Swindon
Support services in the Swindon area that offer advice and support on a wide range of topics, including ageing well, staying independent, and managing health conditions.
Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.
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Live Well Navigator Service
Part of Swindon Borough Council's offering, Live Well Navigators offer one-to-one support for up to eight sessions, helping you set goals and create a personalised wellbeing plan based on your strengths, interests and needs. Sessions can take place at home or in a community setting that suits you, supporting you to improve your wellbeing and engage more with your community.
Age UK Wiltshire
Age UK Wiltshire provides a range of services to help older people stay safe, make informed choices and be independent yet connected.
Phone: 0808 196 2424
Adult Social Care Team (Swindon Borough Council)
The Adult Social Care Team provides information to older people, adults with physical disabilities and carers, to help make informed decisions and access appropriate services. They can provide help with equipment and adaptations for daily activities, help at home and support for informal, unpaid caring roles.
Support for Carers
If you look after an ill, frail or disabled family member, partner or friend, then you are a carer. Swindon Carers Together can help informal and unpaid carers by providing advice, resources, and emotional support to help carers manage their responsibilities while maintaining their own wellbeing.
Phone: 01793 531133
Email: hello@swindoncarerstogether.org.uk
Swindon Borough Council
For all Borough Council information.
Swindon Community Hub
Sanford House brings together under one roof, a wealth of help, advice and information for the residents of Swindon. Located on Sanford Street in Swindon, it is a hub for a range of organisations including Citizens’ Advice, the Carers Centre, Healthwatch Swindon and Swindon Mind. They provide information and advice face to face or by telephone.
Phone: 01793 466633
Alzheimer's Society
If you need support, as a carer or someone with dementia, the Alzheimer's Society are here to help and listen.
Forget-Me-Not Centre
The Forget Me Not Centre (FMNC) is for people who have progressive memory problems earlier than expected, and who want to make the most of their skills and abilities and keep leading a full and active life.
Phone: 01793 327880
Swindon Dementia Action Alliance
We want to create a community in Swindon that realises the aspirations of people living with dementia to live normal lives in a supportive, caring environment. We have a variety of resources to help you learn more about Dementia, Get Support, join groups and activities.
Email: info@sdaa.org.uk
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NHS Services
NHS Health A to Z
Healthy Living
Social care and support guide
Mental health advice and support
NHS Better Health
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Information and Advice
Find Services and Support
Age UK Advice Line / 0800 678 1602 (Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year)
Information guides and factsheets
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What to do if you fall - NHS
Identifying hazards at home - NHS Inform
Falls prevention advice and support - Age UK
Avoiding falls within your home - ROSPA
Facing up to falls - RoSPA (video)
RNIB - Vision and eye health
RNIB - Practical and emotional support
RNID - Information and support
RNID - Online Hearing Check
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Alzheimer’s Society
Dementia UK / 0800 888 6678
Royal Osteoporosis Society
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Visit our Information and Advice section
Visit our Staying Active section
Visit our Home Safety section
Visit our Help and Contacts section
Start your online Self-Assessment
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Help and Contacts
Please note that the advice contained on this website is not intended to replace the advice of your GP or other health professional