This section signposts the way to information and practical and emotional support (particularly related to health issues) via one-to-one counselling, support groups, local and national organisations, and helplines.
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.
Alcohol and DrugsInformation about Alcohol and Drug problems.
Alcoholics AnonymousHelps anyone who has a desire to give up alcohol.
ArthritisInformation for Arthritis suffers.
Asylum SeekersInformation for Asylum seekers.
AutismWorks to help people with autism and Asperger syndrome live their lives with as much independence as possible
BereavementInformation about bereavement.
BlindnessSee: Sight Impairments
Brain and Spine FoundationResearch, education and information for people affected by disorders of the brain and spine.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer in WiltshireLocal support group open to those experiencing, or those who have experienced, breast cancer.
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 -International Tracing and Messaging ServiceRestoring links between people separated across borders by war and disaster.
CancerInformation about cancer.
CarersGovernment website giving information for carers.
Cerebral PalsyInformation about cerebral palsy.
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)Offers free confidential advice on various matters.
CJD (Variant CJD)See: Alzheimer’s
CoeliacsLocal support group offering support and help to people diagnosed with Coeliac disease.
Community Dental Service (Primary Care Trust)Dental service for people with disabilities who are unable to receive care from a general service.
Community MediationCommunity Mediation
Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) (Swindon Borough Council)Provides an assessment and care planning service to adults with learning disabilities.
ComputersInformation for disabled computer users.
Counsel and Care for the ElderlyA free advisory and advocacy service for older people and those involved with their care.
Counselling and PsychotherapyInformation about Counselling and Psychotherapy services.
Crime PreventionPolice crime prevention officers based at Swindon Central Police Station.
Crisis Support Service (CSS) (Swindon Borough Council and Primary Care Trust)Short-term support to people over the age of 65 who are facing a medical crisis.
Cystic Fibrosis TrustLocal support group for people with cystic fibrosis and their families.
DeafnessSee: Hearing Impairments
DementiaSee: Alzheimer’s and Dementia
DepressionInformation about depression.
DiabetesInformation about diabetes.
Disability IssuesInformation about disability issues.
Down’s Syndrome AssociationSupporting people with Down’s Syndrome.
DressabilityClothing advice and information for people with disabilities.
DrugsLink to alcohol and drugs.
DyslexiaThe British Dyslexia Association.
Eating DisordersAnorexia and Builimia Relief
Epilepsy Information about Epilepsy.
Family MediationImpartial mediators who help divorcing or separating couples to reach decisions about their children, finances and property.
Green HutOffers practical support to people over the age of 16 with mental health difficulties, unemployed people and homeless people.
Gynae CFor women who have had any form of gynaecological cancer.
Head InjuryInformation about head injuries.
Hearing Impairments Information about hearing impairment.
Heart HealthInformation about heart health matters.
Help The AgedNational advice service for older people and their carers.
Helplines WebsiteDirectory of 1,000 helplines with useful links to other organisations.
HolidaysInformation for disabled holiday makers.
HousingSee: Accommodation and Your Home
HydrocephalusSee: Spina Bifida
Keeping WarmInformation about keeping warm.
Learning DisabilitiesInformation about services for people with learning disabilities.
Legal AdviceSee: separate section: Legal Advice
Limbless Association (Swindon Group)Local group providing information, social facilities and outings for members
Living OptionsServices provided by and for people with physical disabilities.
LungsInformation about lungs and staying healthy.
Macmillan Cancer ReliefProvides practical and emotional support for cancer sufferers and their families.
Macmillan NursesMacmillan nurses specialise in cancer and palliative care.
Mental Health IssuesInformation about mental health issues.
Millen Advice PointIndependent confidential advice on welfare benefits, housing, immigration and money advice.
Motor Neurone Disease (MND)Support and advice to people with Motor Neurone Disease and their families.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Information about multiple sclerosis.
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)Information and support for those affected by MD.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)Information about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)
NetDoctorThe ‘Support Groups’ section of the Netdoctor website.
NHS DirectNHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service, providing confidential information.
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.
Osteoporosis GroupSupport group for people with osteoporosis and their carers.
Pain ConcernInformation and support for pain sufferers, those who care for them and about them.
Parivaar Asian Women’s GroupDrop-in sessions for Asian women for friendship and support.
Parkinson’s Disease Society, SwindonLocal group giving support and information to people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their carers.
Parks Advice PointProvides information on housing and welfare benefits, debt and employment.
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)Provides information and support to people who use NHS services in any way, eg: patients, carers and relatives.
PsychotherapySee: Counselling and Psychotherapy
Rape SupportOffers a service to victims of sexual assault, rape and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
RefugeesLink to Asylum Seeker information
RelateHelp people to work through their relationship difficulties and reach their own decisions about the best way forward.
Religious FaithsHospital chaplains can help put people in touch with faith groups in the Swindon area.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)Charity providing information and advice promoting safety within the home.
SamaritansConfidential and emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
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.
Shaw TrustSpecialist centres around the UK, which offer a variety of pre-employment activities, work related learning and support.
Sight ImpairmentsLocal and national organisations for people with sight problems.
SmokingLocal and national organisations with advice about smoking.
Spina BifidaAssociation of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBAH)
Spinal Injuries AssociationNational organisation for spinal cord injured people, their families and friends.
StrokeA range of information for stroke sufferers, their family and carers.
Survivors SwindonSupports adult male survivors of child sexual abuse and adult sexual assaults/rape.
Swindon Asian Women’s Association (SAWA)Support group, which sets up courses and training according to the needs of its members.
Swindon Counselling ServiceCounselling service for people who would like to explore the difficulties in their lives.
Swindon Ileostomy Association (Swindon ia)Local support group for people who have had, or who are about to have, invasive bowel surgery.
Swindon Racial Equality CouncilProvides information for people with immigration, equal opportunities and racial harassment enquiries.
Swindon Women’s Aid (Domestic Violence)Refuge for women abused by their husband or partner.
SWISH Support for Service TenantsOffers independent advice and support to tenants experiencing difficulties.
ThriveNational horticultural charity that uses gardening to improve the lives of disabled people, the disadvantaged and older people with dementia.
Victim Support WiltshireSupport victims of crime. Practical support such as going to court with victims.
Well Women CentreFree and confidential advice to women.
Wheelchair Users GroupOffers advice and support to wheelchair users.
Wiltshire and Swindon Users’ Network (WSUN)An independent organisation set up in 1991 by long-term users of health and social care services.
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