Helping others
Check on older neighbours or relatives, especially those living alone or who have serious illnesses to make sure they are safe, warm and well.
Winter vaccines
Vaccines are safe and effective to give you protection against things like Covid-19 and flu this winter. Find out more on:
- Covid-19 vaccines
- Flu jabs
Illness or disability
You or your family may be entitled to benefits for those experiencing illness or disability, these include:
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for adults under state retirement age
- Attendance Allowance for those over state retirement age
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children under 16, new claims are not means-tested
Receiving these benefits may increase entitlement to other benefits such as Pension Credit and Council Tax support.
Seek advice if you are already claiming a disability benefit such as DLA for adults, as your award will stop if you claim PIP instead.
If you're too unwell to work, you may be entitled to New Style Employment and Support Allowance and/or Universal Credit with Limited Capability for Work or Work Related Activity.
Wokingham Wellbeing Service - Mind in Berkshire
Free one-to-one sessions to people who may be experiencing mental health issues or other social or lifestyle issues that are impacting on their wellbeing.
The support provided aims to encourage and enable people to link in with local community support. It also helps people develop tools to increase their ability to manage their own wellbeing.
You can contact the service via the Joy app or webpages, via your GP and you can find out more information about this service on the Mind website.
Help with prescriptions and dental treatments
If you have a low income, the NHS Low Income Scheme could help you pay for some items. This includes NHS prescription charges, NHS dental treatment charges, the cost of sight tests, glasses and contact lenses, the cost of travelling to receive NHS treatment or NHS wigs and fabric supports (check with your hospital for their arrangements for supplying NHS wigs).
How much help you get depends on your weekly income and necessary outgoings, plus any savings or investments you have at the time you apply.
Support services locally
The Wokingham Directory signposts a number of local support services you could use.
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