West Berkshire Council has written to us to give notice on all Short Breaks Funding from 31st March 2016. They are also consulting to find out whether families need these services. If you feel that West Berkshire Mencap should be able to provide Children’s Services could you sign the petition on the link below. Please …
The Trustees of West Berkshire Mencap are extremely concerned about recent misleading statements that have appeared in the press. We would like to set the record straight. ABOUT WEST BERKSHIRE MENCAP West Berkshire Mencap is a specialist charity with highly trained and dedicated staff, supported by a fantastic team of volunteers. This means it is …
BBC South Today’s news yesterday featured a piece about the potential closure of our Children Services. Respite care cut for 7-year-old Estella”It’s like living in a warzone”. That’s how one Berkshire mum has described the struggle to look after her daughter who has serious health and learning difficulties. Helen Franklin from Newbury says she relies …
We have received a letter from West Berkshire Council giving us the statutory 6 months’ notice required to terminate all of their funding for our children’s short break funding. This means that, from 31st March 2016, all Children’s Services, except Bubble and Sibling Club, will close completely and staff will be made redundant. We would …
