Local organisations

An independent charity supporting people to live well with dementia in Wiltshire. Award-winning day care, support at home, activity groups. Contact

For unpaid carers living in Wiltshire

Carer Support Wiltshire is an independent charity that offers information, support, advice and time out opportunities to unpaid carers living in Wiltshire. An unpaid carer is someone giving help and support to a relative or friend who, due to illness, disability or age, cannot manage alone.

The Research Institute for the Care of Older People

Independent advocacy service

Giving a voice to those who should be heard. Swan provides an independent advocacy service for adults living in Wiltshire.

Outpatient Welcome Liaison Service at the Great Western Hospital

The Outpatient Welcome Liaison Service at the Great Western Hospital can provide patients and carers with support from a hospital volunteer for outpatient appointments.

The volunteer will meet you on arrival, accompany you to your appointment, wait with you and escort you to your transport home.

Who it's for - The service is free to all outpatients and carers of patients attending outpatient appointments*.

How we can help - Being accompanied by a friendly volunteer can help you feel less anxious. The service is handled discreetly, and with minimal fuss, to benefit patients who are nervous, anxious or have dementia. We support carers. A volunteer can sit with the person you care for, so you can attend your appointment without having to worry about the person you care for. Being relaxed will help you remember more of what is said during your appointment.

How to access the service - At least five working days before your appointment phone 01793 604046 and leave: your name, some information about the appointment, your phone number. A volunteer will call you back within three working days to arrange a time and place to meet you. *This service is subject to the availability of volunteers.

Independent Living Centre, Semington

We offer free, impartial advice, to elderly and disabled people, offering practical solutions for easier living, within the Wiltshire and Bath areas.

Community support

An organisation that supports the community by offering support either transport needs in out hospital for example.