Useful Contacts
This list is by no means exhaustive, and we cannot vouch for each contact individually. Other companies can be found online or in your phone book.
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For the list of wheelchair accessible taxis, click here.
Adult Social Care Wiltshire 0300 4560111
The first point of contact for advice and information about adult social care services.
Citizens Advice Wiltshire 03444 111 444
Helping people resolve their legal, money, and other issues, by providing the advice and information they need for the problems they face, and by campaigning to improve the policies and practices that affect their lives.
Wiltshire Wheelchair Service 01225 899130
Providing loan wheelchairs and specialist supportive seating to people of all ages who have a long-term mobility need.
Age UK Wiltshire 01380 727767
Offering information & advice, social & friendship help, products & services, and health & wellbeing guidance to those over 50.
Hearing and Vision Team Wiltshire 01380 826480
Providing help for people experiencing the effects of vision and/or hearing loss, whether from birth or acquired in later life. They provide a wide range of specialist services, and will assess your situation and decide how best to meet your needs.
Wiltshire Sight 01380 723682
An independent charity supporting people living with sight loss in Wiltshire and Swindon, offering information, advice and guidance, as well as giving people practical and emotional support to help them in their daily lives.
Action on Hearing Loss 01722 580014
The largest UK charity helping people confronting deafness, tinnitus, and hearing loss, to live the life they choose and remove the barriers in their way, giving people support and care, developing technology and treatments, and campaigning for equality.
Alzheimer’s Support 01225 776481
Providing a range of practical services to enhance life and promote independence, for those living with dementia at home in Wiltshire, and for their family/carers.
Alzheimer’s Society 0300 222 1122
Offering a wide range of support services ensuring nobody faces dementia alone.
Parkinson’s UK 0808 800 0303
Providing expert information on every aspect of Parkinson’s so that people affected by the condition can stay in control of their lives.
Stroke Association 01722 329053
The UK’s leading stroke charity changing the world for people affected by stroke.
Manage@home 0800 910 1864
An online shop specialising in home care products such as mobility aids and disability equipment. Their range of products are designed to promote independence at home and manage daily living more easily.
1st Choice Stairlifts 01249 814528
A Calne based family run business, offering fitting and servicing of stairlifts, with a showroom available to try before you buy.
Simply Stairlifts 01666 822060
A Malmesbury based family run business, and a certified Handicare partner.
Carer Support Wiltshire 01380 871690
Helping carers to access support, services, education and training, and breaks from their caring role.
Wiltshire Service Users Network 01380 871800
Formed by people who use health and social services, to promote user involvement and support people to have a voice.
Healthwatch Wiltshire 01225 434218
Healthwatch works to help local people get the most out of their health and social care services.
Wiltshire Link 01380 722241
Voluntary groups offering low-level transport support – e.g. shopping, medical appointments – to local people who have difficulty getting out and about due to a disability.
Mobility and Driving Centre 0117 965 9353
Based in Bristol, offering wheelchair/scooter assessments, and advice on equipment to get you in and out of the car.
Wiltshire Mind 01225 706532
Providing a safe, friendly place where anyone with mental health issues can find support and friendship, as well as the option to take part in activities such as art, and dance.
Wiltshire Parent Carer Council 01225 764 647
Improving local services for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Wiltshire CIL 01380 725400
An organisation managed by disabled people, committed to helping those with sensory and physical impairments, older people, people with learning difficulties, and people who use mental health services, to achieve control and equal rights.
Wiltshire Bobby Van 01380 861155
Improving security and awareness in domestic premises occupied by the elderly, vulnerable or disadvantaged, to prevent fire, burglary, hate crime and domestic abuse.
Dressability 01793 512878
Providing a low cost clothing adaptation and alteration service to people with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and the elderly.
Wiltshire Farm Foods 0800 077 3100
Delicious ready meals and desserts delivered direct to your home.
Oakhouse Foods 0333 370 6700
Delicious ready meals and desserts delivered direct to your home.
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