Support for Parents/Carers
This page is updated regularly with support and information for parents and carers.
Here you will find useful links and contact details for organisations who you may wish to contact for further support and advice.
Mental Health Support
NHS Website - Every Mind Matters
BeU Swindon
Free support and advice for 0-18year olds
Mind
Mind also offer confidential help via their helpline here 0300 123 3393, Legal advise on mental health law here 0300 466 6463 and information regarding welfare benefits here 0300 222 5782
Shout
This is a free, confidential text line to get support 27/7. Just text 'shout' to 85258
Samaritans
They can be contacted 24/7 via telephone: 116 123 or via email: jo@samaritans.org
Anxiety UK
Helpline: 03444 775 774 (9.30am-5.30pm Mon to Fri). Text: 07537 416905
Rethink Mental Illness
Tel: 0300 5000 927 (10am-2pm, Mon to Fri)
CALM- Campaign Against Living Miserably
Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 or webchat here
Both are open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.
Family Support- SEND
National Autistic Society tips for families.
Tips and strategies for managing your child's behaviour and dealing with common ADHD challenges.
Swindon's Local Offer
This is a directory of all the services available to families across the Swindon area.
Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Care
Telephone national helpline: 0808 808 1677
Winston's Wish
Freephone national helpline: 0808 020 021
Child Bereavement UK
Helpline: 0800 02 888 40
Domestic Abuse Support
Victim Support
National Abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247
Local Support
Swindon Food Collective
To access this support, you will need a referral from a referring agency. Wroughton Infant School can make a referral on your behalf. Please speak to us in confidence if this is something you require.
CAP- Christians Against Poverty
CAP offer money and debt advice in confidence and can visit you in your own home to help you manage your money.
Swindon's Live Well Hub
Can offer support and advice for a range of things such as stopping smoking, hoarding and self-neglect and health coaching.
email: Livewell@swindon.gov.uk
Tel: 01793 465513 (Mon to Fri 9.30am to 4.30pm)
Support with Gas & Electricity (paying for services or topping up)
Some suppliers often have a non-disconnection policy and may be able to offer up to 2 weeks of power in an emergency (please contact your supplier for details and information)
British Gas: 0330 100 0303
EDF: 0330 200 5110
EON: 0345 052 000
N Power: 0800 073 3000
Scottish Power: 0800 027 0072
SSE: 0345 600 2006
Citizen's Advice can provide support and advice on a wide range of topics including debt & money, law, domestic abuse, marriage, work, immigration and more