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Social inclusion threatened r Wootton Bassett
by social services funding crisis Physiotherapy
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Local communities across Swindon were thrown into turmoil at the & Sports Injury
end of January by news of the likely closure of one of the three family & re txo1 gy
centres in the town, following a massive £1.9million reduction in the Clinic
Social Services budget.
If you are suffering from stress, Mrs Lesley Catling
This aroused an unprecedented Mark Thomas, West Swindon disturbed sleep, lack of
strength of feeling from those corn- Family & Community Project's Co- concentration, MCSP
munities affected. Members at the ordinator, said, "I see the family headaches & tension, Chartered
Walcot Centre, the Welcome Cen- centres, along with Homestart, as one of these therapies
tre and West Swindon Family and a core ring around social services. could be beneficial Physiotherapist
Community Project were devas- If they cut us, it will add to their
tated, many sobbing in anguish. workload. People's need will in- For an initial discussion Tel: 01793 848424
A demonstration by the Walcot crease because they will have to be or appointment, telephone Mobile: 0378 553703
Centre brought rush hour traffic more desperate if they are to ac- 0498 846191
on Queens Drive to a standstill to cess services." Home visits available 60 High Street
draw attention to the issue. In Although the mood is more op-
little morethantwoweeks,ajointly timistic following the recommen-
organised petition attracted over dations of the Social Services Com- Angela Cracknell Chiropodist
2,000 signatures. mittee on 11 February, the family
The Borough is currently work- centres will continue campaigning. Registered Nurse MSSCh MBChA '
ing towards a 'Social Inclusion On 23 February (after The Link
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Policy.' Family centres have for had gone to press) Swindon Coun- 1 a rte i,r tJ tll GL^^Dl3itNLtH < ,'' =
years been working in ways that cil's Policy and Resources Corn-
are both inclusive and empower- mittee will decide whether to make Telephone: 01793 613334 Sore
ing, issues much talked about by extra fundsavailabletoSocialServ- Answermachine - all calls returned feet?
the present Government in the run ices so that family centres can re-
up to the last election. main open.

Lottery grant helps couples REIKI (ray - key)

avoid messy divorces Experience the
Life is to be made easier for cou- Al ION wonders of Book your appointment with
ples in the Swindon area strug- Martin Drew MBcHA, MSSch
gling through divorces or separa- Reiki energy
tions, thanks to a £250,000 lottery CHIROPODIST
grant won by charity National For stress, depression, Children's verruca surge ry open.
Family Mediation. back pain etc All other aspects of foot care
The two-year grant will boost catered for.
the level of service available at the F.J. Taylor, Reiki Master
Family Mediation Service which Tel: (01793) 849914 Call free anytime on
helps divorcing couples come to or 07775 932984 0800 731 6879
amicable arrangements over their Home visit service or come
children, property and finances. traumatic time in their lives." Reiki training available at all levels to our modem town centre suraery
Service Manager, Wendy Hall, The grant comes as the local serv-
right, explains, "the money will ice is preparing for the implemen-
enable us to make family media- tation of the new Family Law Act, Beautiful, str g &
tion more accessible. It will also due to come into force in 2000. BACK PAIN
ensure people receive a better serv- This will make face-to face family natural looki 4 naili
ice, thanks to improved training mediation more widely available, If you are suffering from:
and support for our staff. as an alternative to confrontation 0 Backache, Leg pain
"The aim will be to offer more, between the parties' solicitors. N I
and better, support to couples and The Swindon Family Mediation Exte i 0 Neck,
their children at what is an extremely Service can be contacted on 527285. Shoulder, FREE
Arm Pain Chiro-
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O Headache checks
& Migraine vallabl
Infills
1£1.'00
Patural 13eaut y Nail wrap £18.00 0 Sciatica
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Nail art from £ 5.00 0 Sports Injury
-The /Von-Surgical 3acelift Airbrushing £15.00 0 Whiplash
Nail piercing £ 6.00 You should consider
Smoothes away lines and wrinkles,
consulting a Chiropractor
and rejuvenates skin tone and texture Manicures
SANDRA E. DAVIES D.C.
Standard £10.00
ca#Weacl'^ oar (01793) 852829 Shaw Chiropractic Clinic
Deluxe masque £14.00
Shaw Village Centre
Also available - waxing, manicures, pedi- Parrafin wax £15.00
cures, lash & brow tinting, ear piercing, etc. (pedicures also available) Tel: (01793) 887801
(and Natural Y 3eauty Gift Vouchers!) Tel: 01793 702909 Member of the British
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