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Options Plus celebrates 15 years
offering independent advice to

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Options Plus chairwoman Michelle Howard, manager Vanessa ^ 3xteriar a td E,x i-1i'r r^L: 017
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services on offer.

Angela Cracknell Chiropodist

Registered Nurse MSSCh MBChA ^:
Home visits by appointment

Telephone: 01793 613334
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Answermachine - all calls returned feet?

Chiropodist
Reflexologist

CLINIC NOW OPEN AT Book your appointment with
Michelle Howard, front, with Vanessa Morgan, right, and Jenny Bayliss, in Martin Drew MBcHA, MSSch
one of the permanent display areas at the Options Plus centre 60 HIGH STREET
WooTTON BASSETT i CHIROPODIST
Options Plus is celebrating its the elderly, their relatives and
15th anniversary this year, having carers, as well as professionals. We Children's verruca surgery open.
started life known as the Swindon pride ourselves on offering unbi- For an appointment with All other aspects of foot care
Centre of Independent Living. We ased and practical information, catered for.
are located at the Independent guidance and advice on equipment Mrs Lesley Taylor
Living Centre on Stratton Road, so that maximum independence MBChA, MSSCh Call: (01793) 511284 anytime, ''
next door to Roman Glass. can be achieved. Home visit service or
There are a wide range of serv- On show at the Options Plus Call (01793) 849914 come to our modern town ,.
anytime
ices available to the disabled and Centre is a permanent display of centre surgery
over 450 aids and equipment on
loan from specialist manufactur-
Shopping to ers. These include items for the
bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, small
your doorstep transfer aids, high seat chairs,
walking frames, wheelchairs and Pn'mTse
Do you find shopping difficult? accessories.
Are you unable to get to the su- To maintain our impartiality we Quality home care ^o
permarket? Is carrying heavy or do not sell any equipment, al-
bulky items difficult? Is the lack though we can advise where items company needs staff
of convenient transport a conce rn? can be purchased locally.
Do you find shopping and small We are pleased to arrange tours Primrose Care Limited, the market leader
children don't mix? Or do you of the centre for interested groups in the provision of home care, has arrived
have other reasons that prevent or alternatively will come and talk in Swindon and expects to provide employ-
you doing your grocery shop? to your group about our work. ment for many local people.
Well, Shopperphone is here to Information on local groups and
help writes newly appointed Co- other services and agencies in the In fact, the company is crying out for
ordinator Heather Dairies. area plus advice on where to go for reliable, friendly and helpful people to
We provide a grocery shopping specific help is provided. work flexible hours in the Swindon area.
and delivery service to people who Our opening hours are Monday All successful applicants are fully trained,
are unable to shop for themselves,
to Thursday, 9am to 4pm and Fri- so previous experience is not necessary.
for whatever reason. Regardless day 9am to 12.30pm. Kerry Wood
of age, status or anything else. We You can either telephone for in- Primrose Care has experienced prolific growth & Jackie Mansfield
cover the whole of Swindon, each formation or we offer an appoint- in its 5 year history, with offices situated all
area being given a designated de- ment with our occupational thera- over England. Backed by BUPA, it aspires to be the `M & S' of the
livery. day. We are happy to offer
pist who will assess and advise domiciliary care market by offering high quality care to its clients.
this service on a regular or irregu- you on the most suitable items for
lar basis, permanently or tempo- your particular needs. "Demand from new clients has been tremendous," says Kerry Wood,
rarily. We accept that people may For an appointment telephone Swindon Branch Manager. "We provide excellent training for staff,
only require help with heavy or 01793 643966. the opportunity to gain NVQ's recognised by City & Guilds, and
bulky items. Our aim is to be flex- opportunities for promotion and progression. There are many
ible, to fit the needs of the cus- potential carers who are actively caring without realising it; offering
tomer. The amazing thing is the Age Concern Swindon can voluntary help. Such people can become 'professional carers' whilst
cost, just £2 per delivery." lend you one for a few weeks earpring some money and gaining further qualifications."
If you would like more informa- without charge (though
tion about Shopperphone contact donations are welcome). To rind out more, call Kerry Wood on (01793) 616066
Heather on 01793 531766 or write Call Age Concern Swindon
to 1 John Street, Swindon SN1 1RT on 692166. PRIMROSE CARE LIMITED, CHARNWOOD COURT, NEWPORT STREET, SWINDON