Alertacall
Helps individuals stay independent – without wearing a device. Feel safer at home with contact which fits in with your lifestyle
0808 2081234 www.alertacall.com
Age Concern Bracknell Forest
Providing help to older people of the borough and supporting their family and friends. Run Forest Park day centre for elderly people with dementia living in and around Bracknell Forest.
01344 422048 www.ageconcernbracknell.org.uk
Age UK Berkshire
Assist elderly people and their carers by the provision of community services and to campaign on their behalf.
0118 959 4242 www.ageuk.org.uk/berkshire
Al-Anon (For Family & Friends of alcoholics)
Al-Anon offers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers; this applies whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. Self-Help groups for families and friends of alcoholics.
0800 0086 811 www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Alzheimer’s Society
Provides information & support regarding Alzheimer’s disease. LOCAL GROUPS. The Society works through a national network of 180 local branches, 80 support groups & 100 contact people. These local representatives all have either personal or professional experience of the disease & are there to help caring relatives & friends of people with dementia in any way they can.
0333 150 3456 (Dementia Connect Support Line) www.alzheimers.org.uk
Ascot Area Alzheimer’s (Triple A)
Offers support and information as well as opportunities to socialise. Carers lunches and meetings.
01344 486349
hello@tripleadementiasupport.org.uk www.tripleadementiasupport.org.uk
Ascot Volunteer Bureau
Voluntary car transport scheme
01344 625520 www.ascotvolunteerbureau.org.uk
Autism Berkshire (Was Berkshire Autistic Society)
Support and advice group for children and adults with Autism and spectrum disorders. It provides help, advice and information to parents and professionals.
01189 594594 www.autismberkshire.org.uk
Badhogs (Bracknell Area Deaf & Hard-of-hearing Support Group)
Anyone who is deaf / hard-of-hearing or has an interest in in the issues that impact the deaf / hard-of-hearing or want to work on your BSL skills.
07834 551949 (Geoff Hallett) info@badhogs.org
Berkshire Asbestos Support Group
Dedicated to providing support and advice for local sufferers of asbestos related illnesses and their families.
0118 4676544 www.berkshireasbestossupport.org
Berkshire Demcare
A specialist organisation created by experienced people who have been trained to care for those with dementia and to support their carers.
01753540396/ 07766102497 www.berkshiredemcare.uk
Berkshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre
Provide therapies, information and practical and emotional support for people with Multiple Sclerosis, their carers and families in Berkshire.
0118 901 6000 www.bmstc.org
Berkshire Vision Supporting the Visually impaired
Aims to enable and support visually impaired people in Berkshire to live safely and independently and to enhance their quality of life.
0118 987 2803 www.berkshirevision.org.uk
Bracknell Active Retired Association
A club for active retired citizens aged 50 or over which has been running for over 25 years. Everyone is welcome to go along and join in the varied programme of activities
01344 429767/01344 884096
Bracknell Forest Hoarding Disorders Support Group
Anyone suffering from Hoarding Disorder or is living with, or caring for those suffering from this disorder are welcome to attend.
0330 1332310 info@hoardingdisordersuk.org
Bracknell Forest U3A
A self-help educational organisation open to anyone no longer in full-time employment who wishes to keep the brain alive and active after middle age by taking part in all kinds of education, creative and leisure activities.
info@bracknellu3a.org.uk www.bracknellu3a.org.uk
Bracknell Forest Voluntary Car service
Voluntary car transport scheme
01344 426320
Bracknell Tuesday Stroke club
Social club for people who have suffered a stroke and for their carers. Bracknell area.
01344 306177 eastberkshire@stroke.org.uk
Bracknell Shopmobility
To assist people with mobility impairments temporary or permanent to get around the locality.
01344 861316 www.bracknellshopmobility.org
Brain Tumour UK
Provide support, information and awareness for those affected. Local branch Farnborough.
0808 800 0004 www.thebraintumourcharity.org
British Kidney Patient association
Free counselling and support service available every Tuesday and Wednesday. Ring for an appointment. Grants for holidays for patients and relatives.
01420 541424 www.kidneycareuk.org
British Red Cross Mobility Aids Bracknell
Provide short-term loans of mobility aids to people in need, including wheelchairs, commodes, walking sticks and frames. You can either collect equipment or, in some cases, have it delivered for a small fee. Also stock new and reconditioned items for sale.
01344 425176 www.redcross.org.uk
Brittle Bone Society (Working with people with Osteogenesis Imperfecta)
Provides advice and information on Brittle Bone disease and a quarterly newsletter. Help is available in financial hardship cases; short to medium term loan of specialist equipment; offer local meetings throughout the country and support research. Two part-time also visit Therapists visit families throughout the UK.
01382 204446 www.brittlebone.org
Bullbrook Good Neighbours
Voluntary car transport scheme
01344 429838 / 01344 440609
Cardiomyopathy Association
Support services for people with Cardiomyopathy and their families.
0800 0181024 www.cardiomyopathy.org
Carers Trust
National organisation providing help, advice and support services to carers.
0300 7729600 www.carers.org
Carers UK
National organisation providing help, advice and support services to carers.
020 7378 4999 www.carersuk.org
Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) – Bracknell
Provides information, advice and support on rights and benefits – branches in Bracknell, Crowthorne & Sandhurst.
03444 111 306 www.citizensadvicebracknell.org.uk
COATS (Crowthorne Old Age To Teen Society)
Runs a centre in Crowthorne. It provides companionship, lunches, teas, activities, entertainment and services for local elderly people.
01344 773464 www.coatscrowthorne.org.uk
Colostomy Association
The Colostomy Association is a UK charity that provides support, reassurance and practical advice to anyone who has or is about to have stoma surgery. We believe that everyone with a colostomy should be able to live a full and active life.
0800 328 4257 www.colostomyuk.org
Crohns & Colitis Berkshire Group
Provides general information about inflammatory bowel diseases for those suffering from these diseases and to offer support to those affected by these diseases and their families and friends.
0300 2225700 www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk
Crown Wood & Forest Park Good Neighbours
Voluntary car transport scheme
01344 640457/01344 566684/01344 451276
Crowthorne Community Minibus
Provides a service to elderly and disabled persons living in Crowthorne. We will pick you up from your home, take you to somewhere on the bus together with others and bring you home again afterwards. You will meet new friends and go to some interesting and lovely places.
0800 5677090 www.ccminibus.org.uk
Crowthorne Good Neighbours
Voluntary car transport scheme
01344 761001
CRUSE Bereavement Care
Provide free advice, information and support to adults, young people and children who are struggling to cope with grief arising from bereavement.
01344 411919 www.cruse.org.uk
Cystic Fibrosis Trust – Berkshire
Provides support, welfare benefits advice and information for people with cystic fibrosis, parents, families and professionals.
0300 373 1000 or 0203 7952184 www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk
Dementia Advisory Service
Advice and support for people diagnosed with dementia and their carers.
01344 823220
East Berkshire Down Syndrome Support Group (EBDSSG)
Support to other parents and carers, to make life a little bit easier. We really understand Down Syndrome and have lots of tips and helpful advice to share.
07786 554781 www.ebdssg.org.uk
East Berkshire Ostomy Club
A friendly social group that meets to support people living with a stoma.
01344 426652 (Jackie Dudley) www.colostomyuk.org/stoma-support-groups-in-berkshire/
Forestcare
Forestcare is Bracknell Forest Council’s emergency response telecare service based in Bracknell.
01344 786 599 or 01344 786500
www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/forestcare
Headway Thames Valley
Headway Thames Valley works to improve life after brain injury.
It provides support, services and information to brain injury survivors, their families and carers, as well as campaigning to reduce the incidence of brain injury in the Thames Valley. Please contact us for more information.
01491 411469 www.headwaythamesvalley.org.uk
Huntington’s Disease Association
Support for those with Huntington’s Chorea, and their families/carers/friends. Local support groups.
0151 3315444 www.hda.org.uk
Involve – Bracknell Forest
Provide information, advice and support to the community and voluntary sector. They also run a befriending scheme for local vulnerable, isolated or lonely people.
01344 304404 www.involve.community
Keep Mobile
Dial-a-ride accessible transport
0345 5440850 www.keep-mobile.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Relief Berkshire
Provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care.
0808 808 0000 www.macmillan.org.uk
Macular Society Bracknell Support Group
Age-related macular degeneration is the largest cause of sight loss in the developed world. Support group based in Bracknell.
01344 485477 / 0300 30 30 111 www.macularsociety.org
ME Association Berkshire support Group
To support M.E. sufferers and their families. Local support groups are a place for people to get together over a cup of coffee.
0344 576 5326 www.meassociation.org.uk
Multiple Sclerosis Society East Berkshire Group’s Wednesday Club
A chance to meet other people for mutual support and friendship.
Muscular Dystrophy Campaign – Bracknell and Wokingham Branch
A support group for people with muscular dystrophy and their families. Offers information and advice. www.musculardystrophyuk.org
Myaware
Fighting myasthenia together. This is a great opportunity to meet others living with myasthenia and share experiences
01332 290219 www.myaware.org
New Hope
Support for people with drug and/or alcohol problems. A support group for family/carers is also provided.
01344 312360
Parkinson’s UK Bracknell & District Branch
Provide help for people affected with Parkinson’s and who live in and around Bracknell.
0344 2253744 www.bracknellparkinsons.org
Priestwood & Garth Good Neighbours
Voluntary car transport scheme
01344 642523 / 01344 450577/01344 428579
Royal Voluntary Service Berkshire
Volunteers across Berkshire who offer help and support so older people can stay independent at home.
01628 636 098 www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Samaritans Bracknell
A help and support organisation for anyone who would like help and a sympathetic ear, and to befriend the suicidal, despairing or lonely.
01344 455556 www.samaritans.org
Sandhurst Day Centre
An independent day centre providing a meeting place for the active elderly and care for the less able.
01252 877601 www.sandhurstdaycentre.org.uk
SANE UK mental health charity
Support and information to anyone coping with mental illness and their carers.
0300 3047000 www.sane.org.uk
Singing for the Brain (Bracknell Group Alzheimer’s Society)
The group offers singing and socialising opportunities for people with dementia and their carers. Former carers are also welcome. The group also has a weekly drop-in service for ‘coffee and chat’.
01189 596482 www.alzheimers.org.uk
Sport in Mind
Making sport and physical activity accessible to anyone experiencing mental health problems.
07341 267740 www.sportinmind.org
Stroke co-ordinators
The community stroke co-ordinator will support people who have had strokes and their family / carers achieve greater independence
01344 306177
Thames Hospice
Thames Hospicecare is a day support care centre providing therapy to cancer sufferers. It is an information centre on cancer and will treat people with other life threatening illnesses. Monday, 9am – 5pm, is an information drop-in for patients, carers and families.
01753 842121 www.thameshospice.org.uk
TVPS Thames Valley Positive Support (AIDS/HIV)
Offer practical and emotional support to people living with HIV, their families, partners and carers.
01628 603400 www.tvps.org.uk
The Ark Trust
Provides information, support and activities for people with disabilities and those that support them.
01344 266899 www.theark.org.uk
The Ascot District Day Centre
Providing a home from home for the elderly of Sunninghill, Ascot and Sunningdale.
01344 624923 www.ascotdaycentre.co.uk
Winkfield & North Ascot Good Neighbours
Voluntary car transport scheme
01344 890244 / 01344 884333
Promise Inclusion
Supports adults and children with learning disabilities and/or an autism spectrum condition (ASC), their parent carers and their families.
0300 7778539 www.promiseinclusion.org
YPWD Young people with dementia
To assist in filling this gap in provision for those with young onset dementia and their family and carers. Our aim is to provide meaningful respite that works with current provision over the working week. Run group sessions in Bracknell area.
0118 2072880/07500 806385 www.ypwd.info
