Swindon Carers Centre Useful Links
www.swindon.gov.uk/cm/Pages/cm.aspx
You can access a list of organisations and their contact details that offer information and guidance. Click on Community Information then enter a search word in the box, eg., support groups. You will be given a list of organisations and their contact details for the Swindon area and some national contacts
Carers Trustwww.carerstrust.org
The site provides useful information and advice about:
•What is a carer •Getting Help •Discussion Boards and Blogs •Carer Centre Details •Money and Denefits
www.carersuk.org
This site offers:
•An Advice Line •A guide To Caring •Local Services For Carers
•Newsletter •Money Matters
Carers Directwww.nhs.uk/carers
The Carers Direct website offers:
•A Helpline •Money and Legal Guidance
•A guide To Caring •Carers Rights •Work and Study Advice
www.direct.gov.uk
Click on Caring For Someone then your topic of interest eg support services, money matters, carers and employment or carers rights -for information and guidance
www.youngcarers.net | Young Carers Network
www.sibs.org.uk | For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults
www.gwhswindon.org.uk | Great Western Hospital Swindon
www.carerscentre.com | The national website for Welfare Rights and Benefits Advice
www.withyking.co.uk | For a wide range of legal advice
www.counselling-directory.org.uk | Search for a counsellor or pyschotherapist near you
www.technology4disabled.co.uk | Computers on loan for £15.00 per year /
training and support
www.l4lswindon.co.uk | Learning for Life in Swindon have courses available for carers

