Elderly Care

Age UK Reading

Every day Age UK Reading provides vital services, information and support to thousands of older people of all ages and backgrounds. A free befriending service is provided in Reading and West Berkshire. Dedicated and caring volunteers visit clients in their own homes or speak to them on the phone to help break the cycle of loneliness.

Telephone: 0118 950 2480

Facebook: ageukreading

Twitter: @Age_UK_Reading

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/reading

Email: info@ageukreading.org.uk

Living with Arthritis

Find out more about managing pain and fatigue, how healthy eating can help your arthritis, how to manage work and arthritis and the impact exercise can have on your arthritis. If your child has arthritis find out what help and support is available for you and your child.

Website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk

Silver Line

Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

Telephone: 0800 4708 090

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk

Dementia UK

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

Telephone: 0800 888 6678

Website: www.dementiauk.org

Reading Befrienders

Alzheimer’s Society UK is currently recruiting volunteer befrienders in the area. Get in touch to find out how you can make the most amazing difference to somebody living with dementia.

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