Welcome to Age Concern Woodley - where care and carers come first

Age Concern Woodley is a Charity aiming to match current needs of people over 50, older people who want to remain in their local community, carers, and people with dementia. It provides, and is developing new services in partnership with others, including the following:

  .  Activities in the community of interest to the over 50's
  .  Care services in the community to support the various needs of older people including the lonely and isolated.
  .  Day care for older people who need care and support ("Brightside")
  .  *Day care for people with Dementia ("Sunnyside")
  .  *Carer support (advice and information)
  .  *Weekend day-care for people with Dementia ("Sunrise")
  .  *Short breaks for carers and overnight care for people with Dementia
  .  Aunty Joyce's Charity Shop (some real low cost bargains including items of furniture)

Fun, stimulating activities, friendship, sensitivity to individual need, support, access to other support services, partnership with others, commitment to high quality care are characteristics of the services provided by Age Concern Woodley.

*Services to support carers and people with dementia are available to those living in the area of Wokingham District. We are planning to extend day care for people with dementia so that service is available seven days a week at the "Sunnyside" unit located at Woodley Age Concern Day Centre. We aim to provide a high quality service in which carers have confidence.