Getting out on a regular basis and meeting others can be a lifeline, particularly where advancing years, lack of mobility or disability are keeping people housebound. This section provides details of some of the social opportunities open to people in the Swindon area.
AllotmentsHow to apply for an allotment in Swindon.
Beavers Action Group for the DisabledProvides help and advice on any impairment or condition.
Breathe Easy GroupSupport Group - part of the British Lung Foundation (BLF)
Caribbean Lunch ClubLunch club for elderly Afro-Caribbeans.
Central LibraryThe main library in Swindon town centre
CinemasIncluding details of facilities for the disabled at Swindon cinemas.
Clapham Hobbs Day Centre (Swindon Borough Council)Day centre for adults with physical disabilities.
Covingham LibraryMain library in Covingham.
CraftboxAn craft organisation delivering services specifically tailored towards those living in sheltered housing, retirement home schemes, and care centres.
Deaf Essential Access Forum (D.E.A.F.)Campaign group working on behalf of deaf and hard or hearing people in the Swindon area
Even Swindon LibraryLibrary in part of the Even Swindon Community Centre, Swindon.
Gorse Hill LibraryLibrary within Gorse Hill, Swindon.
Green HutOffers practical support to people over the age of 16 with mental health difficulties, unemployed people and homeless people.
Hands On CommunicationLocally-based booking agency providing communication support for the deaf community
Harry Garrett Court Day CentreDay Centre run by Swindon Borough Council
HeadwayDay centre for people recovering from traumatic head injuries.
Health HydroLeisure centre run by Swindon Borough Council.
Highworth LibraryLibrary within Highworth, Swindon.
HolidaysInformation for disabled holiday makers.
Langton HouseResidential Care Home
Library Services (Swindon Borough Council)Information for library users.
Liden LibraryLibrary within Liden, Swindon.
Lifestyle Centre (Swindon Borough Council)Advice and help in setting up sports and fitness groups.
Limbless Association (Swindon Group)Local group providing information, social facilities and outings for members
Link CentreLeisure centre in West Swindon.
Moredon and Rodbourne Cheney LibraryLibrary within Moredon and Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon.
Newburgh House (Swindon Borough Council)Day centre for older people.
North Swindon LibraryLibrary on Orbital Retail Park, Swindon.
Oasis Leisure CentreLeisure centre.
Old Town LibraryLibrary on Victoria Road, Swindon.
Olympic ClubSocial club for adults with learning disabilities.
Open Door CentreA social and leisure centre for adults with a learning disability, physical disability and/or mental health problems.
Open Door CentreA social and leisure centre for adults with a learning disability, physical disability and/or mental health problems.
Parivaar Asian Women’s GroupDrop-in sessions for Asian women for friendship and support.
Park LibraryLibrary in Cavendish Square, Swindon.
Penhill LibraryLibrary in Penhill Drive, Swindon.
Pinehurst LibraryLibrary in Pinehurst, Swindon.
Pinehurst People’s CentreIncluding a disabled sports club, elderly housebound club and an information centre.
Sangam Centre for Older Asian PeopleSocial support for older Asian people, mostly Hindi and/or Gujarati speakers.
Swindon Asian Women’s Association (SAWA)Support group, which sets up courses and training according to the needs of its members.
Swindon Community DatabaseHelp people with learning disabilities with housing, finding properties and moving.
Swindon MindPromotes positive mental health, raises awareness, campaigns locally.
Swindon Stroke Support GroupAims to further the abilities of people who have had a stroke and help them to socialise as they did previously.
Swindon Stroke Support GroupAims to further the abilities of people who have had a stroke and help them to socialise as they did previously.
SwindonCard (Swindon Borough Council)Provides access to council facilities and activities at a reduced rate.
The Ridings Day Centre (Swindon Borough Council)Day centre for older people.
University of the Third Age (U3A)Open to anyone over 50 not in full time employment.
Upham Road Resource CentreA day service available to adults, including those with a learning disability.
Upham Road Resource CentreA day service available to adults, including those with a learning disability.
Upper Stratton LibraryLibrary within Beechcroft Road, Swindon.
Walcot LibraryLibrary in Walcot, Swindon.
West Swindon LibraryLibrary within Whitehill Way, Swindon.
Wheelchair SportsWheelchair Tennis in Swindon.
Whitbourne HouseResidential Care Home
Wick HouseResidential Care Home
Wiltshire Blind AssociationOffers information, support, resources and social opportunities.
Wroughton LibraryLibrary in Wroughton, Swindon.
Wroughton Social Stroke ClubA club for those affected by a stroke - either directly or indirectly.
Wyvern TheatreTheatre in the centre of Swindon.
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