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Swindon Carers Centre

Address: Swindon Carers Centre
Sanford House, Sanford Street
SN1 1HE

Listing Category:

Disability, General, Health & wellbeing, Swindon VX

Short Description:

Charity that supports all unpaid carers in Swindon

Website:

http://www.swindoncarers.org.uk/

Phone:

01793 531133

Email:

carers@swindoncarers.org.uk

Video link:

Swindon VX presentation

Opening Times:

Mon-Thursday 09:30-16.30 and Friday 09:30-16.00

Referral process / Form Link:

Adult carers (over 18) www.swindoncarers.org.uk/carer-registration/
Young carers (5-17) www.swindoncarers.org.uk/young-carer-referral-form/

Age Range:

5- no upper limit

Service On Offer:

Full Carer assessments (CARE act 2014 and Children and Family Act 2014, signposting, Emergency Card scheme, support to access social services for the carer and their dependent, Benefits advice, Groups and activities for all ages, links with Swindon Borough council social services, Great Western Hospital, BSW CCG, all schools in Swindon, all GP surgeries in Swindon, access to breaks including support to access funding if eligible, support with other grant making if eligible

Target Group/s:

All unpaid carers in Swindon Our Vision Creating a community where carers are recognised, valued and supported. Our Mission To improve the wellbeing of people with caring responsibilities in and around Swindon

Disability Experts CIC

Address: 1 John Street
SN1 1RT

Listing Category:

Disability, Health & wellbeing, Swindon VX, Young people

Short Description:

Working with and supporting people with disabilities and mental health conditions to live as independently as possible.

Website:

http://www.disabilityexperts.co.uk

Phone:

07870643734

Email:

office@disabilityexperts.co.uk

Listing Tags:

Disability, Employment, Independence, Social Support, Training

Opening Times:

10am – 4pm Monday – Friday

Referral process / Form Link:

Referral Form – people can self refer or be referred by someone working on their behalf

Age Range:

16+

Service On Offer:

Training, mentoring and social support to live as independently as possible.

Target Group/s:

People aged 16+ with a disability, long-term health condition or and/or mental health condition

STEP (Swindon)

Address: STEP (Swindon), Nythe Youth Centre, The Drive, Nythe
SN3 3RD

Listing Category:

Disability, Swindon VX, Young people

Short Description:

Tailor-made therapeutic sessions, enabling children to work through issues that are negatively affecting their lives and the lives of those around them, providing support and life skills development and learning opportunities.

Website:

https://stepswindon.co.uk/

Phone:

01793 714042

Email:

swindonstep@aol.com

Age Range:

7 to 18

Alzheimer’s Society

Listing Category:

Disability, Health & wellbeing, Swindon VX

Website:

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

Phone:

01793 485404

Email:

swindon@alzheimers.org.uk

Referral process / Form Link:

Email or telephone call.

DASH (Discovering Autistic Spectrum Happiness)

Address: DASH, Sanford House, Sanford Street, Swindon
SN1 1HE

Listing Category:

Disability, Swindon VX

Short Description:

DASH is an independent local charity whose mission is to improve the quality of life of adults on the Autisitc Spectrum.

Website:

http://dashswindon.com/

Phone:

07554 665715

Email:

Info@dashswindon.com

Video link:

Swindon VX presentation

Referral process / Form Link:

phone or email, clients can self refer

Age Range:

18+

Service On Offer:

DASH’s Autism Matters service provides and Information and Advice Service for adults on the Autistic Spectrum, we also provide information to parents and families of children on the autistic spectrum, as well as anyone supporting or employing, or working with people on the autistic spectrum.
DASH facilitates several social groups for adults on the Autistic Spectrum.

Target Group/s:

Adults with Autism

Swindon MS & Neuro Therapy Centre

Address: Bradbury House, Westmead Dr, Westmead, Swindon SN5 7ER
SN5 7ER

Listing Category:

Disability, Health & wellbeing, Swindon VX

Short Description:

The Centre is a one stop shop for people with neurological conditions, and their families. We offer mutual understanding and support, providing services to help manage physical symptoms and reduce the progression of neurological conditions.

Website:

http://www.msswindon.org.uk

Phone:

01793 481700

Email:

stcswindon@msswindon.org.uk

Video link:

Swindon VX presentation

Opening Times:

8.30am – 3pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Closed – Tuesday

Referral process / Form Link:

Please call us on: 01793 481700 or email: stcswindon@msswindon.org.uk

Stonewater Supported Housing

Listing Category:

Disability, Swindon VX

Short Description:

Stonewater offer accommodation and support to Young People aged between 16 and 25years old within a range of YP Projects located throughout Swindon. Stonewater also have specialist Projects offering accommodation and support to those with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health.

Website:

https://www.stonewater.org/find-a-home/supported-living/

Email:

Tanya.barker@stonewater.org

Video link:

Swindon VX presentation

Referral process / Form Link:

Via SBC

Swindon Down’s Syndrome Group