The Branch has been in contact with these agencies, and they have offered their support to our Branch.
Swindon Therapy Centre
BRADBURY HOUSE,
WESTMEAD DRIVE,
SWINDON,
SN5 7ER (or SN5 7YS if you are using a Sat Nav)
Telephone no. 01793 481700
Email: stcswindon@btconnect.com
www.msswindon.org.uk
Offering help and support to those with or affected by: MS, Parkinsons, Autism, ME and other Neurological Conditions.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Society
Local Office:
Swindon & District Office
15 Forest Gate
Pewsham
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3RS
Tel: 01249 443469
Email: chris.atkinson@alzheimers.org.uk
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/swindon
Although they are based in Chippenham, they also are in Swindon Advice & Support Centre with Swindon Carers. The Chippenham No will get them. Annette Moore is our local contact and Annette is aware of our Branch and offered their support to our members because of the increased risk of dementia for people with Parkinson’s.
Royal British Legion
If you are in need of help and support and a HM Forces veteran, including National Service, and served for at least 7 days then the Royal British Legion can offer a variety of help and support to you and your family. Details here.
Outpatient Welcome and Liaison Service (OWLS)
New service provided by Great Western Hospitals. Details here
Dressability
Dressability designs bespoke clothing and alter garments for children and adults who have disabilities, and people over 65 years old. Details here
The Royal Star & Garter Homes
We recognise that we all owe a great debt to veterans and their families, and we pride ourselves in providing the level of care, friendship and respect they deserve. We encourage and maintain strong military links because we know this is incredibly important to many within the ex-Service community. Details here
Age UK Wiltshire
General enquiries and advice: 0808 196 2424
(Information & Advice team)
Email: enquiries@ageukwiltshire.org.uk
Website: www.ageukwiltshire.org.uk
We have local offices based in Devizes and Salisbury but cover the whole of Wiltshire. Some services are available in limited areas but our Information & Advice service covers all areas and offers free advice on a variety of areas: welfare benefits, social care, housing, powers of attorney and other legal matters, local services and social activities.
Healthwatch Swindon
We are the independent champion for people using local health and social care services and every area in England has a Healthwatch.
We listen to what people like about services and what could be improved and share their views with those with the power to make change happen. We also share them with Healthwatch England, the national body, to help improve the quality of services across the country. People can also speak to us to find information about health and social care services available locally. Our sole purpose is to help make care better for people.
We are here to:
- help people find out about local health and social care services
- listen to what people think of services
- help improve the quality of services by letting those running services and the government know what people want from care
To find out more call us on 01793 477777 or click here