Carers support line
We can answer any questions and give you someone to speak to when you need it most.
Swindon Carers Centre recognises the unique challenges of balancing caring responsibilities with personal aspirations and relationships. Our support is designed to guide you through this complex journey, helping you manage your role as an adult carer while also nurturing your relationship with your cared for. We’re here to help you find that balance and thrive.
Our compassionate team takes the time to listen and understand each carer’s unique situation, offering a safe and welcoming space to decompress, share their experiences, and access opportunities for personal growth and enjoyment.
Our approach involves a clear, supportive process:
We can answer any questions and give you someone to speak to when you need it most.
We offer more comprehensive support in person or by phone, depending on what works best for you.
Our team can help you access financial support and help you apply for a variety of suitable services/benefits.
Our team can help you prepare an emergency plan for your dependent via the Emergency Card Scheme.
Once you are registered as an unpaid carer, you can join our community and meet other carers at our events, workshops and groups.
We offer compassionate bereavement support to help unpaid carers navigate the emotional challenges of losing a dependant while adjusting to life after caring.
If our team cannot support you with your caring responsibilities, we will put you in contact with someone who can.
Join a community that truly understands you. At Swindon Carers Centre, we host events shaped by your feedback, connect you with a supportive network of local unpaid carers, and amplify your voice through our influential carers forum. Your opinion matters - be part of the change and find the support you deserve.
An adult carer is an individual over 18 who provides unpaid care and support to a family member, partner, or friend aged 18 or older with health or care needs.
You can register by contacting us directly through our website.
Registering helps you access support, resources, and opportunities tailored to your role as an unpaid carer. It also connects you with others in similar situations and ensures your voice is heard.
You need to provide basic information about yourself and the person you care for, including personal data, details of their health or care needs and your caring role.
Yes, to access Swindon Carers Centre services, the person you care for must reside within the Swindon area.
If you and the person you care for both reside in Swindon, you can access all services offered by Swindon Carers Centre. If one of you lives in Swindon while the other does not, your access to services will be limited. In this case, please reach out to one of our Support Practitioners for more information. If neither of you lives in Swindon, we are unable to register you, but we can direct you to another service available in your area.
No, registering as an unpaid carer with Swindon Carers Centre is completely free.
Please find a selection of events and groups we host for our Adult Carers.
Once you are registered with Swindon Carers Centre you will be able to book these events.
From bingo to quiz nights
Relax and unwind with other carers.
Get creative and socialise with other carers.
Learn practical skills on how to deal with a first aid emergency.
Test your knowledge and skill
We offer support groups for mental health, learning disabilities, and dementia.
Meet fellow carers and their dependents.