At Simply Connect we're on a mission to help people access local community services, activities and organisations that can really help with whatever support they need.
This directory lists services, groups and activities across the Reading area, and is managed by our local partner, Reading Voluntary Action (RVA).
Reading's Social Prescribing service is to link people aged 16 and over to the activities and support offered by Reading’s voluntary and community groups, empowering people to improve their health and wellbeing improve health outcomes.
This can include;
You can find details of local services and support, share information with family and friends, or bookmark and print out service details.
We work to:
Link workers (along with other health and social care professions) can help you access non-medical services that can really help you with whatever issue you are experiencing, that doesn’t necessarily need a medical intervention. This could be specialist support such as managing your health condition, bereavement support, keeping active or counselling services.
To find out more about this service call 0118 937 2273 or email readingsocial.prescribing@nhs.net.
This is when you are referred or signposted into non-clinical services by a professional as a way of supporting or improving your health and wellbeing.
Social Prescribing Link Workers are new posts, funded by the NHS, who will support you and make referrals on your behalf into community services.
There are hundreds of local community organisations registered that you can help by volunteering.
Maybe you want to work with animals, help the homeless, or get involved in a fundraising event - whatever it is, there is someone out there who needs your help.