Keeping healthy is another key to independence for many people. Below is a list of orgainsations helping people in the Swindon area to stay healthy in various ways.
AcupuncturistsAn ancient system of healing, effective for a variety of conditions.
Al-Anon Family GroupsOffers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers.
Al-Anon Family GroupsOffers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers.
Alcohol Advisory ServiceOffers help and counselling for anyone concerned about alcohol and drug taking.
Anorexia and Bulimia ReliefConfidential self-help group and one-to-one support for people with eating disorders.
AromatherapistsMassage using essential aromatic oils for physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
Bengali Mother and Toddler GroupRun by a Bengali-speaking group worker.
Body and Mind CoachingBody and Mind Coaching is a combination of treatments and products for individuals or groups, to help with relaxation and well-being ... both physical and mental.
British Heart Foundation (BHF)Information about the British Heart Foundation.
CancerBACUPNational helpline providing information and support for people with cancer and their carers.
ChiropodistsIndependent practitioners carrying out a range of foot care.
ChiropractorsA holistic health care system relating to the care of the spine and nervous system.
Community Nursing - Evening and Night Service (Primary Care Trust)Out-of-hours district nursing services in the evening, night-time or weekends.
Community Physiotherapy Service (Primary Care Trust) (Community Rehabilitation Team)Offers assessment and treatment for older people and adults with disabilities.
Complementary Health PracticesA list of local practices.
Continence Advisory Service (Primary Care Trust)Assessments, advice and provision of disposable incontinence products to people in their own homes.
Dental PracticesA list of local practices.
DiabetesInformation about diabetes.
District Nursing Team (Primary Care Trust and Swindon Borough Council)Provides nursing services to all with a health or social care need registered with a GP in Swindon.
DruglinkAdvice, information, support, counselling, treatment and needle exchange.
Flu VaccinationsWhere to find out about annual vaccinations.
Focus on Carers and Self Help, Princess Royal Trust for CarersA wide variety of information and support for any carer in Swindon.
Gay Men’s HealthConfidential support and advocacy. Counselling service available.
GP SurgeriesA list of GP surgeries in Swindon.
Health CentresList of Health Centres in Swindon.
HomoeopathsA list of local practices.
Learning Disabilities - Community Nursing Service (Primary Care Trust)Offers support to individuals of any age who require specialist help with learning disabilities.
Literature Line (DoH)Government service, providing free literature on various subjects.
Multiple Sclerosis Therapy CentreCare and support, plus advice on care, diet, nutrition and hyperbaric oxygen.
Narcotics AnonymousInformation, support and advice for ex drug users and their carers.
Natural Health Clinic Information about services offered at the Natural Health Clinic.
NHS DirectNHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service, providing confidential information.
NHS Smoking HelplineInformation and advice.
NHS Walk in CentreOffers a range of services and advice on general health issues.
Nutrition and Dietetic Service (Primary Care Trust)Assessment and advice on all matters relating to diet and health.
Ophthalmic OpticiansDetails of Opticians in and around Swindon.
OsteopathsLocal practitioners correcting disturbances in the circulation.
Parivaar Asian Women’s GroupDrop-in sessions for Asian women for friendship and support.
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)Provides information and support to people who use NHS services in any way, eg: patients, carers and relatives.
PharmaciesA list of Pharmacies in and around Swindon.
Pharmacy Plus DirectPrescription delivery service.
PhysiotherapistsPractitioners to restore movement and function within the body.
Physiotherapy Department (The Great Western Hospital)Assessment and treatment for older people and adults with disabilities.
Physiotherapy-Learning Disabilities Service (Primary Care Trust)Assessment and treatment for people with learning disabilities.
PilatesA slow, controlled, gentle form of exercise often used following injury.
Podiatry Service, Primary Care TrustProvides assessment and treatment for conditions affecting feet and lower limbs.
ReflexologyThe application of pressure to the feet or hands to enable the body to heal itself.
Reiki HealingA form of energy healing using spiritually guided life force energy.
Sangam Centre for Older Asian PeopleSocial support for older Asian people, mostly Hindi and/or Gujarati speakers.
Sexual HealthAdvice on sexual health, smear tests, contraception, tests for sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy.
SPECAL (Specialized Early Care for Alzheimer’s)An independent dementia care charity offering an innovative and highly practical method of care.
Speech and Language Therapy Service (SALT) (Primary Care Trust)For any adult who has acquired a communication and/or swallowing difficulty.
Swindon Asian Women’s Association (SAWA)Support group, which sets up courses and training according to the needs of its members.
Swindon Ileostomy Association (Swindon ia)Local support group for people who have had, or who are about to have, invasive bowel surgery.
Swindon MindPromotes positive mental health, raises awareness, campaigns locally.
Tai Chi and Chi GungSlow rhythmic movements and breathing techniques to promote health and well-being.
Terrence Higgins Trust (HIV/AIDS)The UK’s largest charity offering advice and support to people whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS.
Thamesdown Hydrotherapy PoolTherapeutic pool with assistants on hand to help with mobility in the water.
Well Women CentreFree and confidential advice to women.
Wiltshire Dental HelplineAdvice on dental services in the Swindon area from Wiltshire Health Authority.
Winter Warmth Advice Line (DoH)Provides free advice on keeping warm and well in winter.
Winter Warmth Advice Line (DoH)-2Provides free advice on keeping warm and well in winter.
YogaAn ancient system of personal development, emcompassing body, mind and spirit.
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