The Disability Discrimination Act (1995) states that it is your right to have information in a form you can understand. Whether you need special support due to disability or sensory loss, or speak a foreign language, this section lists organisations which may be able to help.
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.
Braille Transcription ServiceExperienced braillist and proofreader offering a transcription service and printing to Braille.
British Deaf AssociationThe UK’s largest national organisation run by deaf people, for deaf people.
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)Offers free confidential advice on various matters.
Disability Information LineFor people with disabilities, their carers and professionals.
Help The AgedNational advice service for older people and their carers.
Language LineProvides a translation and interpretation of 140 languages to public services.
Library Services (Swindon Borough Council)Information for library users.
LipspeakersLipspeakers are hearing people who act as professional aids to communication between deaf and hearing people
Millen Advice PointIndependent confidential advice on welfare benefits, housing, immigration and money advice.
Ouch!The BBC’s website for disabled people.
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.
Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD)Website has online UK communication support directory.
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)Offers information and advice on welfare benefits and services for blind and partially blind people.
Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID)Largest charity representing deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the UK.
SCAMP (Southern Communications and Media Project)Provides computer equipment and any necessary adaptations to people with disabilities.
ScopeA disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy.
social-signpost-specalAn independent dementia care charity offering an innovative and highly practical method of care.
Swindon Borough Council Customer ServicesInformation, advice and access to all council services and personnel.
Swindon Coalition of Disabled peopleOffers advice and information on all aspects of disability.
Swindon Coalition of Disabled peopleOffers advice and information on all aspects of disability.
Swindon Community DatabaseHelp people with learning disabilities with housing, finding properties and moving.
Swindon MindPromotes positive mental health, raises awareness, campaigns locally.
Swindon People FirstA service user-led self-advocacy organisation for people with learning disabilities.
SyntactaThe translation and interpreting service of the University of Bath in Swindon.
Talking Newspaper Association for the Blind (STAN)Weekly Swindon & District Talking Newspaper (STAN).
Translation and Interpretation Services (Swindon Borough Council)Provides advice and accesses translation and interpretation services for Swindon Borough Council staff only.
Well Women CentreFree and confidential advice to women.
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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