Community Navigation
Supporting people across Wokingham Borough to engage in selfcare, become more independent & improve their wellbeing... Make a ReferralResident ReceptionsWhat is Community Navigation?
Located at the new Wokingham Charity and Community Hub at Waterford House in Wokingham, the Community Navigation Scheme is an information giving and signposting service.
Our Community Navigators can signpost residents to the most appropriate services for their needs, offering support to connect with social or physical activities in the community and help manage their own health and wellbeing. The Navigators have excellent knowledge of services, charities and organisations available in the Wokingham area.
Requesting support from the Community Navigation team is easy. Local Wokingham residents over the age of 18 can contact us directly, or be referred by their GP Surgery, Social Worker, or family member, etc. Please feel free to get in touch via our website, give us a call or you may also want to drop in and see us between 10am and 3pm at Waterford House in Wokingham.
The Community Navigation Scheme is open to anyone in Wokingham Borough. You could be a young parent looking for peer support and different activities in your area, or an elderly person looking to find support with managing a health condition or looking for new social networks to join. Being part of a community can make a positive impact to your health and wellbeing. Our Community Navigators will explore a range of options for you to engage with and all information is confidential.
Providing an essential link between health services & the local community…
Our relationship with the client is empowering; We aim to encourage and enable but do not create dependence. We are DBS checked, do not have access to medical records and are available every week day, Monday to Friday. We are here for you and can help you…
➡ Chat things through ➡ Get connected
➡ Find support ➡ Get involved in helping others
The Community Navigators can find out what is available to meet your needs and give you guidance, but it’s your choice overall how you wish to proceed with the information given to you. If you are worried about taking the next steps, then we may be able to make contact for you on your behalf in some circumstances.
It is our aim to connect you with the services and activities that will let you live a happier, healthier and independent life. Sometimes things can become much clearer when you have someone to assist you to explore what you truly need! Please give us a call on 01344 304 404, fill in a referral form, or visit us at the Wokingham Charity & Community Hub.
Community Navigation In Action
“Thank you for all of your help. I wouldn’t have found these activities without you!”
~ From a recent client
We recently had a referral for a very active 90 year old lady. She was finding her current exercise classes a bit too much but wasn’t ready to move to seated exercise classes quite yet.
After chatting on the phone, we sent her some examples of classes suitable for older people. When we caught up, she said she had tried one of the aerobic classes and has been attending ever since with one of her friends.
If this sounds similar to your situation, feel free to get in touch.