Drop-In services in your community
Find out about your local enablement drop-in service - 7 July 2026, 2pm-4pm
On Tuesday 7 July, we're holding information events at libraries across Gloucestershire, where you can meet the team, learn more about the Enablement drop-in service and find out how it could help you, a family member or someone you support.
Details of the library locations in Cheltenham, Cirencester, Coleford, Gloucester, Stroud and Tewksbury are given below. Each session will run from 2pm-4pm. (Note that the event is not being held in Moreton-in-Marsh.)
We run free Drop-In services across Gloucestershire, offering flexible support in your local community.
You can drop in and be seen if thereβs space, book an appointment for a future time while youβre there, or phone the Drop-In to arrange one.
How we can help
The drop-in team offers practical, emotional and wellbeing support with a wide range of everyday issues, including:
- forms and applications (including PIP)
- letters and correspondence
- making and managing phone calls
- benefits
- debt and financial support
- budgeting and managing money
- paying bills.
Additional support
We can also help with:
- housing issues
- applying for grants and essential household items
- booking appointments (health, housing or personal care)
- Blue Badge and bus pass applications
- access to clothing, bedding and food packs
- digital and mobile phone support.
We can connect you to other services, including:
- Citizens Advice
- employment support
- local community organisations.
Support is flexible and based on your individual needs, so please speak to the team about your situation.
Social groups and activities
Our drop-in services offer a range of social opportunities to support wellbeing and reduce isolation, such as:
- weekly social groups
- coffee mornings
- craft or history groups
- wellbeing sessions
- hoarding support groups
- Springboard (for young adults in Cheltenham).
Activities vary by location, so please check with your local service for current sessions.
Locations and times
Cheltenham
π Childrenβs Library (2nd floor), Chester Walk, Cheltenham GL50 3TJ
π 01452 425427
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Monday: 1pm-4.30pm
Wednesday and Friday: 9.30am-1pm
Cirencester
π Cirencester Library, The Waterloo, Cirencester GL7 2PZ
π 01452 427934
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Tuesday and Friday: 9:30am-1pm
Forest of Dean
π The Main Place Library, Railway Drive, Coleford GL16 8RH
π 01452 324019
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am-1pm (for appointments only)
Wednesday: 12pm-3pm (open to all)
Gloucester
π Gloucester Library (1st floor), 51 Brunswick Road, Gloucester GL1 1HT
Please note this is the old library building
π 01452 426500
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Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9.30am-1pm
Moreton-in-Marsh
π Moreton-in-Marsh Library, Stow Road, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0DR
π 01452 427934
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Thursday, on these dates only: 23 July, 27 Aug, 24 Sept, 22 Oct, 26 Nov, 24 Dec: 10am-1pm
Stroud
π Stroud Library, Five Valleys Shopping Centre, King Street, Stroud, GL5 1RR
π 01452 425453
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Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9.30am-1pm
Tewkesbury
π Tewkesbury Library, Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX
π 01452 425464
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Monday: 9.30am-1pm and Thursday: 12.30pm-4.30pm