Swindon
Support services in the Wiltshire 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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Wiltshire Council: Your care, Your support
Wiltshire Council's 'your care, your support' site to search for information about the adult care process in Wiltshire and lists of services to help people remain independent.
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
Wiltshire Adult Social Care advice and contact team
Any adult living in Wiltshire or thinking about moving to the area, including family and friends, can come to us to find out how social care and other services could help. If you call us, you will initially talk to an information officer. Your enquiry may then be triaged by our Social Workers and Occupational Therapists or technology enabled care team.
Phone: 0300 456 0111
Support for Carers
Carers Together Wiltshire wishes to ensure that people can achieve a healthy balance between their caring responsibilities and personal lives. We can offer much-needed practical and emotional support to unpaid Carers and provide a range of support services.
Phone: 01380 710300
Email: enquiries@carerstogetherwiltshire.org.uk
Wiltshire Together
Wiltshire Together is a digital platform that connects people, groups and organisations in Wiltshire to their community.
The Dementia Roadmap
The Wiltshire dementia road map is for anyone who is concerned about their memory or has noticed an unusual change in their behaviour. The roadmap helps guide anyone through the process of getting the right support with these concerns.
Beyond Dementia (Wiltshire)
Beyond Dementia in Wiltshire offers a range of support and services. Discover our friendly clubs, uplifting activities and one-to-one support and guidance.
There is life to be lived after a diagnosis of dementia! We'll support you in carrying on doing the things you've always enjoyed, or even trying something new.
Phone: 01225 776481
Email: office@beyonddementia.org.uk
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
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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