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Alzheimer’s Society
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Phone
01793 485404
Big Breakfast Plus
Listing Title
Short Description
Provide a free cooked breakfast 7 days/week for homeless people in Swindon and chance to relax and socialise in a warm place offering easy access to local support services
Phone
07971419360
Address
Swindon
SN
Opening Times
Temporarily closed
Age Range
18+
Service On Offer
Big Breakfast Plus has been supporting and serving homeless people in Swindon since 1993. We are the only charitable organisation in Swindon who provide a free cooked breakfast, cereal and toast 7 days a week, with unlimited refills of hot drinks and an opportunity for homeless people to meet and socialise in a warm and inviting place. We also provide a safe place for outreach workers from other local support agencies to introduce themselves and encourage our guests to take advantage of advice and signposting available.
Target Group/s
Homeless, those at risk of homelessness, potentially families in need
Building Bridges
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Listing Category
Phone
01380 732821
Age Range
15+ For young people who should be in education, we will need a referral for Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) or at risk of NEET.
Target Group/s
People facing barriers or challanges in gaining employement.
Citizens Advice Swindon
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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.
Phone
08082787813
Address
Sanford House
Sanford Street
Swindon
SN1 1HE
Opening Times
Adviceline open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4pm
Age Range
14+
Target Group/s
Everyone
Disability Experts CIC
Short Description
Working with and supporting people with disabilities and mental health conditions to live as independently as possible.
Phone
07870643734
Address
1 John Street
SN1 1RT
Opening Times
10am - 4pm Monday - Friday
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
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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.
Phone
01793 674820
Address
Avocet House
The Dorcan Complex, Faraday Road, Dorcan, Swindon
SN3 5HQ
Opening Times
Monday through Friday 9am till 4.30pm
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
Healthwatch Swindon
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Short Description
We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in Swindon. We’re here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care.
Phone
01793 497 777
Address
Sanford House
Sanford Street
Swindon
SN1 1HE
Opening Times
09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
Service On Offer
Feedback about and signposting to health and social care services in Swindon
Target Group/s
Anyone who uses local health and social care services
IMPACT Swindon and Wiltshire active recovery service
Listing Category
Short Description
Substance misuse support in Swindon and Wiltshire.
Phone
0345 603 6993
Address
4 Temple Chambers, Temple Street
SN1 1SQ
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
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
Inner Flame
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Short Description
Empowering young people to plan a bright future and giving them the skills and mindset to make it happen.
Website
Phone
07531473482
Address
The Shaftesbury Centre
Percy Street
SWINDON
SN2 2AZ
Age Range
16 to 25
Service On Offer
Free programmes for young people. Programmes focus on confidence-building, getting work ready, employability, mental health and managing anxiety.
Target Group/s
Unemployed 16-25 year olds, those living with anxiety
Ipsum Mental Health Charity
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Short Description
We are a mental health charity that supports the community of Swindon and surrounding areas.
Phone
01793 695405
Address
13, Milton Rd, Swindon, Wiltshire
SN1 5JE
Opening Times
9.00am - 9.00pm Monday - Thursday
9.00am - 5.00pm Fridays
10.00am - 5.00pm Saturdays
Age Range
11years upwards
Service On Offer
Art groups, Therapeutic creative writing, Poetry Corner
Monthly radio show created and produced by our service users
One to One music lessons,
One to one counselling
Meditation
Relaxation
Social hours 3 times aweek
Target Group/s
Those experiancing poor mental health