People move for many reasons. This section lists support and information available to people in the Swindon area where a change in physical or mental health, harassment or simply getting older prompts the decision to move.

Accommodation Deposit Guarantee Scheme (Swindon Borough Council)
Help with payment of a deposit or a deposit guarantee for a private let.

Age Concern Swindon
Information about the services offered by Age Concern.

Age Concern Swindon
Information about the services offered by Age Concern.

Age Concern Swindon
Information about the services offered by Age Concern.

Help The Aged
National advice service for older people and their carers.

Housing Allocations and Advice (Swindon Borough Council)
Provides help and advice to council tenants on housing matters.

Housing Associations
Housing associations are registered social landlords set up to provide affordable rented housing.

Housing Services Desk (Swindon Borough Council)
Provides housing advice and takes reports from council tenants when housing repairs are required.

Jobcentre Plus (DWP)
Information about employment from the Government.

Leonard Cheshire
Works with disabled people, helping them to live independently.

Literature Line (DoH)
Government service, providing free literature on various subjects.

Long-term and Permanent Accommodation (Swindon Borough Council)
Offers long- and medium-term accommodation placements.

Mencap (Swindon and District)
Local Branch of national charity providing support to people with learning disability and their carers.

Meningitis Research Foundation
Charity at the forefront of fighting death and disability resulting from meningitis and septicaemia.

Mental Health Supported Housing
Assists users of statutory mental health services wishing to access council accommodation.

Mentality
National charity dedicated to the promotion of mental health.

Residential Homes (Swindon Borough Council)
For older people and adults with disabilities.

Rethink (formerly the National Schizophrenia Fellowship)
National organisation providing support and information for people with severe mental illness, their families and carers.

Sheltered Housing Team (Swindon Borough Council)
Provides independent living accommodation with support from resident or visiting wardens for people of pensionable age and those with disabilities.

Swindon Key Scheme Threshold Housing Link
Charity, which may be able to help with payment of a housing deposit or a deposit guarantee.

Swindon Mind
Promotes positive mental health, raises awareness, campaigns locally.

Swindon Women’s Aid (Domestic Violence)
Refuge for women abused by their husband or partner.

SWISH Support for Service Tenants
Offers independent advice and support to tenants experiencing difficulties.

The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI)
Carry out inspections of social care organisations and publish reports.