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The Link Magazine - December 2004 35
Carers centre sets up in Old Town location PARKING
An important organisation that supports those who care for others on a voluntary basis has found a new
larger home in Wood Street. CENTRAL SWINDON
The Swindon Carers Centre (for- n`
merle known as Focus on Carers Annual long stay
and Self Help) moved at the begin- -.- b
ping of October, in advance of the I 0 parking from only
redevelopment of the town centre ;d 0 t ,
which will see demolition of its C { l - £63.00 per month
old Morley Street premises. ► ' Contact Christine Jenkins
Mal Jones of Swindon Carers
Centre said, "we are indebted to - Tel: 01793 - 690600
Peter Barefoot of Alder Kin who r
handled all the negotiations of the '
contract on our behalf and also
provided office planning for the _.
final fitting out. your partner in business
"Ian Gamble and Peter Yates of
Zurich Financial Services also gave • '
us invaluable support on project
planning, health and safety, tel
ephones, budgets and general
move management." Don't let annoying cosmetic
The Swindon Carers Centre team outside the new office in Wood Street, G;, 1 ^^,^n,
One of the Princess Royal Trust from left, Angela Condict, Gwenyth Weir, Janet Harper, Alan Bradley, Caroline damage ruin the look
for Carers network of 118 carers' Arnell, Maggie Witts Sandy Ledgard, Gillian Barber, Rosemarie Thompson, and value of your car
centres across Britain, Swindon Elaine House. Inset, Sandy Chapman Not pictured, Deb Bignell
Carers Centre works with people
of any age who have responsibil- mutual support to each other. Carers Centre, 2nd Floor, 1 Wood
ity for looking after a partner, fam- In addition the organisation of- Street, Old Town or call 531133.
ily member, close friend or neigh- ferspracticalrespitehelpforcarers. Open: 9.30am to 5pm, Monday
bour who is unable to manage be- A professional, high quality serv- to Friday. • Paintwork scuffs and scratches
cause of illness, frailty or disabil- ice is delivered by trained and com- Interior trim repairs • Bumper repairs
ity. The care they provide is un- mittedcarestaffandisflexibleand www.carers.org/swindon • Alloy wheel repairs
paid. designed to meet individual needs There is a special site for young Call 07050 266325 for a free,
The dedicated staff team pro- at competitive prices. carers with responsibility for look- no obligation quote
vide a wide range of services for For information on any of the ing after a sick or disabled parent www.trimlineswindon.co.uk
the support of the estimated 15,000 services provided by Swindon or sibling: www.youngcarers.net
carers in Swindon.
This includes one-to-one sup- Big hearts needed
port, advocacy to gain assistance The British Heart Foundation(BHF)
from statutory organisations and is looking for big-hearted volun-
provision of information through teers with empathy for children to C H R I STMA
specialist support workers,includ- become schools co-ordinators.
ing help for mental health and This involves encouraging
young carers. schools to take part in BHF SPECIAL
Staff also organise a wide vari- fundraising activities and promot-
ety of activities, trips, courses and ing heart health messages to
relaxation sessions, teachers and children.
The Swindon Carers Centre of- Volunteers receive training, sup- =ter <
fers opportunities for carers to be- port and out-of-pocket expenses.
come involved in consultation in For details of the position, other
the planning and implementation volunteer fundraising roles and
of community carer services. Help the BHF effort to combat heart If our sleig not uup to the journey,
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and advice is available for those and circulatory disease, call Paul I h f
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