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Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap Registered Charity No. 1122662 The Court House, Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883 Broadway, Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1AE 1 Wokingham Bracknell & Districts Mencap Registered Charity No 1122662 Learning Disability News December 2018 Message from Our Joint Chief Executives Dear Members, Well what a busy year it has been for the charity. We have been in our ‘new’ office for nearly a year. We finally managed to recruit a new co-ordinator for the Gateway Project and got it up and running again. We were chosen as the Bracknell Forest Mayor’s Charity of the year and have had a very busy summer attending fun days and fun raising events. Sadly we had to cancel our planned 20 th Anniversary Ball but instead had a 20 th Anniversary party in July to coincide with our AGM which was enjoyed by more than 80 of our members. December has been a busy fundraising month with 2 winter carnivals, 2 Bracknell tin shakes with the Mayor, Santa’s Sleigh in Crowthorne as well as very generous donations from supporters (listed on page 2). Fundraising will continue in the New Year with lots of opportunities for our members to get involved. As part of the Mayor’s Charity we will receive funds raised from the clothes banks in Bracknell. So when you are clearing out all your old or unwanted clothes before or after Christmas, you can donate them to one of the clothes banks which are located in car parks around the Bracknell Forest Borough where it states that the proceeds go to the Mayor’s Charity. We are also looking for more brave volunteers to take part in a sponsored skydive for the charity or for runners and non-runners to sign up for The Lexicon Bracknell Half-Marathon which will take place on 12th May 2019. Registration is now open. Go to: https://www.everyoneactive.com/news/the-lexicon-bracknell-half-marathon/ We have vacancies for a Youth Club Co-ordinator at Woodley and a Smiles for Sib playworker in Bracknell. You can find details on page 5 – please share with your friends. We are all looking forward to a relaxing Christmas ready to face the exciting challenges of the New Year. Our office will close at 3pm on Thursday 20th December and will re-open on Monday 7th January 2019. We look forward to seeig you all again in January. Don't forget that membership subscriptions are due on 1st January. It really helps us if you pay promptly. We wish you all a very happy and restful Christmas. Heather and Mary A local charity supporting local people to be included in their local community Bracknell Forest Borough Mayor’s Charity of the Year 2018-2019 Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap Don’t forget to put your green tokens in our collection box in Asda Lower Earley this month – it finishes on 31 st December
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Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap Registered Charity No. 1122662
The Court House, Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883
Broadway, Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1AE
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Wokingham
Bracknell
& Districts
Mencap
Registered Charity No 1122662
Learning Disability News December 2018
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Message from Our Joint Chief Executives
Dear Members,
Well what a busy year it has been for the charity. We have been in our ‘new’ office for nearly a year. We finally managed to recruit a new co-ordinator for the Gateway Project and got it up and running again. We were chosen as the Bracknell Forest Mayor’s Charity of the year and have had a very busy summer attending fun days and fun raising events. Sadly we had to cancel our planned 20th Anniversary Ball but instead had a 20th Anniversary party in July to coincide with our AGM which was enjoyed by more than 80 of our members.
December has been a busy fundraising month with 2 winter carnivals, 2 Bracknell tin shakes with the Mayor, Santa’s Sleigh in Crowthorne as well as very generous donations from supporters (listed on page 2). Fundraising will continue in the New Year with lots of opportunities for our members to get involved. As part of the Mayor’s Charity we will receive funds raised from the clothes banks in Bracknell. So when you are clearing out all your old or unwanted clothes before or after Christmas, you can donate them to one of the clothes banks which are located in car parks around the Bracknell Forest Borough where it states that the proceeds go to the Mayor’s Charity.
We are also looking for more brave volunteers to take part in a sponsored skydive for the charity or for runners and non-runners to sign up for The Lexicon Bracknell Half-Marathon which will take place on 12th May 2019. Registration is now open. Go to: https://www.everyoneactive.com/news/the-lexicon-bracknell-half-marathon/
We have vacancies for a Youth Club Co-ordinator at Woodley and a Smiles for Sib playworker in Bracknell. You can find details on page 5 – please share with your friends. We are all looking forward to a relaxing Christmas ready to face the exciting challenges of the New Year. Our office will close at 3pm on Thursday 20th December and will re-open on Monday 7th January 2019. We look forward to seeig you all again in January.
Don't forget that membership subscriptions are due on 1st January. It really helps us if you pay promptly.
We wish you all a very happy and restful Christmas.
Heather and Mary
A local charity supporting local people to be included in their local community
Bracknell
Forest
Borough
Mayor’s
Charity of
the Year
2018-2019
Affiliated to but not funded by Royal Mencap Society
Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap
Don’t forget to put your green tokens in our
collection box in Asda Lower Earley this month – it finishes on 31st December
Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap Registered Charity No. 1122662
The Court House, Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883
Broadway, Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1AE
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FUNDRAISING & NEWS
THANK YOU
This time of year is always a busy time for fundraising and this year has been no
exception. We would like to thank our staff and volunteers for all their efforts and commitment on behalf of the charity. The total raised this quarter is over £2000
which includes:
Event Amount Raised
Wokingham Winter Carnival £396.90
Woodley Winter Extravaganza £269.30
Reading Lodge of Union (2 events) £1485.00
Sonning Golf Club Powerhouse Trophy participants £605.00
Recycling of milk bottle tops £36.36
A big thank you to all our staff, volunteers and members
who have helped us in some way to raise this fantastic sum of money.
THANK YOU
Bracknell Forest Mayor’s Charity of the Year 2018-19
The money raised by the Mayor during the year will go towards the running costs for the Gateway project.
If you would like to help raise funds for this great project you can donate your unwanted clothes to one of the clothes banks which are located in car parks around the Bracknell Forest Borough, where it states that the proceeds go to
the Mayor’s Charity. Proceeds from these will be donated to our charity.
We are also looking for brave volunteers to take part in a sponsored skydive for the charity or for runners and non-runners to sign up for The Lexicon
Bracknell Half-Marathon which will take place on 12th May 2019. Registration is now open. Go to: https://www.everyoneactive.com/news/the-lexicon-
bracknell-half-marathon/
Or you could think of your own sponsored challenge! If you are interested, or have an idea for a sponsored event, please let us know at the office and we
can work with you to make this happen.
Bottle Tops Thank you to everyone who collected milk bottle tops for us. With your help we collected over 500kg, but were surprised when we only received a cheque for £36.36 for all our efforts. We are no longer the nominated charity for this and so will no longer be collecting the tops so please do find another use for them.
Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap Registered Charity No. 1122662
The Court House, Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883
Broadway, Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1AE
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NEWS
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Hellos and Goodbyes
Hello to our new team of Playworkers, Sophie Holland, Rosie Haywood, Haris Khan and Lili de Silva who have joined us to work at our Smiles for Sibs groups and our Youth Club@Addington. We do still have a vacancy for another Playworker (see job advert on Page 5). We are also pleased to announce that Ruth Hatch has agreed to take on the role of Smiles for Sibs Co-ordinator in Wokingham from January.
During the last quarter we have said goodbye to Beth Cook, our Youth Club Co-ordinator, and Elly Wrighton, our Wokingham Family Liaison Worker, but we hope to have these positions filled shortly.
Please check out our job opportunities on page 5
CHRISTMAS AND NEW
YEAR OFFICE OPENING
HOURS
Please note the office will be closed from 3pm on
Thursday 20th December 2018 and we will re-open on Monday
7th January 2019.
MEMBERSHIP FEES 2019: NOW DUE!
Membership fees for 2019 are due on the 1st January 2019 and remain at £15. Please would you be kind enough to send in your payment as soon as possible. You can pay by standing order by completing the appropriate form at any bank or you can pay by bank transfer. Here are the details of Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap’s bank account, which you will need to set up a standing order or for a bank transfer:
BANK DETAILS
Name of Account: Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap Ltd Account Number: 03839646 Sort Code: 30-91-11 Lloyds, High Street, Bracknell, RG12 1BT
Payment can still be made by cash or cheque. Cheques should be made payable to Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us at the office.
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SOCIAL GROUPS & EVENTS
@ THE ACORN SOCIAL GROUP
Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm at the Acorn Community Centre, Fernlea Drive, Woosehill, Wokingham, RG41 3DR.
A social group for all people aged 16+
with learning disabilities including people with more complex needs.
An opportunity for people to meet with their friends, do fun things and make new
friends in a relaxed and suitable venue. They can do activities, listen to music or
just hang out with friends in the Rainbow Café.
Activities this Spring will include Picture Bingo, Panto at Loddon Hall, Biscuit and
cake decorating, skittles, arts and crafts and a Valentine’s Party.
COST: £4 per session (to be invoiced in advance from 2019)
For more information contact the office on 0300 777 8539
1:1 support is not currently provided (Funded by fees, donations and fundraising)
Paul’s Karaoke
Kirsty Regan and volunteers run karaoke evenings on a Wednesday for everyone
over 16 years old with a learning disability. Come along and join in the fun! Soft drinks
provided.
7.30 – 9.00 p.m.
In the Rose Room, Rose Street Methodist Church, Rose Street, Wokingham
£4 per session
Dates of Future Meetings: 9th & 16th January
13th & 20th February 13th & 20th March
(Funded by Donations & Fundraising)
BRACKNELL SOCIAL GROUP
A social group for adults aged 18+ with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
An opportunity for people to meet new people, make friends and have fun!
The group meets every Tuesday evening at venues within the community.
Activities for January include:
Tuesday 8th January – Bowling at Hollywood Bowl, The Point
Tuesday 15th January – Walk around Mill Pond and McDonalds
Tuesday 22nd January – Cinema at The Point Tuesday 29th January – Glass Fusion workshop at
The Court House
For more information including times, costs and how to book please contact 07557 231360 or email
[email protected]. There is a weekly charge of £3 per person (to be invoiced).
(Funded by Bracknell Forest Council and club fees)
The Friday Alternative Social Group
A social group for young adults aged
18+ with mild Autism or Aspergers.
The meetings in January will be:
Wednesday 9th
January – Wokingham
Superbowl
Friday 25th January – Ye Olde
Leathern Bottel
There is a monthly charge of £5 invoiced in
advance for this group
More information about future meetings will be sent
by email to the Friday Alternative members. To be
added to the mailing list please call Ruth on 07929
114179, email [email protected], or
phone the office 0300 777 8539.
(Funded by donations and charges)
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The Court House, Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883
Broadway, Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1AE
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SOCIAL GROUPS & EVENTS
JOB VACANCIES We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join our charity. Experience of working in
similar positions is desirable, but full training will be given for the successful applicants
Youth Club @ Addington Co-ordinator Ave 3-5 hrs per week - £10.50 - £13.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Smiles for Sibs Playworker – Bracknell Ave 2 hrs per week - £7.50 per hour (16-18 year olds)
For further details and a job specification please contact the office on 0300 777 8539 or email [email protected]
References and an Enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidates
FAMILY LIAISON
For advice, information or
support telephone our Family
Liaison Workers, Elissa and
Anna
on 0300 777 8539 or
[Funded by Wokingham Borough Council]
CARERS’ GROUP MEETINGS
Our Carers’ Group meetings bring together family carers from a wide range of backgrounds and offer an opportunity to meet the local Wokingham & Bracknell Mencap staff and share experiences and offer support to one another. We often have guest speakers and we welcome your suggestions for
activities.
WOKINGHAM MENCAP CARERS’ GROUP MEETINGS
This group has been running for 15 years. We hold a lunch and a coffee morning on alternate months in the Rose Room, Rose Street Methodist Church, Wokingham.
If you would like to attend please let us know at the office on 0300 777 8539.
Future Meetings Tuesday 8th January – Carers’ Lunch12.15pm-2.00pm
Tuesday 12th February – Carers’ Coffee Morning 10.00am-12 noon
BRACKNELL MENCAP CARERS’ GROUP MEETINGS
This group has been running for 8 years. We alternate between a lunch held at the New Priestwood Community Centre, Priestwood Court Road, Bracknell, RG42 1TU and a coffee morning in the Court
House (opposite Easthampstead House) RG12 1AE. If you would like to attend please let us know at the office on 0300 777 8539.
Future Meetings
Thursday 17th January – Carers’ Lunch 12.15pm-2.00pm Thursday 21st February – Carers’ Coffee Morning 10.00am-12noon
Please see the attached flyer for further information about the Carers’ Lunch in January.
Gateway The Gateway Award is back up and running on Thursday evenings from 7-9pm at The Court
House, Broadway, Bracknell and costs £5 per session. The Monday group will restart when
we have sufficient numbers. In the meantime there are spaces on the Thursday group, which
re-starts on Thursday 17th January, so if you are interested in joining have a chat to
Heather Ward the Gateway Co-ordinator. Heather’s email address is:
[email protected] or you can leave a message for her on the Gateway mobile:
07827 340407 or at the office on 0300 777 8539.
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The Court House, Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883
Broadway, Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1AE
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CHILDREN’S GROUPS & EVENTS
YOUTH CLUB @ ADDINGTON SCHOOL
Every Wednesday during Term-time, 7pm – 9pm
(Club re-starts Wednesday 16th January 2019)
For young people with learning disabilities between the ages of 13 (Year 9) & 19
Activities for the Spring term include:
Wednesday 16th January – Movie Night
Wednesday 23rd January – Cooking
Wednesday 30th January – Games
For further details please contact the office on 0300 777 8539
[This club is funded by donations and parental contributions of £5 per session, invoiced half-termly]
Smiles for Sibs Groups – Wokingham & Bracknell
We run two siblings groups, one in the Wokingham Borough, and one in Bracknell Forest providing the opportunity for Sibling children to have some ‘Me’ time;
meet other siblings; try out various activities; play games together and have FUN!
Mondays 4.15pm - 6.00pm at Woodley Airfield Community Centre (Club re-starts on Monday 14th January 2019)
Thursdays 4.30pm – 6.15pm at Braybrooke Community Centre (Club re-starts on Thursday 17th January 2019)
There is a small cost per session of £1.00
For further information contact the office on 0300 777 8539. Please note these clubs run during term time only.
Funded by Children in Need
Children & Family Christmas Party
Our Children and Family Christmas Party took place on Friday 30th November and was a huge hit! Over 25 children attended with their families to join in fun. There was face-
painting, arts, crafts, games and circus skills. Everyone enjoyed the pizza, mince pies and cakes. Finally Santa
turned up with a sack full of presents to deliver!! 😄
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The Court House, Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883
Broadway, Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1AE
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Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board
An empowering and inclusive network that works together with the learning disability community to break down barriers and enable positive outcomes for people with learning disabilities and their
families.
The Board’s regular Roadshows are a chance to find out more about learning disability services, give feedback and talk about issues.
Please join the Board at their next event:
Date: Wednesday 16th January, 2019 Time: 10am - 11.30am Where: Crescent Centre, Warbler Drive, Lower Earley RG6 4HB
For more information, please contact the Board on: Tel: 01189 796 364 or Email: [email protected]
NEWS & EVENTS FROM OTHER GROUPS
Rose Buddies
Come and join Rose Buddies for their annual Winter’s Walk! All are welcome –
family, friends and (friendly) dogs. You are welcome to stay and have lunch in
the FBC café with Rose Buddies, or just join the group for the walk. Please
dress suitably for the weather. Please call the office to let Rose Buddies know
if you can make it!
When? Thursday 27th December
Time? 11.30am – 1.30pm
Meet? Finchampstead Baptist Church (FBC), Finchampstead, Wokingham RG40
4ES.
Who? Members and family/friends/support of members.
Cost? £15 - for your lunch and drinks
Rose Buddies is run by Creative Support as a Community Service for adults with
learning disabilities. For more information please contact Rose Buddies on 0118
979 9106 or email: [email protected]
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The Court House, Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883
Broadway, Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1AE
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MORE NEWS & EVENTS FROM OTHER GROUPS
Carers’ Craft
This craft group is run by carers for
carers.
At Wokingham Fire Station
Easthampstead Rd, Wokingham
10am – 12 noon
The meetings for 2019 are on:
24th January
21st February
14th March
11th April
9th May
13th June
11th July
8th August
12th September
10th October
14th November
12th December
Contact Pat on 0118 9340288
Or email:[email protected]
Bracknell Forest Carers Support Group
Bracknell Forest Carers Support Group runs 2 groups for carers including working carers
and ex-carers.
The working carers’ group meets on one Tuesday a month at South Hill Park Café, South Hill Park, South Hill Rd, Birch Hill,
Bracknell RG12 7PA from 5.30pm-7.00pm.
The group for ex-carers meets on one Wednesday a month at Crown Wood Community Centre, Opladen Way,
Bracknell, RG12 0PE from 10am to 12 noon
For more information contact: 07972 609621
Wokingham Carers Hub Support Group
You are warmly welcome to attend this group for a cuppa and to meet up with
other carers. Please call us at the Hub if you have any queries before attending.
General Carers Group held every 2nd Wednesday of the month
10 - 12pm. Next group is at The Berkshire Care home, 126 Barkham Rd, Wokingham, RG41 2RP
Future dates 9th January 2019
13th February 2019 13th March 2019
Tel: 0118 324 7333
Email:[email protected]
Unpaid carers are people who support members
of their family or friends and neighbours who
have a disability or long-term health condition.
SIGNAL stands for Support, Information,
Guidance, Networking, Advice and Learning.
These terms generally describe what the SIGNAL
service provides for carers.
This service is provided in and funded by the
Local Authorities and Clinical Commissioning
Groups in the Royal Borough of Windsor and
Maidenhead and the Bracknell Forest area.
Last year we registered over 1000 active carers to
which we provide a wide range of support to
which includes;
Listening, Encouragement and Emotional Support
Financial, Benefits and Health Information
Newsletters
Social and Education events
Training and a lot of advice
Contact 01344 266 088 to register with the
service
www.signal4carers.org.uk
Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap Registered Charity No. 1122662
The Court House, Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883
Broadway, Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1AE
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MORE NEWS FROM OTHER GROUPS
Call for a Minister for Disabled Children
Disability Charity Scope is asking parents and carers to sign an e-petition calling on the Government to appoint a dedicated minister for disabled children and families to co-ordinate policies affecting disabled children and their families and services to make sure the right support is available. Click the link to sign the petition: https://bit.ly/2DSjWAu
Friday Night Project
Great Music, Great People
Put your dancing shoes on and come and join us every week for our disco and social night in St. Crispin’s Wokingham for adults and young
people with learning disabilities Where: St Crispin’s Leisure Centre, London
Rd, Wokingham, RG40 1SR When: Every Friday from 7pm-9pm
Cost: £5 admission (10th week free with loyalty card)+ licensed bar and tuck shop.
Carers go FREE
Bracknell Forest Council now have easy
read pages on their website.
https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/easy-read
Click on the link above.
Can you let Bracknell Forest Council
know what you think. Please email the digital team on
THANK YOU
Drop In coffee morning
Every Monday except bank holidays or Christmas/New Year period and subject to available ASD Family Help cover by staff and/or volunteers Time: 10.30am-12.00pm Where: Woodley Airfield Youth & Community Centre, Hurricane Way, Reading. RG5 4UX Cost: FREE Tea/Coffee/Biscuits. Small charge for other snacks Booking: No, just turn up – ALL INVITED
For additional information please contact: [email protected]/ 07733 601755 or [email protected] / 07553 291114
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The Court House, Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883
Broadway, Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1AE
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MORE NEWS & EVENTS FROM OTHER GROUPS
Link Visiting Scheme Christmas Day Lunch, Wokingham
On Tuesday 25th December, The Link Visiting Scheme will be providing a traditional turkey Christmas lunch for anybody who is on their own on Christmas Day or
struggling to provide a Christmas meal. Transport can be provided.
For more information, please contact Ros and Ralph Hardy on tel: 01189 781 480 or
email: [email protected].
The Link are also looking for volunteers to help on the day and donations for presents.
Further information can be found here: https://www.linkvisiting.org/events/christmasday
Regular sessions at the Ark start back week beginning 7th January 2019 and term ends 5th April 2019. Half-term week is 18th – 22nd February.
Sessions include: Yoga – Mondays, 10.00am – 11.00am at The Space, Bracknell. Cost £3.00 per week (pay-as-you-go)
Kick-boxing – Tuesdays, 10.30am-11.30am at TRAX, North Ascot. Cost £90.00 per term.
Connections – Wednesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm at The Space, Bracknell. Cost £4.00 per week (pay-as-you-go). Meet friends, play board games and have a chat. Includes a drink and biscuits.
Drama – Thursdays, 10.00am-2.30pm (bring a packed lunch) at TRAX, North Ascot. Cost £180 per tem or £17 per week (pay-as-you-go).
Tangled Tales – Thursdays, 1030am- 12.30pm at The Space, Bracknell. Cost £5 per week (pay-as-you-go). FREE to unaid carers registered with SIGNAL4Carers.
Crafty Coffee – Fridays, 10.30am-12.30pm at The Space, Bracknell. Cost £60 per term or £6 per week (pay-as-you-go).
Project 73 – Tuesdays but times and venues vary. A social group aimed at people aged 18-35 on the autistic spectrum who require minimal or no support. To find out more visit Facebook – www.facebook.com/project73group/ or contact the Co-ordinator Kate Inglis on 07802 654 996.
For more information or to book contact the Ark on: Tel: 01344 266899 or email: info@the ark.org.uk
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The Court House, Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883
Broadway, Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1AE
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MORE NEWS
Depression Xpression now also has a group in Wokingham.
Many Carers are affected by depression - responsibilities may be overwhelming, and
rarely do Carers have time for themselves. But we all need a break, and you might
want to find support from others who understand. You will be very welcome at these
meetings on the First Wednesday of the month. No referral, no commitment.
When? 1st Wednesday every month at 7.00pm
Where? Salvation Army, Sturges Rd. Wokingham
How Long? 2 hours – or less if you need to leave
Lovely friendly and supportive group. Come and say hello!
Changing Places accessible toilets are to be brought to the majority of motorway
service areas in the 2020s.
A new partnership with DR UK member charity Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) and
the Department for Transport will bring Changing Places accessible toilets to the
majority of motorway service areas — making journeys easier for disabled people across
England.
For further information go to: https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/2018/december/changing-places-accessible-toilets-be-brought-majority-motorway-service-areas
REMEMBER THERE IS A CHANGING PLACES LOO AT THE LEXICON,
BRACKNELL
DISABILITY AND THE WORKPLACE
Disabled people continue to face severe barriers to participation and equality across society: unions can help to challenge these by tackling
discrimination at work, by negotiating good policy and ensuring that
employers adopt a positive approach to the employment of disabled people.
The TUC have published a comprehensive guide called Disability
and the Workplace which offers a guide to the relevant laws.
For more information go to:
https://www.tuc.org.uk/sites/default/files/extras/disabilityandwork.pdf
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AND MORE NEWS
ROSE BUDDIES
Rose Buddies is a service run by Creative Support, for adults with a Learning Disability who live in the Wokingham Borough and receive little or no statutory support services.
Rose Buddies has daily drop-ins across Wokingham Borough where members can receive support with letters, appointments, phone calls, receive posters of our social activities and information of other services etc. Confidential 1-1 appointments can also be arranged to support the needs of a member.
Rose Buddies is free to access, once a membership form has been completed. Please contact the Wokingham office on 0118 9799106 or email
[email protected] for more information.
Who to contact? Contact : Petra on: 0118 979 9106/07791 092201 Email: [email protected]
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PAYING YOUR HEATING BILL
It’s worthwhile claiming what you are entitled to.
Winter Fuel Payment - a tax-free benefit of up to £300 to pay for heating. People born on or before 5 May 1953 will qualify this year. The exact amount depends on your circumstances including your age, whether you live alone, get Pension Credit, or income-based Jobseeker’s or Employment and Support Allowances. https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/how-to-claim
Cold Weather Payment - made during periods of very cold weather, to help pay for extra heating costs. The average temperature where you live must be recorded or forecast below 0°C for seven days in a row. You may be eligible if you are getting Pension Credit, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance or you receive Child Tax Credit that includes a disability element https://www.gov.uk/cold-weather-payment/how-to-claim
Warm Home Discount Scheme - helps low-income and vulnerable households with energy costs. Participating energy companies will be providing a discount of £140 on the electricity bill of certain customers, as well as discounts to a broader group of low-income customers.
https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme
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DIRECTORY OF USEFUL INFORMATION
Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap www.wokinghambracknellmencap.org Email: [email protected] Tel: 0300 777 8539
Royal Mencap Society www.mencap.org.uk Tel: 0207 4540454
Mencap Direct Email: [email protected] Tel: 0808 8081111
Autism Berkshire www.autismberkshire.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0118 9594594
Carers Trust www.carers.org Email: [email protected] Tel: 0300 772 9600
Carers UK Advice Line www.carersuk.org Email: [email protected] Tel: 0808 8087777
Cerebra www.cerebra.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0800 328 1159
Citizens Advice Bureaux: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Wokingham Email: [email protected] Tel: 0300 330 1189 (Wokingham)
Reading & Bracknell Tel: 03444 111 306
National Autistic Society
www.autism.org.uk Tel: 0808 8004104
seAp Advocacy
www.seap.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0330 440 9000
Stop Hate UK www.stophateuk.org Email: [email protected] Tel: 0808 802 1155
BRACKNELL ORGANISATIONS:
Adviza www.adviza.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0118 402 7050
Be Heard Email: [email protected] Tel: 01276 28515
Breakthrough Supported Employment Services
Email: [email protected] Tel: 01344 307554
Bracknell Forest Carers Support Group Tel: 020 7378 4931
Bracknell Parent Carer Forum www.bracknellpcf.com Tel: 07541 668115 Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk Tel: 01344 354466
Family Information Service Email: [email protected] Tel: 01344 353133
Friday Night Project (Hosted by the Ark) www.theark.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01344 266899
Healthwatch Bracknell Forest www.healthwatchbracknellforest.co.uk Tel: 01344 266911
InnerSense http://innersense.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01344 530965 (Tues-Fri 9am-5pm)
Involve (formerly BFVA) http://involve.community Tel: 01344 304404
Kennel Lane School http://www.kennellaneschool.com Email: [email protected] Tel: 01344 483872
Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap Registered Charity No. 1122662 The Court House Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6407883 Broadway, Town Square Bracknell
Berkshire RG12 1AE
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Kerith Community Church (Hilltop & Konnections) http://kerith.church/ Email: [email protected] Tel: 01344 862699
Information, Advice & Support Service (formerly Parent Partnership) Email: [email protected] Tel: 01344 354011
Short Breaks (formerly Aiming High) Tel: 01344 352736
SIGNAL
http://www.signal4carers.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01344 266088
The Ark www.theark.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01344 266899
The R Bus http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01344 352002
Well-Being & Leisure Tel: 07887 632627
WOKINGHAM ORGANISATIONS:
ASD Family Help http://www.asdfamilyhelp.org Email: [email protected] Tel: 07707 660599
Addington School http://addington.schooljotter2.com/ Email: [email protected] Tel: 0118 9669073
CAN Network http://www.wokingham.gov.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0118 9746897
CLASP www.wokinghamclasp.org.uk/cm/ Email: [email protected] Tel: 0118 9796364
Crossroads www.wokinghamcrossroads.org Email: [email protected] Tel: 0118 9795324
Healthwatch Wokingham http://healthwatchwokingham.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0118 4181418
Optalis http://www.optalis.org Email: [email protected] Tel: 0118 9778600
REACH Wokingham
http://www.reachwokingham.com/ Tel: 07917 142748
SEND Carers United www.sendcarersunited.co.uk Email: [email protected]
The Acorn Centre Email: [email protected] Tel: 0118 9746341
West Berkshire Down’s Syndrome Group www.wbdsg.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 07847 327528
WBC Disabled Children’s Team
Tel: 0118 9746881
Wokingham Outreach Carers Service www.wokinghamoutreachcarersservice.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0118 324 7333
M2 Club www.me2club.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0118 969 6369
