Mid December 2020 with COVID infection rates increasing, Reading Borough Council took the decision to support the Berkshire West Health
Read moreTwo thirds of UK adults can expect to care unpaid for a loved one in their lifetime – figures released
Read moreReading Borough Council has written to the Department of Health and Social Care expressing concerns that local authorities are being
Read moreREADING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day 2020 with a free online event on Thursday 1st October, highlighting the contribution
Read moreREADING Borough Council has partnered with the Holiday Inn Reading South to help residents leave hospital as quickly as possible. The
Read moreJo Parry, Reading Council Call Centre “Most people are really thankful that people are thinking about them – it’s very
Read moreREADING Borough Council is working to recruit extra local carers to meet the growing demand and help the borough through
Read moreREADING, Place of Culture, the scheme to put arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town, is celebrating
Read moreREADING Council’s Community Reablement Team has been rated ‘Good’ by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). The Community Reablement Team (CRT)
Read moreArticle from Winter 2019 edition of Your Reading residents’ newsletter Throughout the winter, our front-line social care teams are working
Read morePEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can access support and information at an
Read moreREADING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day 2019 with a free fun packed event on Monday 30th September, highlighting
Read moreREADING residents are invited to a family event which aims to promote disability awareness, with a wide range of activities
Read moreCHARLES CLORE COURT Extra Care Housing scheme has once again been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Charles
Read moreREADING COUNCIL has published its response to consultation feedback on the proposed relocation of mental health and learning disability services.
Read morePEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can look forward to a number of
Read moreREADING is marking Mental Health Awareness Week alongside Dying Matters week (13th -19th May) with a free event on Friday
Read moreREADING COUNCIL’S Shared Lives team is hosting two carer recruitment events in March and early April for residents to find
Read moreREADING Borough Council is asking residents to help shape a vision for delivering the right health and adult social care
Read moreREADING residents receive good quality, person-centred health and social care when they need it, from compassionate, dedicated staff, a report
Read moreA READING woman has been successfully prosecuted for defrauding Reading Council of over £60k over a period of 3 years
Read morePROPOSALS to relocate the Council’s reablement service, with the aim of improving its ability to promote independence and recovery, will
Read moreREADING Council is celebrating the contribution made by its Older People’s Working Group this December with a special festive themed
Read moreARTS, culture, heritage and voluntary groups are being invited to bid for funding for the second year running, based on
Read moreA READING woman has been successfully prosecuted for misuse of a disabled person’s parking badge (Blue Badge). Ms Lisa Timewell,
Read morePEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can access support and information at an
Read moreTHE LOCATION of Reading Council’s Disability Respite Service is being reviewed with a view to moving the service to a
Read moreTHE LOCATION of ‘Focus House’ – Reading’s only Council-run mental health accommodation service, is being reviewed to improve living facilities
Read moreTHE FUTURE location of Reading’s Reablement Service is being reviewed in a bid to improve its ability to promote independence.
Read moreREADING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day this October with a free fun packed event on Monday 1st October,
Read moreREADING Council’s Shared Lives Scheme has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its latest inspection. The
Read moreREADING COUNCIL is hosting an Extra Care Information Day on Monday 20th August. Extra care schemes are designed to provide
Read moreRESIDENTS are invited to a free event celebrating the launch of Compass Recovery College’s new Autumn Prospectus. The event aims
Read moreREADING resident, Arthur King, is celebrating his 105th Birthday on Wednesday 8th August at the Maples Wellbeing Centre in Caversham.
Read moreREADING’S Physical Disability and Sensory Needs Partnership Network (PDSN) is hosting its annual Disability Awareness Day on Wednesday 8th August.
Read moreREADING COUNCIL has announced the successful groups who bid for ‘Reading, Place of Culture’ funding, based on how they could
Read moreREADING Council and A2Dominion’s new independent living scheme in Caversham is a step closer to finishing this month, with the
Read moreREADING COUNCIL will be celebrating the inspiring lives of its Shared Lives carers during Shared Lives Week 2018 next week
Read moreCARERS in Reading can access advice, support, information – and a pampering session – during National Carers Week (11-14 June).
Read moreTWO local catering micro-businesses have stepped up to the mark to provide hot meals for older people in Reading at
Read moreREADING’S Dementia Action Alliance is marking this year’s Dementia Action Week (21 – 27 May 2018) with a drive to
Read moreREADING is marking Dying Matters Week 2018 with a series of events and activities designed to get people talking more
Read moreTHE MAPLES is hosting a Valentine’s Tea Dance for older people this February. The social event is open to everyone
Read moreTHE SERVICE at 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care has been once again been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality
Read moreREADING Council is celebrating the contribution made by its Older People’s Working Group this December with a special festive themed
Read moreTHE MAPLES is hosting a Christmas Tea Dance for older people this week. The festive social event takes place on
Read moreCOMMUNITY and voluntary groups across Reading are being invited to bid for funding based on how they can help the
Read moreCARERS in Reading will be able to learn more about their rights and access vital support at an event to
Read moreA CONSULTATION launched this week aims to identify ways in which a remodelled meals service for older people can be
Read moreREADING is celebrating National Older People’s Day on Monday 9 October 2017 with a fun-filled afternoon of events at Rivermead
Read moreRESIDENTS are invited to mark the first anniversary of the Compass Recovery College at the launch of the Autumn Prospectus
Read morePHOEBE Cusden House is set for national recognition after it was nominated in this year’s Association for Public Service Excellence
Read moreREADING Council’s Community Reablement Team has been rated ‘Good’ by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). The Community Reablement Team (CRT)
Read moreFROM Croquet to coffee mornings, a huge range of activities are on offer across Reading this summer for older people.
Read moreADULTS suffering with mental health issues will be helped on the road to recovery with individually tailored packages of support
Read moreTHE contribution of carers in Reading is to be recognised with an event to mark Carers Week on Wednesday 14
Read moreTHE PHYSICAL Disability and Sensory Needs Partnership Network (PDSN) is hosting Reading’s First Disability Awareness Day Saturday 17 June 2017.
Read moreBROAD Street will host Reading’s first ever Dementia Festival later this month as part of national Dementia Awareness Week. The event,
Read moreDYING Matter’s Week returns to Reading next month to help raise awareness about the importance of talking about dying, death
Read moreTHE completion of Phoebe Cusden Supported Living Scheme, a Reading Borough Council housing development, has been marked with a celebration
Read moreReading Borough Council’s and A2 Dominion’s new extra-care housing scheme for older people in Caversham is taking shape.
Read moreTHE FUTURE of one of the Council’s mental health recovery services is being reviewed in a bid to keep the
Read moreREADING Borough Council is proud to announce its continued support for a local charity that delivers bespoke aids for the
Read moreRESIDENTS are invited to a free event celebrating the range of services and support available from Reading’s Compass Recovery College.
Read moreTHERE is good news this week for the future of the Reading Your Way (RYW) mental health service, which offers
Read moreTHE MAPLES Day Care Centre is marking its move to a new location this month with a celebration event for
Read moreTHE LATEST national figures show a marked increase in both unplanned admissions via A&E and in the delay in transferring
Read moreA NEW social club has launched at Rivermead, offering a fun social outlet for people who find it hard to
Read moreREADING COUNCIL is celebrating the contribution made by its Older People’s Working Group this December with a special festive themed social.
Read moreA NUMBER of Reading’s early intervention, preventative and support services are facing cuts next year. A budget cut of 2.5%
Read moreCROSS-SECTOR calls from professional bodies, charities, care providers, independent experts and leading figures in the NHS have all expressed continuing concern
Read moreA SCHEME that helps vulnerable Reading residents keep warm through the winter is under way again as the weather starts to
Read morePEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can access support and information at an
Read moreDISCOUNTS galore, prize draws, and goodie bags are all part of a special welcome for older and disabled residents during
Read moreTHE MAPLES is on the move with the new centre location opening its doors to members on Monday 5th December. The
Read moreWORK on the Phoebe Cusden Supported Living Scheme, a Reading Borough Council housing development, is nearing completion this month. The Phoebe
Read moreREADING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day this October with a free fun packed afternoon event highlighting the contribution
Read moreARTHUR Newbery Park, one of Reading’s oldest parks in west Reading, has benefited from a spring clean and a revamp,
Read moreTHE CHARLES Clore Court Extra Care Housing scheme has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Charles Clore
Read moreTHE OUTLOOK for care provision and health services in the UK is bleak with Government cuts eating into resources despite
Read moreA NEW online resource for carers in Berkshire launched this month to support them in their caring role. It is
Read moreREADING’S Firtree Club is celebrating its move to a new location by hosting an open day event with activities, taster
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