Carers
TuVida
TuVida support carers and the people they care for. They aim to provide individualised support that helps carers live life with independence, choice and peace of mind. TuVida runs the Wokingham Carers Hub Service, a confidential support service for carers of all ages.
Telephone: 0118 324 7333 (Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00)
Website: www.tuvida.org/berkshire
Email: berkshirehub@tuvida.org
Information on the Wokingham Young Carers Service run by TuVida can be found at Wokingham Young Carers Service .
Wokingham Wellbeing Service
Mind offers free one-to-one appointments for people aged 18 and over. These sessions enable people to put practical things in place that can help you feel more able to manage everyday stress and wellbeing challenges.
Telephone: 01865 24 77 88
Website: Wokingham Wellbeing Service
Carers Direct Helpline
You can call the Carers Direct helpline if you need help with your caring role and want to talk to someone about what options are available to you.
Telephone: 0300 123 1053
Website: www.nhs.uk
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Telephone: 020 7378 4999
Website: www.carersuk.org
Wokingham Borough Council
A range of useful information to support carers can be found on the Council’s website.
Website: www.wokingham.gov.uk
Healthwatch: Wokingham Borough
Making Every Contact Count
Healthwatch is an independent champion for people who use health and social care services. It has brought together some key resources and places which might be of help to carers.
- When organisations miss opportunities to make every contact count
- What it’s like being a carer
- Supporting Carers: A toolkit for GP Practices
Website: www.healthwatchwokingham.co.uk
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
A range of useful information to support carers can be found on the Council’s website.
Website: www.rbwm.gov.uk
Register as a Carer with your GP
It is important to us know if you are a carer so that we can make sure you receive information, services and help that is available. Complete our on-line Register as a Carer form.