Health and Wellbeing

What they do
Offer free complementary therapies for people affected by cancer.

Location
Cirencester

Categories
Health support • Wellbeing • Community care

Overview
Part of a wider network across Gloucestershire, Charlie’s provides free therapies twice a month at Bingham Hall, offering physical and emotional support for people living with the impact of cancer.

Activities

- Free complementary therapy sessions
- Supportive environment for clients and carers

What they do
Provide local emergency response support during incidents and major events.

Location
Purton

Categories
Emergency support • Community safety • Volunteering • Community support

Overview
Community Emergency Volunteers provide practical support during emergencies, major incidents and community events, helping local communities when extra assistance is needed.

Activities
- Emergency incident response
- Flood and storm support
- Assisting emergency services at major events
- Community resilience and preparedness
- Volunteer emergency response training

What they do
Provide health, wellbeing and practical support to people across the local community.

Location
Fairford, Lechlade and surrounding communities.

Categories
Health support • Wellbeing • Community care

Overview
The Friends of Fairford & Lechlade Communities is a charity providing a range of health and social care services to support people of all ages. Their work helps reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and ensure local people can access the care and support they need.

Activities

- Nursing and end-of-life care support
- Patient transport services
- Lunch club and bereavement café
- Young people's counselling
- Grants for people in need

What they do
Listen to people's experiences of health and social care services and use that feedback to help improve services across Gloucestershire.

Location
Across Gloucestershire

Categories
Health • Wellbeing • Advocacy • Community support

Overview
Healthwatch Gloucestershire is the independent champion for people using health and social care services. They gather community feedback and work with service providers to help improve care and ensure local voices are heard.

Activities
- Health and social care research projects
- Community engagement and consultation
- Gathering and sharing patient experiences
- Influencing service improvements
- Information, advice and signposting

What they do
Provide inclusive sailing opportunities for children and adults with disabilities and additional needs.

Location
Whitefriars Sailing Club, Cotswold Water Park

Categories
Sport • Disability • Wellbeing • Community

Overview
Sailability @ Whitefriars is a charity making sailing accessible to people of all abilities. With a range of boats and specialist equipment, they help people with disabilities and additional needs enjoy sailing and the outdoors.

Activities

- Inclusive sailing sessions
- Sailing for children and adults
- Use of specialist boats and equipment
- Opportunities to build confidence and enjoy the outdoors

What they do
Improve access to health services and support people experiencing hardship.

Location
Cirencester and surrounding areas.

Categories
Health • Wellbeing • Community support

Overview
The Phoenix Charitable Trust works to improve access to health services that are not routinely available through the NHS. They help ensure people can access the support they need, regardless of their financial circumstances, while promoting better health and wellbeing.

Activities
- Funding access to health services
- Supporting people experiencing financial hardship
- Promoting health and wellbeing
- Raising awareness of health-related support

What they do
Provide comfort, companionship and emotional support through visits from specially assessed therapy dogs.

Location
Across the UK, including Gloucestershire and the South Cotswolds.

Categories
Wellbeing • Community support • Health • Animals

Overview
Therapy Dogs Nationwide brings volunteers and their therapy dogs into community settings to support wellbeing, reduce loneliness and provide comfort and connection.

Activities

- Visits to care homes, hospitals and hospices
- Visits to schools and SEND settings
- Paws & Read sessions
- Support for people experiencing anxiety or loneliness
- Volunteer opportunities