Type of care services

Care at home

If you need support but prefer to remain in your home - or if you’re caring for someone who wishes to stay in theirs - we can help. Home care services, typically provided by professional care agencies, assist with essential daily tasks, including:

• Getting in and out of bed
• Bathing and personal care
• Preparing meals and drinks
• Getting to appointments

For more information, including a list of care agencies and their contact details, visit our support at home page.

Companionship and befriending services

Local voluntary organisations provide companionship and befriending services in various ways, including home visits, regular phone calls, and participation in friendship groups or activities.

Services and groups

• The Link Visiting Scheme supports Wokingham Borough residents experiencing isolation by offering one-to-one befriending with volunteers and organising local group activities.
• The Friendship Alliance hosts friendship tables across the borough - welcoming community spaces where people can meet new friends, socialise, and chat.
• Numerous other friendship groups and activities take place weekly throughout the borough. You can find more details by searching the community directory.

Helplines

• Silver Line
• Age UK Berkshire Telephone Befriending

Care Homes

If you or someone you are caring for are considering a move to a care home, nursing home, or assisted living facility, a range of services is available to meet different support needs.

For more details, visit our care and nursing homes page.