Help and Support Organisations

Age UK Berkshire

Providing a free confidential advice to older people, their families, friends, carers and organisations that work for and on the behalf of older people. Lines are open seven days a week from 8am to 7pm.
Website www.ageuk.org.uk/berkshire/our-services/information-and-advice/
Advice line 0118 9594242 National line0800 6781174
email [email protected]

Carers Services provided through RBWM

Digital resources for Carers. RBMW website provides resoures, adivce and training to local carers.
Website wwww.rbwm.gov.uk/home.adult-soicail-care/carers

Carers Support

Giving Carers expert advice, information and support.
Website www.carersuk.org/
Tel 020 7378 4999

Citizens Advice Maidenhead and Windsor

Free, independent, confidential and impartial advice.
Website www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Advice Line 08082 787914

Cinnamon Trust

Charity offering temporary / permanent care of pets – including dog walking when the owners are unable, fostering if the owner needs a hospital visit and long term care when needed.
Website www.cinnamon.org.uk/
Tel 01736 757900

Dementia Care Advisors Team

Optalis act as a key point of contact to help you and your family or carers to live well with dementia, covering the Windsor and Maidenhead areas. We provide this support for and on behalf of RBWM.
Website www.optalis.org/locations/dementia-care-advisors
Tel 01628 683715
Email [email protected]

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

They will perform home safety Checks
Website www.rbfrs.co.uk
Tel 01189 452888

RBWM Repair with Care

They provide several key services to older poeople. Repair with Care Serviceprovide by Housing Solutions, assits local elderly and vulnerable resdients with repairs and adaptiations to their homes, through the provision of a handyperson and Aproved Contracters. The service also offers help and advice to residents regarding repair isuses and sourcing grant funding.
Websitewww.rbwm.afcino.org.uk/organsiations/28928-repair-with-care
Tel 01628 545000 Monday to Thrusday 8:45-17:15, Friday 8:45-16:45
Email [email protected]

RBWM Adult Social Care Team

This is provided by Optalis. The team provide support and guiudance to help you find and arange the right care for your loved one.
Websitehttps://www.optalis.org/care-and-support-needs-assessment-contact-form
Tel 01189 778600

RBWM First Contact & Duty Team in Social Care Services

If you have any concerns that a vulnerable adult living in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead may be at risk of harm or neglect, please contact the First Contact and Duty Team in Social Care Services straight away.
Tel 01628 683755 or emergency Out of hours on 01344 35199

People to Places Community Transport

Providing dial a ride, trips and outings for people thorughout the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Also provide Shopmobility scooters, wheelchairs in Windsor and Maidenhead
Website www.people2places.org.uk
Tel 01628 587922 Windsor Shopmoblity 01753 622330

TAX HELP for older people

Tax Help for Older People is a totally independent services offering a fully professional and confidential service to all of its clients.
Website www.taxvol.org.uk
Tel 0845 601 3321

Windsor Voluntary Car Service

For people with limited mobility who need transport to Hospital, Doctor and Dentist appointments as well as Podiatry, Chiropractic and Physiotherapy appointments. We also provide transport for Supermarket shopping and Hairdressing appointments and other essential journeys.
Website www.wvcs.co.uk
Tel 07570 891842

Wise Guides by Independent Age

Free guides for later life. Our Wise Guides contain everything you need to know to help you enjoy older ages.
Website www.independentage.org
Tel 0800 319 6789

Advocacy People

This independent charity provides free independent and confidential advocacy services.
Website www.advocacyinslough.org.uk/
Tel 01753 415299 Email [email protected]

Sue Ryder

They support people with complex needs and life-threatening illnesses across the UK. Your generous donations are sold in their shops help provide essential care. Please ring for further details of items they can accept.
Website www.sueryder.org/shop-with-us/donate-to-our-shops/free-furniture-collection-service
Tel 03330 031883

British Heart Foundation

They will take any good quality furniture and electrical items to help raise funds to fight heart disease, the UK’s biggest killer.
Websitewww.bhf.org.uk/collection
Telephone 0300 3303322

Thames Hospice

Will collect quality donations of furniture and homeware for sale in thier shops. The sale of donations raises vital fund to support the charity.
Website www.thameshpice.org.uk/furniture-collection/
Tel 01753 866303
Email [email protected]

FirstStop Housing & Care Options for older people

A single gateway to information and advice about all aspects of care, housing and finance. It will equip older people, their families and carers to understand their rights and options and make informed decisions.

Advice Line 0800 377 7070.

Website www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk

People to Places Community Transport

Providing dial a ride, trips and outings for people throughout the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Also provide Shopmobility scooters, wheelchairs in Windsor and Maidenhead

Website www.people2places.org.uk

Tel 01628 587922 Windsor Shopmobility 01753 622330

Windsor Voluntary Car Service

For people with limited mobility who need transport to Hospital, Doctor and Dentist appointments as well as Podiatry, Chiropractic and Physiotherapy appointments. We also provide transport for Supermarket shopping and Hairdressing appointments and other essential journeys.

Website www.wvcs.co.uk

Tel 07570 891842

Slough Community transport and Shopmobility

Slough Community Transport will help members with all their travel needs. They provide a door-to-door service, and give help if required getting on and off the buses. They ensure that people are escorted safely to their destination. All of our vehicles have been adapted to enable wheelchair users, have low steps and grab rails, giving extra support to those who need it. Carers are transported at no extra cost to accompany you. All transport is pre-booked with a minimum of 24 hours notice.

Website https://www.sloughcommunitytransport.com/

Tel 01753 691 131

Email [email protected]

Keep Mobile (Bracknell Community Transport.)

Their mission is to help those in the Wokingham and Bracknell Forest Borough Council areas unable to use mainstream transport, due to disability and/or age, wherever that may be, to reach their destination. Giving them as much of an independent life as possible with regard to transport. They run a dial ride service and trips and outings. https://www.keep-mobile.org.uk/

[email protected]

Tel 0345 544 0850

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Seniors Helping Seniors

Is a care company that helps and supports older people in maintaining there independence. This can be through a variety of services such as cleaning, shopping, transport to and fro social events. https://www.seniorshelpingseniors.co.uk/homecare-services-maidenhead/

email: [email protected]

tel 01628 302132