Help and Support in Swindon Useful contacts and services

Researched and published by The Swindon Post. Last reviewed 5 February 2026.

A quick guide to useful contacts in Swindon – the council, registering with a GP, the food bank, and emergency numbers. If you're new to the area or need help, these links and numbers are a good place to start.

Community support – council, food bank, and emergency contacts in Swindon
Useful contacts when you need help in Swindon. Credit: Unsplash
Key contacts in Swindon
ServiceContact
Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)999
NHS 111 (urgent medical advice)111
Council general enquiries01793 445500
Council Tax0345 302 2316
Swindon Food Bank07932 108 732 / 01793 615 646

Source: Swindon Borough Council, NHS, Swindon Food Collective

Swindon Borough Council

General enquiries
01793 445500 – Mon, Wed–Fri 9am–5pm; Tue 9am–4pm
Council Tax
0345 302 2316 – Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Out-of-hours emergencies
01793 445500
Website
swindon.gov.uk – Contact us

For most services, the council recommends using their website first. Avoid calling between 9am and 10am, especially on Mondays, if you want to get through quickly.

Registering with a GP

To register with a GP surgery in Swindon:

  • Use the NHS Find a GP tool – enter your postcode to see surgeries near you
  • You must live within the surgery's catchment area
  • You'll usually need photo ID and proof of address (e.g. utility bill from the last 3 months)
  • Registration typically takes 5–10 working days

Many Swindon surgeries (including North Swindon Practice, Hawthorn Medical Centre, Phoenix Surgery) offer online registration. You can also visit in person or download a form from the surgery's website.

For a full guide, see GP registration in Swindon.

Swindon Food Bank

Swindon Food Collective runs the local food bank. If you need emergency food:

  • You usually need a referral (e.g. from a GP, school, or support worker)
  • Contact: 07932 108 732 or 01793 615 646
  • Email: admin@swindonfoodcollective.org
  • Website: swindonfoodcollective.org
  • Location: Stonehill Green, Westlea, Swindon SN5 7DG

You can also find food bank locations via the Trussell Trust food bank finder.

Emergency numbers

  • Police, fire, ambulance: 999
  • Non-emergency police: 101
  • NHS 111: 111 – for urgent medical advice when it's not an emergency

Council contact

Most council services – start with the website.

Swindon Council – Contact us

References & sources

  1. Swindon Borough Council – Contact us (accessed February 2026)
  2. NHS – Register with a GP (accessed February 2026)
  3. Swindon Food Collective (accessed February 2026)

Information correct as of February 2026. Phone numbers and opening hours can change. Check the relevant organisation's website for the latest details.