Are you are caring for a member of your family, your partner, a friend or neighbour?
There is support available for you.
A carer is someone who supports a relative or friend of any age fitting at least one of the following descriptions:
- elderly and frail
- physically disabled
- has a learning disability
- has mental health issues
- has a history of substance misuse
- has a serious health condition
The Carer Support in West Berkshire is offered by Age UK Berkshire and can give you information, advice and support as a carer
Age UK Berkshire is part of the Reading and West Berkshire Carers Partnership which has been delivering support for carers since 1st November 2022 including:
- Health and wellbeing support
- Events for carers
- Access to carers breaks
- Access to carers support groups and peer support
- Free training and caring support
- Carers grants
- and much more
Email: info@ageukberkshire.org.uk
Telephone: 0118 959 4242
Support for Carers from West Berkshire Council
West Berkshire Council can assess your needs as a carer. You can download a form to start the process here
Alternatively you can phone Adult Social Care on 01635 503050 to request a hard copy of the form, and to get assistance to complete the form.
You can also request a copy of the council’s very informative booklet “Information for Carers” which includes information about the carers assessment, support for carers, benefits etc. Click on the link below to download a copy.
Information_for_Carers_Booklet__WEB_Nov_22_V_9.1_Complete.pdf
Are you on the Carers Register?
Mortimer Surgery is compiling a Carers Register to identify and support patients who are also unpaid carers.
The surgery aims to:
- Ensure carers have an annual health check, are offered annual flu vaccinations and are screened for problems such as depression and anxiety
- Check that appropriate benefits and allowances have been offered and that emergency plans have been discussed for times of crisis
Please ask at reception for a form to register as an unpaid carer
If you would like more information about support for unpaid carers, please contact the Social Prescriber at Mortimer Surgery
New edition of Berkshire Care Services Directory 2025
https://www.carechoices.co.uk/publication/berkshire-care-services-directory/