Information For Carers

Information, advice and support services for family carers in Reading and West Berkshire are provided by the Reading and West Berkshire Carers Partnership. The partnership consists of Reading Mencap, Age UK Berkshire, Age UK Reading and CommuniCare.

The service helps carers:

  • Get support to help them in their caring role
  • Find local services and sources of help
  • Look after their health and wellbeing
  • Connect with other carers
  • Understand their rights
  • Get a Carer’s Assessment (for Reading-based carers).

If you are caring for someone who lives in Reading:

Contact: carers@communicare.org.uk

0118 926 3941

www.carerspartnership.org.uk

If you are caring for someone who lives in West Berkshire:

Contact:  info@ageukberkshire.org.uk

0118 959 4242

www.carerspartnership.org.uk

100% of carers rated the support offered by our Carers Coordinator as ‘excellent’
or ‘good’ and 100% felt more informed of their options and rights

88% of carers said Reading Mencap has helped them to cope better with
their caring responsibilities

81% of carers said they feel more positive