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The first in an occasional series looking at needs in the community and the 29
organisations which can help
HOMEFRONT
Mental Health Support Stepping stone THE BATHING
If you are concerned about your own or someone else's mental health, back to work SERVICE
you should contact your GP. Information and support is also available Swindon QEST (Quest Employ-
from: For those whose everyday tasks
ment Support Team) believes that,
• Focus on Carers and Self Help, Morley Street, Swindon. Tel: 531133 contrary to many people's percep- have become a little difficult,
Essential information on organisations and support for carers. tions, employers can be support- we provide a unique and
• Hobbs Unit For Skills Development, Hobbs Unit, Hawthorn Centre, ive to people who have been men- comprehensive bathing and
Cricklade Road, Swindon. Tel: 618627 ex 26. Vocational assessment! tally ill. grooming service by qualified
guidance and work skill training for adults with a disability or health QEST helps people who are ex- staff in your own home.
restriction. periencing or recovering from
mental health problems back to Registered with Social Services
• Mondays Moving On. Contact Pam Pixton, Neighbourhood Worker,
on 465462. Social and support group for women with mental health work. They offer training and in- Homefront, 35 Byron Avenue
dividual support in finding and
problems, who meet on Mondays at the Link Centre. Wootton Bassett
sustaining employment. As well
• Thamesdown Friendship Club, behind St Lukes Church, Broad as confidence building and job- Tel: 01793 812716/853092
Street, Swindon. Tel: 490876. Social club, support, advocacy seeking skills, support includes
• Understanding Stress and Nervous Illness, 261 Ferndale Road, Swin- help with the social aspects of work
don. Tel: 619735. Self-help group like: 'what will I do at lunchtime?' Wootton Bassett
Project worker Anne Billingham
More detailed information on many of these organisations is available
at the Swindonlink web site, www.swindonlink.com under Voluntary says, "we find employers very sup- Physiotherapy
Groups, Mental Health. portive. We're rarely turned down
for work tasters and placements, & Sports Injury
which are invaluable in assessing
Directory provides essential information work readiness. These can lead to Clinic
A new services directory for peo- cial opportunities: paid employment when there are
ple with mental health problems is • Tuesdays, 6.45- 845pm: Drop in appropriate job vacancies." Mrs Lesley Catting
now available from Swindon & session at the Pilgrim Centre Cafe, It is now illegal for an employer MCSP
District Mind. It contains a wealth top of Regent Street, Swindon with more than 15 employees to Chartered
of information about who does • Wednesdays, 1030am - 1230pm: turn someone down for a job on
what locally, from support groups Coffee morning at the MIND Of- the grounds of past mental health Physiotherapist
to courses to housing and benefits. fice, 1 Regent Circus. problems. Tel: 01793 848424
MIND works with people who You can ring Swindon & District To be supported by QEST, you
have been labelled or treated as MIND on 432031 or 436889 for in- need to be referred by a social Mobile: 0378 553703
having mental health problems. As formation, to make an appoint- worker, CPN or possibly a GP. 60 High Street,
well as a befriending scheme, ment to talk to someone, or to or- However, you can contact them Wootton Bassett
MIND organises the following so- der a copy of the directory. for more information on 433571.

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