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Our Service to Guests

Doorway is a day centre located in The Salvation Army Hall, Foghamshire which is easily accessible in the centre of Chippenham, close to the shops, transport and services such as the Job Centre and the Citizen's Advice Bureau

Doorway currently operates two drop-in sessions each week - Monday morning and Thursday afternoon. During each session we provide:-

  • Freshly prepared hot meals
  • Personal showers
  • Laundry facilities
  • Clothing parcels
  • Toiletries
  • Sleeping bags
  • One to one support from trained staff
  • Signposting to specialist support and advice services where necessary
  • Use of telephone for official calls
  • An address for official correspondence
  • A venue for social workers, drugs workers etc to interview guests
  • Activities such as
    • newspapers
    • television
    • table tennis
    • computer games
    • music improvisation sessions
    • supervised IT sessions with internet access

Diary of a Drop-in Session

As part of a recent funding application for a Support Services Manager submitted to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity, Doorway recorded the diary of a drop-in session to back up our claim that we don't just serve hot meals! Diary of a drop-in session


Sue, Doorway Volunteer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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The Salvation Army Hall
Foghamshire
Chippenham
North Wiltshire
SN15 1HB
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