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    The Kingsley Organisation

    We are moving!
    With effect from 1 January 2012 our new address and phone number will be,

    Kingsley Brokerage and Direct Payment Service
    1210 Parkview
    Arlington business park
    Theale
    Reading
    RG7 4TY

    Telephone

    Pam: 01189657662

    Nina: 18002 01189657662

    Our email addresses will remain the same.

    We are an independent charity working in partnership with West Berkshire Council to provide a Direct Payment service in the West Berkshire area. It offers individually tailored support to people using or considering using Direct Payment to manage their own Community Care services.

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    The Kingsley Organisation web site.

    Kingsley now offer a range of Brokerage services to both those who fund their own care/support services and those who are funded by the local authority, for more information, click the link on the left, phone 0118 9419934, or email using the mailer form. Click here for email form.

    Click here for full details.

    ILF has changed the eligibilty criteria for new applicants. see link below.

    Click here to read article.

    MARCH 2010 Newsletter now online - please use the NEWSLETTER link in the left.

     

    This website contains detailed information on Community Care Direct Payments, The West Berkshire Direct Payment Service, as well as providing links to other organisations to other agencies that maybe helpful.

    This web site is intended as a guide to answer some of your questions, but the Support Service can offer a friendly, personalised service to guide you through the process.

    What are Community Care Direct Payments?

    A payment direct to you so that you can arrange your own care/support services, giving you choice, control and therefore more independence.

    Click here for a Guide to Direct Payments which gives a general overview

    Click here to find out how the Direct Payment Process Works

    You might find it useful to visit the FAQ page (Frequently asked questions)

    Check the News panel below for latest news.

    Disclaimer
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