Local Support

Newbury Volunteer Driver and Car Scheme

The Newbury Volunteer Driver and Car Scheme provide transportation for people who find it difficult to use public transport.

They offer the service for regular journeys – going to clubs or out-patient treatment, for example – and also one off visits such as the doctor’s surgery or shops.

The Thatcham Volunteer Bureau support patients who live in Thatcham and District, Cold Ash, Crookham and vicinity.

Thatcham Volunteer Bureau: Monday – Friday, 10am to 12pm, 01635 862306
Newbury Volunteer Car Scheme: Monday – Friday, 10am to 1pm, 01635 49004, Broadway House, 4-8 The Broadway, RG14

National Support

Guide Dogs

Anxiety UK was formed in 1970, by Katharine and Harold Fisher as a result of Katharine’s experience of agoraphobia and her desire to develop support for others similarly affected.

0800 953 0113

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Deafblind UK

Deafblind UK supports people with combined sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. Losing your sight and hearing can be frightening. The charity’s team of experts is here every step of the way to show you life beyond sight and hearing loss.

01733 358 356

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Limbless Association

A support group for amputees or those about to become amputees and their families, carers and friends to seek answers to common problems.

0800 644 0185

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Contact: For families with disabled children

Contact support families with the best possible guidance and information. For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability.

0808 808 3555

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Disability Rights UK

Disability Rights UK is the UK’s leading organisation led by, run by, and working for Disabled people where everyone can participate equally.

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Action on Hearing Loss

As the largest charity for people with hearing loss in the UK, Action on Hearing Loss understands how hearing loss can affect everything in your life from your relationships, to your education and your job prospects. They are there to support and help you, so you can take back control and live the life you choose.

0808 808 0123

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National Autistic Society

Founded in 1962, they are the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. Their goal is to help transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.

0808 800 4104

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