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South West Advocacy Network (SWAN)
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Tel: 03333 447928
BA1 5DZ
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South West Advocacy Network are independent advocates who speak up for some of our most vulnerable citizens and they also help them to speak up for themselves. They provide support in writing letters, preparing appeals and support at meetings.
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Adults who use health or social services, who may be experiencing difficulties because of: Physical or sensory impairment, Mental Health illness, a learning difficulty or disability, ageing, carers, concerned relatives or friends. Or adults who have been a victim of a crime.
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Foggy's Invisible Illness Support
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Tel: 07396 161265
SN3 6HP
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Dedicated to providing support, raising awareness and promoting positivity, primarily for:
- Arthritic Conditions
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Widespread Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Long Covid
- M. E. Myalgic Encephalopathy
- Myofascial Pain
- Polymyalgia and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Rheumat...
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Headway Swindon and District
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Tel: 01793 674820
Avocet House
The Dorcan Complex, Faraday Road
Dorcan
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN3 5HQ
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Since 1989 Headway Swindon has been supporting adults with traumatic and acquired brain injury, their families and carers. Our centre in Dorcan is a relaxed, safe and non-judgemental environment for adults with a brain injury.
Our aim is to enable brain injury survivors to regain and relearn ski...
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Brain injury survivors, carers, family and friends.
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Gloucester Speakability
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Tel: 01452 725 202
GL52 8RP
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Aphasia Self Help Group in Gloucester is a self help group for people suffering with Aphasia.
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People affected by aphasia, a disability that affects communication. Some people may experience partial or total loss of speech, others may be unable to read, write or understand numbers.
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Swindon And South West Asbestos Group
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Tel: 01793 813616
P O Box 2729
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN1 4ZW
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We have two different types of group. One is for asbestos sufferers and their carers. They meet for interesting talks and support. We have a separate group for widows and wives of asbestos sufferers in the South West who meet for support, friendship and trips to various places of interest.
We h...
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Home Library Service Bath and North East Somerset
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Tel: 01225 394041
c/o Bath Central Library
19-23 The Podium
Bath
Somerset
BA1 5AN
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Anybody who is unable to get to their local branch or mobile library is able to use the service. A member of library staff makes an initial visit to find out the reader’s interests and to do an informal risk assessment. The member of staff and a volunteer then do a joint visit. If this is succ...
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Deafplus Bath Centre
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Tel: 01225 446555
2 Queens Parade
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2NJ
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deafPLUS are a registered medium-sized charity and company limited by guarantee working to encourage integration and equality between deaf and hearing people in all areas of life.
To work with people who are deaf or visually impaired, focusing on the person first, rather than their level of deaf...
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Deaf people. Hard of Hearing people (HOH) Deafened people, Visually Impaired people or People who are Deaf and Blind.
Any person in Bath and North East Somerset living with a sensory loss or cares for someone who does.
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Bath and North East Somerset Council - services for children
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Tel: 01225 477000
Disabled Childrens Team
Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
Somerset
BA1 3NG
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Provide social care services for children and young people
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Children, young people and those that care for them
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Tel: 01225 423014
New King Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2BN
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A vibrant and welcoming community centre in the heart of Bath, the Percy Centre has something for everyone.
Our wide range of facilities offer a huge number of classes and activities, from sports and exercise to free workshops and community activities.
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SENDIAS BathNES
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Tel: 01225 394382 / Text service 07530263401
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Lewis House
Manvers Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 1JG
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Sendias BathNES provides free, confidential and impartial Information, Advice and Support to Children and Young People (0-25) with SEND and their parent carers in matters relating to education, including school exclusion. We also provide information, advice and support regarding health and socia...
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Children and Young People with SEND aged 0-25 and their parent carers. We also provide generic information to professionals working with families who have a child or young person with SEND.
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