The Rose Centre
The Rose Centre is a specialist once-a-month drop in service for women affected by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Leaflet
The Rose Centre (PDF)The Edge West Berks
We work with young people up to the age of 18 and their families/carers who are affected by drugs or alcohol.
The Edge is a really friendly environment where young people can feel relaxed and safe. The Edge is situated in Newbury town centre, next to the canal and Victoria Park.
Phone
01635582002
Website
www.edgecrew.co.uk
Further Information
Edge Leaflet (PDF)West Berkshire Directory
Find information on the wide range of services available to support you. This service is for everyone!
Website
www.directory.westberks.gov.ukReading Mencap
Support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, and their carers.
Phone
0118 966 2518
Website
www.readingmencap.org.ukStandby Volunteer Transport
A voluntary organisation that can organise transport for patients with difficulties using public transport. The service is run by volunteers and they request a voluntary donation towards the cost of their petrol. The phone number below will allow you to leave a message on their answerphone to which a volunteer will call you back.
Phone
0118 930 6419Elevate Me
Elevate Me is the place for young people and adults in Reading to get help, advice and support on careers guidance, employment, education and apprenticeships.
Phone
0118 937 2204
Website
www.reading.elevateme.org.uk
Email
elevate.berkshire@reading.gov.ukReading Well Books on Prescription
Reading Well Books on Prescription helps you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using self-help reading. The scheme is endorsed by health professionals and supported by public libraries.
Website
www.reading-well.org.ukCitizens Advice
They aim to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.
Website
www.citizensadvice.org.ukSocial Care Info Point
Provides details of services, organisations and activities to support adults in West Berkshire to live independently.
Website
www.westberks.gov.ukAlana House
Early intervention and support for vulnerable women.
Phone
0118 921 7640
Website
www.alanahouse.org
Email
alana.house@pactcharity.orgVolunteer Centre West Berkshire
Here you can find out about the fantastic range of voluntary sector organisations in West Berkshire and the wide variety of services and activities they provide. There are currently around 800 services listed on our database, making it the definitive guide to the West Berkshire’s voluntary and community sector.
Website
www.empoweringwb.org.ukBerkshire Women’s Aid
Domestic Abuse Drop-in new time and location from 30th August 2017: Every Wednesday 10am to 3pm at Reading Voluntary Action (RVA), 3rd Floor, Cenetral Library, Abbey Square, Reading RG1 3BQ. No need to book; just turn up and speak to BWA specialist support workers for advice and guidance.
You can also see us at Alana House, South St, Reading RG1 4RA on the second Wednesday of the month from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.
Phone
0118 950 4003
Email
info@bwaid.org.uk
Website
www.berkshirewomensaid.org.ukCarers Hub
Carers Trust provides a range of support and services which can be accessed via the Carers Hub – funded by Reading Borough Council, West Berkshire Council, North & West Reading CCG, South Reading CCG and Newbury & District CCG.
Phone
0118 324 7333
Website
www.berkshirecarershub.orgKarma Nirvana
Supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage in the UK.
Phone
0800 5999 247
Email
info@karmanirvana.org.uk
Website
www.karmanirvana.org.ukHealthwatch
The independent national champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.
Phone
03000 68 3000
Website
www.healthwatch.co.ukTrust House Reading
Support for survivors of rape, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.
Phone
0118 958 4033