Adult social care and support news
New measures in place to protect Homeline users during digital switchover
Three major phone companies involved in the digital switchover have signed data sharing agreements with Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Thursday, 29th August 2024-
Residents can have their say on the five-year plan to improve adult social care service
It is a vital service that many residents may come to rely on at various points in their adult lives.
Published: Wednesday, 28th February 2024 -
Cost of living roadshows to help Swindon residents access support and advice
A raft of organisations will come together in five locations across Swindon in June to help people with their finances.
Published: Friday, 26th May 2023 -
Council’s Cabinet to discuss proposals to close unprecedented budget gap
Proposals to spend over £130m on services to support vulnerable children and adults in Swindon will be discussed by councillors next week (1 Feb).
Published: Thursday, 26th January 2023 -
Swindon receives further £1.5m to help families with the rising cost of living
Households across Swindon will benefit from over £1.5m of grant funding issued by Central Government.
Published: Wednesday, 7th December 2022 -
Swindon receives further £1.5m to help families with the rising cost of living
Households across Swindon will benefit from over £1.5m of funding to help those most in need to cope with the rising cost of living.
Published: Friday, 25th November 2022 -
10 Warm and Welcome Spaces now open in Swindon in time for the winter
Warm and Welcome Spaces are existing spaces that are being promoted across Swindon this winter, and are available to anyone.
Published: Monday, 14th November 2022 -
Council to host energy advice Q&A in wake of price cap increase announcement
Citizens Advice Swindon and Warm and Safe Wiltshire have joined forces with Swindon Borough Council to help residents save money on bills.
Published: Friday, 26th August 2022 -
Council thanks sponsors, charities and volunteers ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day
Tomorrow (24 August) marks 31 years since Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union and six months since it was invaded by Russia.
Published: Tuesday, 23rd August 2022 -
Council pilot scheme provides slow cookers to lower income households
Free, energy efficient slow cookers are being given to 60 lower income families as part of a pilot scheme run by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd August 2022 -
Swindon pensioners urged to check they’re not missing out on Pension Credit
All people of State Pension age in Swindon to check or re-check their eligibility to claim Pension Credit.
Published: Tuesday, 14th June 2022 -
Swindon supporting Dementia Action Week
Two special events are taking place next week to raise awareness of dementia and to improve the lives of those affected by it.
Published: Thursday, 12th May 2022 -
Campaign aims to show residents the life-changing impact their council tax has on those most in need in Swindon
With council tax bills being delivered to households in Swindon this week, the message from the Council is that it is here for Swindon and its residents, throughout and after the pandemic.
Published: Wednesday, 10th March 2021 -
Council to distribute supermarket vouchers this February half term
Thousands of people across Swindon will be offered supermarket vouchers ahead of the February half-term school holidays, as part of a scheme facilitated by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Thursday, 4th February 2021 -
Council care homes provide COVID-safe environment for relatives to visit
Two Swindon Borough Council-run care homes have created special COVID-safe areas so family members can safely meet their loved ones.
Published: Tuesday, 1st December 2020 -
People in Swindon encouraged to send messages of kindness to care home residents this festive period
People in Swindon are being encouraged to send their best wishes to residents in the Borough’s care homes this festive period, with the launch of a new campaign.
Published: Monday, 23rd November 2020 -
Council Housing Company bungalows are being snapped up by buyers
New adaptable bungalows built by the Swindon Housing Company are selling well after going on the market.
Published: Friday, 21st August 2020 -
Council encourages residents to book for COVID-19 test following Government change in eligibility
Swindon Borough Council is encouraging members of the pubic who have COVID-19 symptoms to register for a test following the expansion of the Government’s National Coronavirus Testing Programme.
Published: Thursday, 21st May 2020 -
People in Swindon urged to reach out to care home residents
People are being asked if they could spare a few minutes to put smiles on the faces of isolated residents as Swindon Borough Council launches a new initiative to help those who live in care homes.
Published: Wednesday, 20th May 2020 -
Social workers asked to support the vulnerable in fight against coronavirus
Experienced social workers are being urged to answer an SOS from Swindon Borough Council as the local authority continues to look after those most in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Friday, 1st May 2020 -
Council rolls out further support measures to improve personal wellbeing
The Council is urging members of the public to look after their mental and physical health during the coronavirus outbreak after the Government extended the current lockdown period until May.
Published: Friday, 17th April 2020 -
Coronavirus - Statements from SBC and Public Health England
Statements from Swindon Borough Council and Public Health England on coronavirus in Swindon:
Published: Friday, 6th March 2020 -
Council receives cash to help domestic abuse sufferers
We have received almost £100,000 from the Government to support victims and survivors of domestic violence
Published: Wednesday, 19th February 2020 -
Hamper donations for the lonely are a Christmas miracle
More than 400 Christmas gifts and hampers have been donated to people experiencing loneliness in Swindon.
Published: Thursday, 19th December 2019 -
Council’s homeless winter housing scheme to return for a third year running
Swindon Borough Council’s successful Temporary Winter Housing Provision (TWHP) scheme will return for a third consecutive year.
Published: Monday, 4th November 2019 -
Care home run by Swindon Borough Council is praised by inspectors
A Council-run care home has been rated ‘Good’ in all categories following a recent inspection.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd October 2019 -
Council joins Swindon Town to help fans recall their sporting memories
Residents living with Dementia will come together at the County Ground on 18 September for a special day of sporting memories.
Published: Thursday, 5th September 2019 -
Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow to be held next week
An event offering advice for parents, carers and professionals who support young people with additional needs is being held at the Civic Offices in Euclid Street next Wednesday (19 June).
Published: Monday, 10th June 2019 -
Council care home receives thumbs up from Care Quality Commission
A Swindon Borough Council-run care home has been praised by inspectors for the service provided to residents.
Published: Wednesday, 15th May 2019 -
Council’s wellbeing programme is our cup of tea, service users say
Sometimes we all need a good cuppa and the chance to connect with other people.
Published: Friday, 26th April 2019 -
Council’s Christmas elves deliver presents to isolated residents
Members of Swindon Borough Council’s Community Health and Wellbeing team have been spreading festive cheer to people who face being alone this Christmas.
Published: Friday, 21st December 2018 -
Rough sleepers move in to Council’s temporary winter housing facility
Some of Swindon’s most vulnerable people are finally able to come in from the cold as the Council’s winter homeless provision welcomed its first guests last week.
Published: Monday, 17th December 2018 -
Lonely residents get an early Christmas present thanks to special party
Isolated residents came together for some early Christmas cheer at a special party organised by Swindon Borough Council’s Health and Wellbeing team.
Published: Wednesday, 12th December 2018 -
Council praises Government plan for young care leavers
The Council has backed a Government scheme to support young people leaving care.
Published: Tuesday, 13th November 2018 -
Council joins Swindon Town in helping fans to unlock their sporting memories
Football legends from Swindon Town will be on hand at a special event for people with dementia.
Published: Monday, 12th November 2018 -
Sanctuary Supported Living to deliver at Culvery Court
Sanctuary Supported Living (SSL) has taken on further delivery of support for homeless people in Swindon following a recent tender.
Published: Friday, 26th October 2018 -
Council, CCG and GWH shortlisted for special award in health and social care
Swindon Borough Council, working in partnership with Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Great Western Hospital, has been shortlisted for its excellence in caring for elderly people in this year’s Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards.
Published: Tuesday, 18th September 2018 -
Heart-warming letters shared between generations as part of pen pals project
Friendships have been forged between local primary school children and older, isolated individuals thanks to a letter writing project.
Published: Friday, 20th July 2018 -
Council to extend support to people in the care system up to the age of 25
Young adults who currently receive help from the care system will benefit from extended support following the introduction of the Children and Social Work Act (2017).
Published: Tuesday, 26th June 2018 -
Council's social care team praised for successful strategy to help the elderly
Swindon Borough Council’s social care team has been highly commended for its work in caring for people who are frail in old age.
Published: Tuesday, 12th June 2018 -
Swindon supporting Dementia Action Week
Throughout Dementia Action Week, the Council will bring the town together to support over 2,000 people living with dementia.
Published: Friday, 18th May 2018
