
Support & Wellbeing Information Service Harrow (SWiSH)
Organiser: Mind in Harrow
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Project availability
The activity runs from 1 December 2021 to 30 April 2024. The Young Harrow Foundation does not manage bookings for this activity and is not responsible for the delivery of the project. If you have any questions, please contact the organisation directly.
What
Harrow Community Action (HCA) consortium oversees this service, which is run in collaboration
Who can use SWiSH?
Anyone in Harrow aged 18 or over can call SWiSH for information and advice. This includes people looking for help for themselves, as well as carers, staff in local organisations and anyone with concerns about someone else.
What does SWiSH offer?
SWiSH can offer information or advice about a wide range of local services, including those that can help with:
- Keeping fit and well
- Managing finances
- Joining social groups
- Looking for work
- Starting a course
- Applying for a personal budget
We can also help you find services that offer the following:
- Financial advice
- Legal advice
- Advocacy
- Advice on welfare benefits and housing
What if I have accessibility needs?
We aim for our service to be accessible by everyone in the community. We can provide information in easy-read formats, Braille and audio format. We can provide some written information in different languages or can arrange for interpreting. We provide the service in venues that are wheelchair accessible.
Is SWiSH confidential?
Our service is confidential, except under certain circumstances where we have a duty to keep people safe. The service confidentiality policy can be provided upon request.
In order to provide the best service we may request your permission to share your details with another of our partner organisations, who are able to offer specialised help in various areas. We will ask for your consent before we do this and all information will be shared securely on a need-to-know basis.
How do I contact SWiSH?
To make a general SWiSH enquiry, please contact Mind in Harrow using the following details:
Phone: 020 8426 0929
Email: info@mindinharrow.org.uk
Opening hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
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