCATION of Reading Council’s Disability Respite Service is being reviewed with a view to moving the service to a

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Adult Care 

Mental Health Service Location Review

November 19, 2018 Victoria Nickless

THE LOCATION of ‘Focus House’ – Reading’s only Council-run mental health accommodation service, is being reviewed to improve living facilities

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Adult Care 

Proposed Move for Reablement Service to Improve Independence

September 25, 2018September 26, 2018 Victoria Nickless

THE FUTURE location of Reading’s Reablement Service is being reviewed in a bid to improve its ability to promote independence.

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Adult Care Community 

Fun Packed Event Celebrates Older People’s Day 2018

September 17, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day this October with a free fun packed event on Monday 1st October,

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Adult Care 

‘Good’ Rating for Reading Council’s Shared Lives Scheme

September 11, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING Council’s Shared Lives Scheme has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its latest inspection. The

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Adult Care Housing 

Extra Care Information Day

August 14, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING COUNCIL is hosting an Extra Care Information Day on Monday 20th August. Extra care schemes are designed to provide

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Adult Care Health 

Reading Compass New Autumn Prospectus Launch Event

August 8, 2018August 15, 2018 Victoria Nickless

RESIDENTS are invited to a free event celebrating the launch of Compass Recovery College’s new Autumn Prospectus. The event aims

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Adult Care Community 

Arthur Celebrates 105th Birthday at the Maples

August 1, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING resident, Arthur King, is celebrating his 105th Birthday on Wednesday 8th August at the Maples Wellbeing Centre in Caversham.

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Adult Care Community Health 

Disability Awareness Day 2018

July 12, 2018August 8, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING’S Physical Disability and Sensory Needs Partnership Network (PDSN) is hosting its annual Disability Awareness Day on Wednesday 8th August.

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Adult Care Arts & Theatres Children & Education Community Libraries & Museums 

Successful ‘Reading, Place of Culture’ Funding Bids Announced

July 2, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING COUNCIL has announced the successful groups who bid for ‘Reading, Place of Culture’ funding, based on how they could

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Adult Care Housing 

Prestigious Independent Living Scheme a Step Closer to Completion

June 20, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING Council and A2Dominion’s new independent living scheme in Caversham is a step closer to finishing this month, with the

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Adult Care 

Reading Celebrates Inspiring Carers During Shared Lives Week

June 12, 2018June 13, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING COUNCIL will be celebrating the inspiring lives of its Shared Lives carers during Shared Lives Week 2018 next week

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Adult Care Health 

Free Pampering Sessions Available to Celebrate Carers Week 2018

June 8, 2018 Victoria Nickless

CARERS in Reading can access advice, support, information – and a pampering session – during National Carers Week (11-14 June).

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Adult Care 

Council Supports Innovative New Hot Meal Service

May 16, 2018 Victoria Nickless

TWO local catering micro-businesses have stepped up to the mark to provide hot meals for older people in Reading at

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Adult Care Community Health 

New Dementia Friends Sought During Dementia Action Week

May 15, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING’S Dementia Action Alliance is marking this year’s Dementia Action Week (21 – 27 May 2018) with a drive to

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Adult Care Community 

Reading Supports Dying Matters Week 2018

May 8, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING is marking Dying Matters Week 2018 with a series of events and activities designed to get people talking more

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Adult Care Community 

The Maples Valentine’s Day Tea Dance

February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 Victoria Nickless

THE MAPLES is hosting a Valentine’s Tea Dance for older people this February. The social event is open to everyone

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Adult Care 

Reading Council Celebrates ‘Good’ Rating for Respite Care Home from Inspectors

December 18, 2017 Victoria Nickless

THE SERVICE at 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care has been once again been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality

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Adult Care Community 

Festive Cheers at the Older People’s Working Group Christmas Social

December 5, 2017 Victoria Nickless

READING Council is celebrating the contribution made by its Older People’s Working Group this December with a special festive themed

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Adult Care Community Tourism & Events 

Christmas Tea Dance at the Maples

December 4, 2017 Victoria Nickless

THE MAPLES is hosting a Christmas Tea Dance for older people this week. The festive social event takes place on

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Adult Care Budgets & Finance Community 

Bidding for ‘Narrow the Gap’ Community Group Funding Now Open

November 28, 2017 Victoria Nickless

COMMUNITY and voluntary groups across Reading are being invited to bid for funding based on how they can help the

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Adult Care Community 

Carers Encouraged to Make the Most of their Rights at Free Event

November 15, 2017 Victoria Nickless

CARERS in Reading will be able to learn more about their rights and access vital support at an event to

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Adult Care 

People Asked to Shape Future Meals Service

October 17, 2017 Oscar Mortali

A CONSULTATION launched this week aims to identify ways in which a remodelled meals service for older people can be

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Adult Care 

Council’s Fun Filled Event Celebrates Older People’s Day

September 13, 2017 Victoria Nickless

READING is celebrating National Older People’s Day on Monday 9 October 2017 with a fun-filled afternoon of events at Rivermead

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Adult Care Health 

Compass Recovery College celebrates its first anniversary with prospectus launch.

August 3, 2017 Victoria Nickless

RESIDENTS are invited to mark the first anniversary of the Compass Recovery College at the launch of the Autumn Prospectus

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Adult Care Housing 

Phoebe Cusden House up for Public Service Excellence Award

July 20, 2017 Oscar Mortali

PHOEBE Cusden House is set for national recognition after it was nominated in this year’s Association for Public Service Excellence

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Adult Care 

Reading Council Celebrates ‘Good’ Rating for Community Reablement Team from Inspectors

July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 Victoria Nickless

READING Council’s Community Reablement Team has been rated ‘Good’ by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). The Community Reablement Team (CRT)

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Adult Care 

Activities on offer this Summer for Older People in Reading

July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 Victoria Nickless

FROM Croquet to coffee mornings, a huge range of activities are on offer across Reading this summer for older people.

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Adult Care 

Council Puts Recovery at the Heart of Changes To Mental Health Services Following Consultation

July 4, 2017 Oscar Mortali

ADULTS suffering with mental health issues will be helped on the road to recovery with individually tailored packages of support

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Adult Care 

Reading Celebrates the Contributions of Carers

May 26, 2017May 30, 2017 Victoria Nickless

THE contribution of carers in Reading is to be recognised with an event to mark Carers Week on Wednesday 14

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Adult Care 

Free Family Event Aims to Promote Disability Awareness

May 16, 2017 Victoria Nickless

THE PHYSICAL Disability and Sensory Needs Partnership Network (PDSN) is hosting Reading’s First Disability Awareness Day Saturday 17 June 2017.

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Adult Care Health 

Dementia Awareness Week comes to Broad Street

May 9, 2017May 16, 2017 Victoria Nickless

BROAD Street will host Reading’s first ever Dementia Festival later this month as part of national Dementia Awareness Week. The event,

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Adult Care 

Dying to Talk in Dying Matters Week

April 24, 2017 Victoria Nickless

DYING Matter’s Week returns to Reading next month to help raise awareness about the importance of talking about dying, death

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Adult Care Housing 

Celebration Event Marks Opening of Phoebe Cusden House Supported Living Scheme

April 4, 2017 David Millward

THE completion of Phoebe Cusden Supported Living Scheme, a Reading Borough Council housing development, has been marked with a celebration

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Adult Care Housing 

Caversham’s New Extra Care Housing Scheme Takes Shape

April 3, 2017April 5, 2017 Oscar Mortali

    Reading Borough Council’s and A2 Dominion’s new extra-care housing scheme for older people in Caversham is taking shape.

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Adult Care Health 

Review to Keep Mental Health Recovery Service Sustainable

March 17, 2017 Victoria Nickless

THE FUTURE of one of the Council’s mental health recovery services is being reviewed in a bid to keep the

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Adult Care Community Health 

Unique Service Helps Residents Live Independent Lives

February 23, 2017 Victoria Nickless

READING Borough Council is proud to announce its continued support for a local charity that delivers bespoke aids for the

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Adult Care Health 

Reading Compass Launch Event

February 17, 2017February 22, 2017 Victoria Nickless

RESIDENTS are invited to a free event celebrating the range of services and support available from Reading’s Compass Recovery College.

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Adult Care Health 

Good News for Mental Health Services in Reading

February 10, 2017February 13, 2017 Victoria Nickless

THERE is good news this week for the future of the Reading Your Way (RYW) mental health service, which offers

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Adult Care 

Launch Party Celebrates the New Maples Wellbeing Centre

February 6, 2017February 16, 2017 Victoria Nickless

THE MAPLES Day Care Centre is marking its move to a new location this month with a celebration event for

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Adult Care Health 

Plans to Tackle Increase in Hospital Transfer Delays and A&E Admissions 

January 26, 2017 Victoria Nickless

THE LATEST national figures show a marked increase in both unplanned admissions via A&E and in the delay in transferring

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Adult Care Community 

Saturday Social Club Launches at Rivermead

January 16, 2017 Victoria Nickless

A NEW social club has launched at Rivermead, offering a fun social outlet for people who find it hard to

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Adult Care 

Older People’s Working Group Christmas Social

December 13, 2016 Victoria Nickless

READING COUNCIL is celebrating the contribution made by its Older People’s Working Group this December with a special festive themed social.

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Adult Care Community Tourism & Events 

Further Health Budget Cuts Force Reduction in Public Health Services

December 7, 2016 Victoria Nickless

A NUMBER of Reading’s early intervention, preventative and support services are facing cuts next year. A budget cut of 2.5%

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Adult Care 

Social Care Funding Crisis

December 6, 2016 Victoria Nickless

CROSS-SECTOR calls from professional bodies, charities, care providers, independent experts and leading figures in the NHS have all expressed continuing concern

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Adult Care Health Uncategorized 

Winter Watch Will Help Residents Keep Warm

December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 Victoria Nickless

A SCHEME that helps vulnerable Reading residents keep warm through the winter is under way again as the weather starts to

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Adult Care Community 

Carers Encouraged to Make the Most of their Rights at Free Event

December 6, 2016 Victoria Nickless

PEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can access support and information at an

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Adult Care Tourism & Events 

Special Shopping Event 2016

December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 Victoria Nickless

DISCOUNTS galore, prize draws, and goodie bags are all part of a special welcome for older and disabled residents during

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Adult Care Community 

The Maples Wellbeing Centre Opens in a New Home

November 28, 2016December 6, 2016 Victoria Nickless

THE MAPLES is on the move with the new centre location opening its doors to members on Monday 5th December. The

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Adult Care Housing 

Phoebe Cusden House Supported Living Homes Near Completion

November 21, 2016December 6, 2016 Victoria Nickless

WORK on the Phoebe Cusden Supported Living Scheme, a Reading Borough Council housing development, is nearing completion this month. The Phoebe

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Adult Care 

Council’s Fun Packed Full of Life Event Celebrates Older People’s Day

September 26, 2016October 25, 2016 Victoria Nickless

READING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day this October with a free fun packed afternoon event highlighting the contribution

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Adult Care 

Ship Ahoy for Arthur Newbery Park

August 15, 2016October 25, 2016 Victoria Nickless

ARTHUR Newbery Park, one of Reading’s oldest parks in west Reading, has benefited from a spring clean and a revamp,

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Adult Care 

Reading Council Celebrates ‘Good’ Rating for Extra Care Home from Inspectors

August 8, 2016October 25, 2016 Victoria Nickless

THE CHARLES Clore Court Extra Care Housing scheme has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Charles Clore

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Adult Care 

Social Care and Health Budget Shortfall

July 26, 2016October 25, 2016 Victoria Nickless

THE OUTLOOK for care provision and health services in the UK is bleak with Government cuts eating into resources despite

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Adult Care 

New Free Digital Resource for Carers in Berkshire Launched

July 25, 2016October 25, 2016 Victoria Nickless

A NEW online resource for carers in Berkshire launched this month to support them in their caring role. It is

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Adult Care 

Firtree Retirement Club Open Day

July 25, 2016October 25, 2016 Victoria Nickless

READING’S Firtree Club is celebrating its move to a new location by hosting an open day event with activities, taster

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