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Mental health and wellbeing

WEBThey organise free workshops and social groups for adults who may be affected directly or indirectly by mental health and wellbeing challenges. There are different locations across the borough. Contact: 0118 937 3945 or compass.opportunities@reading.gov.uk.

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URL: https://www.reading.gov.uk/adult-care/public-health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing/

Public health and wellbeing

WEBLocal election results. Public health and wellbeing. A wide range of factors have an impact on people’s health and wellbeing. From housing to air quality, education to access to health care and people’s life choices. Our aim is to influence these factors to create healthier communities and support individuals to create healthy habits.

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Reading Directory Redland Healthcare

WEBSpecialist provider of supplies and equipment designed to promote independence and improve everyday life for our customers. Supplier of scooters, wheelchairs, bespoke powerchairs, walking aids, specialised footwear, continence products, bath lifters, electric beds, servicing and more. Established in Reading for over 25 years.

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BHFT Mental Health Strategy

WEBhealth checks for people with Serious Mental Illness, to address health inequalities: people with Severe Mental Illness may have reduced life expectancy 17‐22 years. The Mental Health Investment Standard (MHIS) (previously known as Parity of Esteem) is the requirement for CCGs to increase investment in MH. services in line with their overall

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Reading Directory What is Sensory Impairment

WEBSensory impairment is when one of your senses; sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste and spatial awareness, is no longer normal. Examples - If you wear glasses you have a sight impairment , if you find it hard to hear or have a hearing aid then you have a hearing impairment. A person does not have to have full loss of a sense to be sensory impaired.

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Profile of Reading

WEBCurrently 174,200 residents and 67,700 households (ONS Census 2021) live within the Reading borough boundary, while around 233,000 people live in Reading’s greater urban area (Local Transport Plan 2011-2026). The population has increased by 11.9% since 2011, while the number of household has risen by 7.6% (ONS Census 2021).

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Support for refugees

WEBReading Community Outreach Service provides mental health support in the Reading community to improve wellbeing with personalised support delivered by Peer Outreach Workers. Staff bring an empathetic approach to support clients to work towards their goals. Telephone: 020 3962 8201. Email: [email protected].

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Reading Directory Hazelwood Day Unit (OPMH)

WEBHazelwood Day Unit (OPMH) We provide mental health assessments and ongoing care for you if you have dementia or other mental health conditions such as depression, psychosis and severe anxiety. We also work with people of any age who suffer from dementia. If you have spent time in hospital because of your condition, we can support you when you

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Care Act 2014 and the pets of people taken into hospital

WEBLegal situation. Until 2014 section 48 of the National Assistance Act 1948 has provided for local authorities (LA) to make provision for the protection of property (e.g. pets) of people who are taken into hospital. This means they must board and care for those animals unless or until there are friends or relatives of the person who can do this.

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Reading Directory Children’s Single Point of Access

WEBFamily Information Service. [email protected] 0118 937 3777 OPTION 20118 937 3777 OPTION 2. [email protected] 0118 937 3777 OPTION 20118 937 3777 OPTION 2. 0118 937 3747 0118 937 3747. The Children’s Single Point of Access is Reading’s new arrangement for you to raise concerns about a child (pre-birth to 18 years old - up to 25

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Work for the council

WEBFind out about the four sections of the council: Directorate of Resources, Directorate of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services, Directorate of Communities and Adult Social Care and Brighter Futures for Children. Help and support. Get job search tips and find out what Berkshire Opportunities offers. Work experience and apprenticeships.

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The recycling centre

WEBReading. RG2 0RP. Check virtual tour of the Reading facility. Opening times (booking required) Open 7 days a week. 08:00 – 18:00 (1 October – 31 March) 08:00 – 20:00 (1 April – 30 September) Please note: Site closes at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

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Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire West ICB

WEBBuckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire West ICB What is the Integrated Care System? (This replaces Berkshire NHS Continuing Healthcare) Integrated care is about giving people the support they need, joined up across local councils, the NHS, and other partners. Health and care organisations – clinical commissioning groups, hospitals and community trusts, …

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