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All local services and national links , free services are in alphabetical order & updated regularly.
Access Quick Links
Useful Links for Quick Access Mental Health & Finances Mums- How to Read Your Child’s Mind Swansea Bay University Health Board * All you need to know * Welsh Government ... [continue] Access Quick Links
Advance care planning
Plan your care in advance by letting your family and friends know of your wishes for your future care. There are different ways you can make plans in advance. These ... [continue] Advance care planning
Are you a victim of abuse ?
Useful links and phone numbers Please see the useful links and phone numbers that we have collected below.
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting 8.5 million people in the UK. It develops gradually over time, causing joints to become stiff and painful. It can ... [continue] Arthritis
Asthma & COPD
Asthma is a common condition that causes coughing, wheezing, tightness of the chest and breathlessness. Most people with asthma who take the appropriate treatment can live normal lives, but left ... [continue] Asthma & COPD
AUTISM & Developmental Difficulties
AUTISM – self referral services – western-bay-integrated-autism-service/ Mums- How to Read Your Child’s Mind
BEREAVEMENT
For Bereavement, you don’t need a referral letter. Following services are accessible by yourself BEREAVEMENT: 01792 462845, morgannwg@cruse.org.uk MINDFULLNESS: Oxford mindfulness podcast In the unfortunate event that a person has passed ... [continue] BEREAVEMENT
Cancer
Living with Cancer : https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv_iGkZ2p8wIVzLTtCh0kNgCiEAAYASAAEgJcovD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds One in three people will be affected by cancer at some stage in their life. There are many different types of cancer and this page doesn’t ... [continue] Cancer
CONTRACEPTION & SEXUAL HEALTH – Women Clinic Harbourside
Women’s Clinic (Room 3, Harbourside Health Centre, Beacon Centre, SA1, 2-4pm on Friday) -Contraception – implant insertion/ removal, contraceptive coil insertion/ removal (Please request through Ask My GP or Ask ... [continue] CONTRACEPTION & SEXUAL HEALTH – Women Clinic Harbourside
Cough Cold Diarrhoea
Coughs & Colds A cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. It can cause nasal stuffiness, a runny nose, sneezing, a sore throat ... [continue] Cough Cold Diarrhoea
Covid 19
All things COVID 19 GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE & RULES Swansea HB local Guidance Public Health Wales Guidance FAQS VACCINES VACCINE PASSPORTS ISOLATION RULES MASK EXEMPTIONS
DEMENTIA HELP
Social Service Access Point Swansea: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/contactsocialservices Wales Dementia Helpline – 0808 808 2235 (FREE) Text help to 81066. https://www.dementiauk.org/get-support/dementia-helpline-alzheimers-helpline/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9qb36ZS27wIVGBF7Ch03yw4VEAAYASAAEgLhQfD_BwE Domestic Abuse- 08082000247 Alzheimer’s Society – Diagnosis interview with Terry Pratchett The ... [continue] DEMENTIA HELP
Diabetes
Diabetes is a long-term (chronic) condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is also known as diabetes mellitus. There are two types of diabetes – type ... [continue] Diabetes
DRUG & ALCOHOL
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/alcoholanddrugs For adults over 18 affected by alcohol and or drugs: AADAS (Abertawe Alcohol and Drug Assessment Service) Address: 42 St James Crescent, Uplands, Swansea, SA1 6DR, Telephone: 01792 530719 ... [continue] DRUG & ALCOHOL
Elderly, Falls , Fraility
How to Prevent Falls Fall Prevention Exercises Avoiding a fall | Elderly fall prevention | Age UK Life Line Carers Age Cymru | We are the national charity for older ... [continue] Elderly, Falls , Fraility
Epilepsy
Epilepsy HELP Epilepsy Society Living with Epilepsy What is Epilepsy Care Plan Epilepsy Action Plan
First Aid
To save them on your computer, right-click on any of the links below and then click ‘Save Target As…” . Click on any of the links below to play the ... [continue] First Aid
Heart Disease & Hypertension ( High Blood Pressure)
Heart and circulatory conditions | BHF High blood pressure (Hypertension) (bhf.org.uk) Hypertension Society Living with Heart Conditions – British Heart Foundation- https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport Advice on BP measurement at home Manage your ... [continue] Heart Disease & Hypertension ( High Blood Pressure)
HOMELESSNESS
Housing: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/housing Homelessness: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/servicesforsinglehomeless Prevent Homelessness: https://goleudy.org/ 01792 646071, information@goleudy.org Emergency Food: https://matthewshouse.org.uk/contact/ High Street, Swansea, SA1 1LW, 07708 115903 http://www.zacsplace.org/zacs-place-3/ Soup Kitchen, Breakfast, clothes, Gospel Hall, George Street, SA1 4HH Swansea Refugee Council: 01792 630180
Mental Health
Choose a form of Help you feel comfortable trying In a CRISIS- click HERE for HELP Swansea Mental Help Help for Health Professionals Mental Health & Money Advice Mums- How ... [continue] Mental Health
Pain
Living with Pain People with PAIN- Tips ,Experiences Programes The NHS website contains lots of useful information, tips and advice on living with chronic pain. Help from your GP and use of ... [continue] Pain
Physiotherapy
http://sbuhb.nhs.wales/hospitals/a-z-hospital-services/physiotherapy/ PHYSIO DIRECT – Self -referral – Swansea – 01792 487453, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 13.00pm (excluding bank holidays) Out Patient Physiotherapy Telephone numbers Morriston Hospital 01792 703124/703126 Singleton ... [continue] Physiotherapy
Smoking STOP
Phone 0800 085 2219 website for more information: https://www.helpmequit.wales/ They also have a self referral form, once this has been completed one of Help Me Quit’s advisors will get in ... [continue] Smoking STOP
SOCIAL CARE *Finance* *Learning Disability*
Social Service Access Point Swansea: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/contactsocialservices 01792 636519, Email: CAP@swansea.gov.uk, SMS: 07796 275412 Online Referral Form- https://www.swansea.gov.uk/onlinereferral Citizen Advice http://www.citizensadvicesnpt.org.uk/, help@citizensadvicesnpt.org.uk, 0808 278 7926 free number Money Advice https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en 08001387777 Learning Disability ... [continue] SOCIAL CARE *Finance* *Learning Disability*
Stroke
A stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Like all organs, the brain needs the oxygen and ... [continue] Stroke
STUDENT & Young Person (11-25 years )
INFO-NATION mental health, sexual health, housing, drugs alcohol https://www.info-nation.org.uk/ ‘Y-Wellbeing’ – Personal Training, Gym Sessions, Music Sessions and Mental Health support. Self-refer to vicki@ymcaswansea.org.uk or 07535149411 Apps: Headspace, Breethe or ... [continue] STUDENT & Young Person (11-25 years )
SUPPORT FOR BACK TO WORK
WELL BEING THROUGH WORK: 01639 684568 or wtw@wales.nhs.uk, in work support Post-COVID 19 or Any Illness with long-term effects https://heiw.nhs.wales/covid-19/long-covid-syndrome-resources/
TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY
Termination of Pregnancy (Self-Referral Line)/ Pregnancy Advisory Service – 01792 200303 Leaflets for Termination of Pregnancy Advice & Procedure – https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/files/pregnancy-advisory-service/ Contraception Choice Calculator – https://www.contraceptionchoices.org/whats-right-for-me Frequently Asked Questions – https://www.contraceptionchoices.org/faqs
Well-Being Information
MIND: https://www.swanseamind.org.uk/ BEREAVEMENT: 01792 462845, morgannwg@cruse.org.uk WELLBEING SWANSEA: https://www.wellbeingswansea.co.uk/ MINDFULLNESS: https://oxfordmindfulness.org/online-sessions-podcasts Mental Health Help Line 0800132 737 Adult Single Point of Access: 01792 517853. SBU.SPOAswansea@wales.nhs.uk https://nhswales.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/ : free online mental health/CBT sessions with ... [continue] Well-Being Information
