For most people, the key to being able to live independently at home is finding the right kinds of practical support - whether they are facing health challenges, recovering after illness or an accident, or just getting older. This section lists organisations helping people in the Swindon area manage day-to-day life at home.

Alzheimer's and Dementia
Information and support for people with all forms of dementia and variant CJD.

British Red Cross - Home from Hospital Service (The Great Western Hospital)
Practical help and support for people living alone shortly after discharge from hospital.

British Red Cross - Medical Loan Service
Short-term loan of wheelchairs, commodes, raised toilet seats, bath seats, backrests, etc.

British Red Cross - Skin Camouflage Service
Help for people with skin blemishes, scars, etc.

Co-op Store to Door Service
Shopping and delivery service for the housebound and elderly.

Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) (Swindon Borough Council)
Provides an assessment and care planning service to adults with learning disabilities.

Complementary Health Practices
A list of local practices.

Counsel and Care for the Elderly
A free advisory and advocacy service for older people and those involved with their care.

Crime Prevention
Police crime prevention officers based at Swindon Central Police Station.

Direct Payments - Swindon Borough Council
Direct payments are available to people assessed as being eligible for community care services.

Disabled Living Foundation
Provides information and advice on equipment to assist with all aspects of daily living.

Foundations Trust
Help and advice on repairs and home improvements for older and disabled people.

Hearing Team (Swindon Borough Council)
The team can provide rehabilitation and equipment for people with a hearing loss to help them in their own homes.

Home Care (Swindon Borough Council)
Support for people of all ages living in their own homes.

Homeline 24-hour Emergency Service (Swindon Borough Council)
Community alarm service supporting older and vulnerable clients living in their own homes.

Joint Community Teams (JCTs) (Swindon Borough Council and Primary Care Trust)
Health and social care provided in the community and delivered by district nurses, social workers and occupational therapists.

Library Services (Swindon Borough Council)
Information for library users.

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

Living Options
Services provided by and for people with physical disabilities.

Rehabilitation Units (Swindon Borough Council and Primary Care Trust)
Provide older people with a programme of residential recuperation or rehabilitation.

Ridgeway Care and Repair (Swindon)
Provide a friendly, efficient and helpful service to people in the Swindon area to help people remain in their own homes by providing assistance with repairs, adaptation and handihelp service.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Charity providing information and advice promoting safety within the home.

SCAMP (Southern Communications and Media Project)
Provides computer equipment and any necessary adaptations to people with disabilities.

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.

Tesco Home Delivery Service
Deliver food orders made via their website direct to the door in the Swindon area.

Wiltshire Farm Foods
Deliver frozen meals to the door in the Swindon area.