Cemetery Junction Carers Group
Wednesday 22 May
10.30am - 12 noon
Palmer Park Library, St Bartholomews Road, Reading RG1 3BQ
Support group for carers run by Reading and West Berkshire Carers Hub. Call 0118 324 7333 or email ask@berkshirecarershub.org
Reading Families' Forum
Wednesday 22 May
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Krazy Play Days, Unit 7, Sterling Way, Tilehurst, Reading RG1 3BQ
Aimee Trimmer, Early Years Advisory Teacher for Special Educational Needs and/or Disability for Under Fives will be talking about sensory processing disorder and strategies to help. The talk is from 7pm. There will be qualified helpers on site to supervise your children, so you can listen to the talk (child care spaces are limited).
To book your place, please email fran.morgan.rff@gmail.com or call or text 07516 185380.
Reading Families' Forum is a voice for families of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Accessing Public Services Workshop
Thursday 23 May
10am – 2pm
RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading RG1 4PS
Autism Berkshire is pleased to host a free Accessing Public Services Toolkit Workshop for parents and carers. The workshop delivered by Cerebra, the charity for children with brain conditions, including autism, aims to support parents and carers of disabled people, as well as professionals who advise them, who are encountering difficulties with the statutory agencies in relation to the provision of health, social care and education support services.
By the end of this workshop you should be able to:
Book your free tickets at Eventbrite.
Whitley Wood Carers Group
Tuesday 28 May
10am - 12 noon
Whitley Wood Community Centre, Swallowfield Drive, Reading RG2 8UH
Support group for carers run by Reading and West Berkshire Carers Hub. Call 0118 324 7333 or email ask@berkshirecarershub.org
Caversham Carers Group
Monday 3 June
11am - 12.30pm
Caversham Heights Methodist Church, 74 Highmoor Road, Caversham, Reading RG4 7BG
Support group for carers run by Reading and West Berkshire Carers Hub. Call 0118 324 7333 or email ask@berkshirecarershub.org
Whitley Carers Group
Thursday 6 June
10am - 12 noon
South Reading Youth & Community Centre, 252 Northumberland Avenue, Reading RG2 7QA
Support group for carers run by Reading and West Berkshire Carers Hub. Call 0118 324 7333 or email ask@berkshirecarershub.org
Will Seminar to help you plan ahead
Monday 10 June
7pm - 8.30pm
21 Alexandra Road, Reading RG1 5PE
Are you the parent or carer of a child or adult with a learning disability? We know it can be a worry to think about how your loved one will cope when you are no longer around.
This free seminar will explain all you need to know about Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney.
Alexandra Wright, a solicitor with Rowberry Morris, will explain how you can protect your loved one's financial future - giving you peace of mind.
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
To book your place, please call 0118 966 2518 or email office@readingmencap.org.uk
Refreshments served. Parking available.
Community Parent/Carers Support Group, Southcote
Friday 21 June
9.30am - 11.30pm
Southcote Community Centre, Coronation Square, Southcote, Reading RG30 3QP
A support group for family members who have children and young people with additional needs living within the community of Southcote.
Each session will include a half hour talk about being a parent of a child with additional needs. The reminder of the session will be for discussion and social support time.
For futher information, please contact Charlie Taylor on 07810 689 679 or email supportgroups@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk
Children are welcome under parental supervision.
Whitley Wood Carers Group
Tuesday 25 June
10am - 12 noon
Whitley Wood Community Centre, Swallowfield Drive, Reading RG2 8UH
Support group for carers run by Reading and West Berkshire Carers Hub. Call 0118 324 7333 or email ask@berkshirecarershub.org
Cemetery Junction Carers Group
Wednesday 26 June
10.30am - 12 noon
Palmer Park Library, St Bartholomews Road, Reading RG1 3BQ
Support group for carers run by Reading and West Berkshire Carers Hub. Call 0118 324 7333 or email ask@berkshirecarershub.org
Community Parent/Carers Support Group, Southcote
Friday 19 July
9.30am - 11.30pm
Southcote Community Centre, Coronation Square, Southcote, Reading RG30 3QP
A support group for family members who have children and young people with additional needs living within the community of Southcote.
Each session will include a half hour talk about being a parent of a child with additional needs. The reminder of the session will be for discussion and social support time.
For futher information, please contact Charlie Taylor on 07810 689 679 or email supportgroups@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk
Children are welcome under parental supervision.
