Monday 22 November 2010

The Physical Disabilities & Sensory Needs Network (PDSN) Events in December 2010

Reading Physical Disability and Sensory needs partnership Board is made up of service users, carers, representatives from national charities, local user-led organisations, Reading Borough Council councillors and representatives from NHS Berkshire West. The PDSN are holding several events during December 2010:

Wednesday 1st Dec: Welfare Benefits for Disabled People: 10 am -2.15 pm at the Civic Offices in Reading. Find out about Carers benefits and support, work capacity benefits, Disability Living allowance, Benefits Appeals & Advocacy, and other relevant benefits.. Please book by 26th November.

Wednesday 8th Dec: Being Positive In Reading: 12 noon - 4 pm at the Council Chambers, Civic Offices. Living with HIV, find out about Health and social care services and support, Housing options, Confidential testing, Help for Drug and Alcohol problems. Please book by 3rd Dec 2010.

Wednesday 15th Dec: Long Term Conditions and Disabled Adaptions: 1.30 pm - 4 pm at the Civic Offices. Have your say about PDSN key priorities and plans, Charter for adults with long term conditions and the PDSN policy for Disabled Facilities Grants. Please book by 10th Dec 2010.

To find out more or to book your place please call 0118 937 4114 or email pdsn@reading.gov.uk

Tuesday 21 September 2010

Reading LINk Annual General Meeting Tues. 2nd Nov. 2010. 5-7pm Kennet Room, Civic Centre

The meeting will be an opportunity to hear about the work of the LINk. It will also provide members of the LINk Reference Group the opportunity to vote on the appointment of four new members to the LINk Board. (Membership of the Reference group is open to individuals who are over 18 and who live or work, paid or voluntary, in the Reading Borough area).
Before the meeting we are calling for nominations for the Board elections, for which the closing date is 5pm on Friday 15th October 2010. If you would like to find more, join the Reference Group or attend the event please contact Reading LINk via the contact form on this website.

Thursday 17 June 2010

Interested to Involved - Helping you jump the hurdle! Reading LINk Reference Group Event 14th July 2010 10am-1pm followed by a free lunch.

Greyfriars Centre Hall, Friar Street, RG1 1EH
The Reading LINk now want to get more people actively involved to be part of the continued success. We are inviting Reference Group members and people from the community who want to find out more about LINks and get involved. To book your place by 7th July please e-mail info@readinglink.org.uk or call 0118 958 4849.

Wednesday 9 June 2010

Diabetes Event on 1st July 2010 at the Wokingham Town Hall

NHS Berkshire West and Diabetes UK are hosting a Diabetes Event on 1st July at the Wokingham Town Hall. Places are limited, so you must register by 24th June 2010. To register, interested individuals can contact the PPE team at:

PPE Team
NHS Berkshire West
57-59 Bath Road
Reading RG30 2BA

Phone: 0118 982 2709/2916

email: healthnetwork@berkshire.nhs.uk

Monday 12 April 2010

Reading LINk Community Survey

Reading LINk Community Survey continues: Next Drop in session to give your views - 24th June 2010 at Broad Street Mall between 9.30am-4.30pm
The survey is being undertaken to gather views on local health & social care services. You are invited to complete an on-line survey at http://www.readinglinkcommunitysurvey.co.uk/ or call the Reading LINk office on 0118 958 4849 to request a hard copy of the survey form.