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Swindon Carers Centre
Swindon Carers Centre
Address: Swindon Carers Centre
Sanford House, Sanford Street
SN1 1HE
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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
Swindon SEND Families Voice
Swindon SEND Families Voice
Address: Sanford House, Sanford St. Swindon
SN1 1HE
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Short Description:
We represent parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities in Swindon.
Website:
https://swindonsendfamiliesvoice.org.uk/
Phone:
07486873405
Email:
swindonsendfamiliesvoice@outlook.com
Headway Swindon
Address: Avocet House
The Dorcan Complex, Faraday Road, Dorcan, Swindon
SN3 5HQ
Listing Category:
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Short Description:
Headway Swindon is a rehabilitation centre in Dorcan Swindon, that supports adults who have experienced an acquired or traumatic brain injury and their family. We are commissioned by Swindon Borough Council to provide this service but are registered as a charity.
Website:
http://www.headwayswindon.org.uk
Phone:
01793 674820
Email:
info@headwayswindon.org.uk
Video link:
Swindon VX presentation
Opening Times:
Monday through Friday 9am till 4.30pm
Referral process / Form Link:
Anyone can refer to our service. We do have a referral form and you can email to ask for the form or send a message using the website. Once we receive the form we will invite them to visit us and discuss how their injury affects them and are happy to answer any questions. As we are a means tested service funding will be required through the local authority depending on means.
Age Range:
Adults
Service On Offer:
We work on cognitive rehabilitation therapy which is tailor made to suit each person. We also provide sessions on fine motor skills, brain training, Speech & language skills, communication, cooking and many others
Target Group/s:
Brain Injury – Stroke, RTA, Fall, Assault and others
IMPACT Swindon and Wiltshire active recovery service
IMPACT Swindon and Wiltshire active recovery service
Address: 4 Temple Chambers, Temple Street
SN1 1SQ
Listing Category:
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Short Description:
Substance misuse support in Swindon and Wiltshire.
Website:
https://wellbeing.turning-point.co.uk/swindon-and-wiltshire/
Phone:
0345 603 6993
Email:
IMPACTreferrals@turning-point.co.uk
Opening Times:
Monday 9.00 – 5.00
Tuesday 9.00 – 5.00
Wednesday 12.00 – 5.00
Thursday 9.00 – 5.00
Friday 9.00 – 5.00
Referral process / Form Link:
https://tp-sc.custhelp.com/
Age Range:
18+ only
Service On Offer:
Substance misuse Support
Target Group/s:
Those wishing to make positive changes in their Drug or Alcohol use
MHA Communites Swindon
MHA Communites Swindon
Address: MHA Communities Swindon
Fitzwarren House
Kingsdown Road
Swindon

SN3 4TD
Listing Category:
Short Description:
Supporting older people to live later life well
Website:
http://www.mha.org.uk
Phone:
0748 4075 826
Email:
swindon@mha.org.uk
Video link:
https://youtu.be/a5BYGCVypHU
Opening Times:
Monday – Friday 9am till 5pm
Age Range:
60 plus (55 plus with a disability)
Service On Offer:
Monthly Activity pack including our seasonal newsletter, telephone befriending, outside befriending, shopping and prescription collection, fish and chip delivery, walks in the park, general advice and signposting
Target Group/s:
Older people who are isolated and lonely
Willows Counselling & Training
Willows Counselling & Training
Address: The Willows Centre
11 Prospect Place
Old Town
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN1 3LQ
Listing Category:
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Short Description:
A leading provider of counselling and counsellor training in Swindon, Wiltshire and the West of England
Website:
https://www.willowscounselling.org.uk/
Phone:
01793 426 650
Email:
willows@willowscounselling.org.uk
Listing Tags:
Video link:
Swindon VX presentation
Opening Times:
Monday to Thursday 09.30 – 16.30
Friday 09.30 – 13.00
Referral process / Form Link:
Email. Telephone. Self or agency referral. Word-of-mouth.
Age Range:
18+
Service On Offer:
Our general counselling services are affordable and open to everyone. We also specialise in abuse and trauma with its complex problems. Our counselling sessions can be part or fully subsidised. We train people to become professional counsellors from beginner to post qualified and our courses achieve the high standards set by industry recognised bodies such as CPCAB and OCN.
Target Group/s:
Individuals, groups, businesses and organisations looking for support, expertise and partnership in mental health and well-being
Mechanics’ Institution Trust
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Address: Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BL
SN1 5BL
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Short Description:
Building Preservation Trust and community organisation committed to championing local heritage and transforming how people feel about – and are involved in – their local area.
Website:
https://mechanics-trust.org.uk/
Email:
dthackray8@gmail.com
Video link:
Swindon VX presentation
Service On Offer:
Room hire at the Central Community Centre – https://mechanics-trust.org.uk/centralcommunitycentre/
Opportunities to volunteer
Citizens Advice Swindon
Citizens Advice Swindon
Address: Sanford House
Sanford Street
Swindon
SN1 1HE
Listing Category:
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Short Description:
We provide free, confidential, impartial and independant advice on a range of topics, including, benefits, debt, housing, employment, immigration, consumer and more.
We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Website:
http://www.citizensadviceswindon.org.uk
Phone:
08082787813
Email:
advice@swindon.cabnet.org.uk
Video link:
Swindon VX presentation
Opening Times:
Adviceline open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 4pm
Referral process / Form Link:
Adviceline 08082787813
Self referral form: www.citizensadviceswindon.org.uk/contact-form/
Third Party/Professionals referral form: www.citizensadviceswindon.org.uk/referral/
Age Range:
14+
Target Group/s:
Everyone
Renew Swindon
Renew Swindon
Address: Chippenham Close community Centre, Chippenham Close, Penhill SN2 5DB
SN2 5DB
Listing Category:
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Website:
http://www.renewswindon.org.uk
Phone:
07544540476
Email:
dawn@renewswindon.org.uk
Listing Tags:
Age Range:
18 plus
Service On Offer:
Upcycling, Woodwork, Upholstery, Foodshare in conjunction with Swindon Night Shelter. Coming soon. CAP Life skills and CAP Fresh Start, Craft club, Sewing and Art workshops. We are also an official stockist of Frenchic Furniture paint. All profits go to keeping us going!
Target Group/s:
Retired men and local residents of Penhill, although we welcome everyone who might benefit.
Volunteer Centre Swindon
Volunteer Centre Swindon
Address: 1 John Street Swindon
SN! 1RT
Listing Category:
Short Description:
Providing advice and support to organisations and individuals who are interested in volunteering
Website:
http://www.swindonvolunteers.org.uk
Phone:
01793 420557
Email:
ceo@swindonvolunteers.org.uk
Opening Times:
Monday- Friday 9.30-4pm
Referral process / Form Link:
We welcome enquirers from anyone wanting to volunteer or organisations who want to involve volunteers. Please email
Age Range:
Any
Service On Offer:
For volunteer involving organisations we can help with
Good practice advice in volunteer management
Help in developing roles for volunteers including regular, one off and trustee roles along with opportunities for team challenges/corporate volunteering
Help with developing strategies for volunteering
Help marketing volunteer roles, including posting to https://doit.life/
Training in aspects of volunteer management
For people wanting to volunteer we offer
Individual interviews and email service ( during Covid restrictions)
Online brokerage via https://doit.life/
Workshops on being a volunteer
We are delivery partners in Building Bridges https://buildingbridgessw.org.uk/
We administer corporate volunteering through Involve Swindon
Target Group/s:
Adults
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