Voluntary organisation – last updated: 6 October 2008
Primary interest: Health
Area of activity: Entertainment & Socialising
Primary beneficiaries: Young person (11-15 years), Adult, Older person, Chronic condition, Physical disability
Telephone: 0118 9545182
Email: arlene.riley@hotmail.co.uk Web site: www.arthritismatters.org
We aim to promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of arthritis in Reading and the surrounding area through the provision of support and welfare, education and practical advice, financial assistance in supporting various activities to people with arthritis and to advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to arthritis. We run Tai Chi lessons and hydrotherapy sessions which help sufferers of arthritis stay flexible and helps mobility and balance. We also organise social events with various speakers and topics where people can meet and chat and get information and advice.
Contact details as above
Arthritis Matters, Phoenix Day Centre, Amethyst Lane, READING, RG30 2EZ
Socials take place on the third Wednesday of March, April, May, June, September, October and second Wednesday in December. Times are 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Mrs Arlene Riley - Secretary
Mrs Kim Seabrook - Chair
kimseabrook@btinternet.com
