Information and Advice Service
- Location: Age UK Berkshire
- Price: Free
All of our information and advice services are free of charge, independent and confidential.
Email: info@ageukberkshire.org.uk
Telephone: 0118 959 4242
Essential information and expert advice for people aged 50 or older in Berkshire, and their family, friends and carers. We provide comprehensive, independent and confidential advice on a wide range of topics, including benefits advice, and how to find and access support for your needs.
All of our information and advice services are free of charge, independent and confidential
Our friendly Information and Advice Service team are here to help you. Please get in touch to find out more.
How to access the service:
- Visit us in our offices in the centre of Reading (upstairs in the Broad Street Mall), between 10 am and 3 pm Monday to Friday.
- Call us on 0118 959 4242.
- Email us: info@ageukberkshire.org.uk. We will get back to you within one working week.
If you are struggling to reach us, you may find the Age UK National Information & Advice Line are able to help you - call 0800 169 6565.
What can we help you with?
We can help with a wide range of issues, including things like:
- Social care - such as finding a care home or getting some help at home, and how it's funded
- Your income - including free benefits checks, help with applying for benefits, pension advice and cost of living advice
- Your home - information on staying warm at home, home adaptations and how to prevent falls
- Legal issues - such as wills, Power of Attorney, and how to deal with an estate
And much more...
Read our info guides
Age UK produces free information guides and factsheets on a wide range of topics, including home adaptations, dementia, and advice for carers. You can find a complete list of guides and factsheets on the Age UK National website.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/information-advice/guides-and-factsheets/
Find information online
If you prefer to read information online, the Age UK National website has information and advice on many topics, including how to find a care home, how to avoid scams, and Power of Attorney.