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.
Age Concern SwindonInformation about the services offered by Age Concern.
Age Concern SwindonInformation about the services offered by Age Concern.
Age Concern SwindonInformation about the services offered by Age Concern.
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.
CinemasIncluding details of facilities for the disabled at Swindon cinemas.
Clapham Hobbs Day Centre (Swindon Borough Council)Day centre for adults with physical disabilities.
Day CentresLocal day centres.
Deaf Centre SwindonFor people who are profoundly deaf or have a hearing loss.
Green HutOffers practical support to people over the age of 16 with mental health difficulties, unemployed people and homeless people.
HeadwayDay centre for people recovering from traumatic head injuries.
Health HydroLeisure centre run by Swindon Borough Council.
HolidaysInformation for disabled holiday makers.
Langton House (Swindon Borough Council)Day centre for older people.
Library Services (Swindon Borough Council)Information for library users.
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.
Multiple Sclerosis SocietyGroup providing support, information and social activities to people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Newburgh House (Swindon Borough Council)Day centre for older people.
Oasis Leisure CentreLeisure centre.
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.
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.
Stroke Centre ThamesdownSocial group which helps to rebuild confidence after stroke and offers a break to carers.
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.
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.
Wheelchair SportsWheelchair Tennis in Swindon.
Whitbourne House (Swindon Borough Council)Day centre for older people.
Wick House Day Centre (Swindon Borough Council)Day centre for older people.
Wiltshire Blind AssociationOffers information, support, resources and social opportunities.
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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