Age UK Reading

Age UK Reading Age UK Reading provides essential services for older people in the community. Here you can find out what we do and see how you can get involved.

Could you spare just one hour a week to make a real difference in someone's life?Our Befriending volunteers provide comp...
02/06/2026

Could you spare just one hour a week to make a real difference in someone's life?

Our Befriending volunteers provide companionship and conversation to older people in Reading who may be feeling lonely or isolated. In return, you'll gain new experiences, make meaningful connections, and help brighten someone's week.

💙 93% of our clients say they feel less lonely thanks to their befriender.

Interested in becoming a volunteer?

📞 Call our office on 0118 950 2480
📧 Email [email protected]

Join our amazing team and help us tackle loneliness in later life, one conversation at a time.

Please share this post to help us reach potential volunteers in our local community 💚

💜 Volunteers’ Week 2026 💜Every day, our volunteers help change lives.From providing companionship and support to helping...
01/06/2026

💜 Volunteers’ Week 2026 💜

Every day, our volunteers help change lives.

From providing companionship and support to helping older people stay connected to their community, our volunteers make a real difference throughout Reading.

Simply put, we couldn't do what we do without you. Your time, kindness and dedication are at the heart of our work, helping us support older people to live well, stay independent and feel less alone.

This Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a massive thank you to every one of our amazing volunteers. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do.

Thank you! 💙

💜 A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way 💜A smile, a phone call, or a quick visit can make a real difference to someone's day...
29/05/2026

💜 A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way 💜

A smile, a phone call, or a quick visit can make a real difference to someone's day.

Many older people in our community value staying connected, and small acts of kindness help to reduce loneliness and build stronger neighbourhoods.

Why not take a moment over the weekend to:
💜 Check in on a friend or neighbour
☕ Share a cup of tea and a chat (and maybe a cheeky slice of cake! 🍰)
📞 Give someone a call just to say hello

Together, we can help make Reading a more connected and caring community.

🐎 Last week at our MCST Dementia Clubs, we celebrated Dementia Action Week 2026 with a very special session 💜For the fin...
26/05/2026

🐎 Last week at our MCST Dementia Clubs, we celebrated Dementia Action Week 2026 with a very special session 💜

For the final part of the clubs, we invited family members and carers to come along and join in the fun alongside our clients. Together, we enjoyed plenty of laughter with some friendly horse racing games, followed by a “Ready Steady Cook” style activity where our mystery horse deliveries included stock cubes, an onion and a carrot! 🥕🧅

There were lots of brilliant ideas shared for what everyone would make, from soups and stews to shepherd’s pie and pasta sauces 🍲 (Although maybe not soup in this heatwave! ☀️😄)

It was wonderful to see everyone chatting, laughing, and spending time together before finishing the afternoon with delicious cake and a cuppa as a group ☕🍰

A huge thank you to all the family members and carers who came along and made the afternoon so special 💜

A special shout out to Sam, Store Manager at M&S Woodley Foodhall, for kindly donating the cakes for the sessions all week - they went down a treat! Thank you to Sam and all her team at Woodley for your support 💜 M&S Woodley

☀️ Staying cool isn’t just about comfort, it’s about staying safe. Check in on loved ones, keep hydrated, and take extra...
26/05/2026

☀️ Staying cool isn’t just about comfort, it’s about staying safe. Check in on loved ones, keep hydrated, and take extra care in the heat this week 💜

Here are some simple ways to stay safe during hot weather:

💧 Drink plenty of water throughout the day
🏠 Keep curtains and blinds closed during the hottest hours
👕 Wear light, loose-fitting clothing
🌤 Avoid going out between 11am - 3pm where possible
🥗 Eat cold meals and snacks where you can
🧴 Don’t forget sunscreen and a hat outdoors
📞 Check in on older neighbours, friends, and relatives

Please also be aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and seek help if someone becomes confused, dizzy, unusually tired, or unwell.

You can keep up to date with weather warnings and heat health alerts via the Met Office.

For more advice on how to keep cool and stay safe in the hot weather, please visit 's website via the link in our bio.

💙 Small changes at home can make a big difference for someone living with dementia. 💙National Age UK provides free infor...
22/05/2026

💙 Small changes at home can make a big difference for someone living with dementia. 💙

National Age UK provides free information guides to help people living with dementia stay safe, comfortable, and independent at home for as long as possible.

The “At home with dementia” guide includes practical tips for making your home more dementia-friendly, covering areas such as lighting, safety, mobility around the home, daily living and simple adaptations that can help someone live safely and independently for longer.

These guides are available to read online as PDFs or download to keep and refer to whenever you need them.

📖 Browse all guides here:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/information-advice/guides-and-factsheets/

📦 Want printed copies?
📞 Call Age UK Advice Line on 0800 678 1602
📧 Email: [email protected]

As your local Age UK, Age UK Reading also offers a free Information & Advice service to support older people, carers and families across Reading 💜

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💜 Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. 💜National Age UK offers a...
21/05/2026

💜 Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. 💜

National Age UK offers a wide range of free information guides covering dementia, caring responsibilities, financial support, wellbeing, planning ahead, and much more.

The “Caring for someone with dementia” guide offers practical advice and emotional support for carers, covering topics including understanding dementia, finding support, practical day-to-day help, caring responsibilities, and the later stages of dementia.

These guides are available to read online as PDFs or download to keep and refer to whenever you need them.

📖 Browse all guides here:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/information-advice/guides-and-factsheets/

📦 Want printed copies?
📞 Call Age UK Advice Line on 0800 678 1602
📧 Email: [email protected]

As your local Age UK, Age UK Reading also offers a free Information & Advice service to support older people, carers, and families across Reading 💙

💙 Living with dementia can bring many questions, worries and changes, but support is available. 💙National Age UK offers ...
21/05/2026

💙 Living with dementia can bring many questions, worries and changes, but support is available. 💙

National Age UK offers a range of free information guides to help people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers, understand what to expect and where to find support.

The “Living with dementia” guide covers topics including diagnosis, daily living, care and support, planning ahead and looking after your wellbeing.

These guides are available to read online as PDFs or download to keep and refer to whenever you need them.

📖 Browse all guides here:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/information-advice/guides-and-factsheets/

📦 Want printed copies?

📞 Call Age UK Advice Line on 0800 678 1602
📧 Email: [email protected]

As your local Age UK, Age UK Reading also offers a free Information & Advice service to support older people, carers and families across Reading 💜

💙 Supporting people living with dementia in Reading 💙As part of Dementia Action Week, we’re highlighting the importance ...
20/05/2026

💙 Supporting people living with dementia in Reading 💙

As part of Dementia Action Week, we’re highlighting the importance of connection, support and community for people living with dementia and their loved ones.

Our MCST (Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy) dementia clubs provide a safe, welcoming space for people with mild-to-moderate dementia to stay active, social and connected.

Through group activities, conversation, games and shared experiences, MCST helps support memory, confidence and wellbeing, while also giving carers and family members valuable respite and peace of mind.

Delivered by our trained facilitators across Reading, these sessions are about much more than activities, they’re about friendship, laughter, support and helping older people feel less isolated.

A huge thank you to all our staff, volunteers and supporters who help make this possible every day 💜

If you’d like to find out more, support our work through volunteering, or get involved with our dementia clubs, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 0118 950 2480
📧 [email protected]
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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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