Last updated:
30th July 2024
Local resources and information
Online help tool
If you are unsure as to which service you need, our online self-assessment tool could point you in the right direction. By answering some questions about your current situation, we can direct you towards information, advice and services that could help you to live independently and improve your wellbeing. You can also request an assessment of your needs using our self-referral form.
Assured care and support scheme
Assured Care and Support provides a directory of personal assistants and care providers that have been vetted and approved. The scheme covers Wokingham and West Berkshire and is run jointly by Trading Standards and Adult Social Care.
Community directory
Our community directory is full of additional local services and resources for people with all kinds of care needs. You can filter the results to search for specific services and use your postcode to find help available near you.
Samaritans
Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide in the United Kingdom. Their free helpline is active 24 hours a day all year round.
Joy
Joy helps health and social care professionals link their clients to local services, resulting in a higher quality of life.
