Local Carer Groups
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Bolton Groups
| Asian Carers Forum | Provider of advice and information, breaks, pampering sessions and health awareness sessions to meet the needs of Asian carers. |
1st Floor Shanti Pharmacy, 160 St. Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3PH Tel: 01204 651123 |
| Bolton Carers Support |
Bolton Carers Support provides information and support to carers, including benefits advice, help accessing courses and workshops for carers, a Carers Emergency Card Scheme, a free quarterly newsletter and information factsheets, plus regular information/outreach points. Call the 24/7 helpline on 01204 363056 |
Thicketford Centre, Thicketford Rd, Bolton, BL2 2LW Tel: 01204 363 056
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| Crossroads Together | Crossroads Together is a registered charity dedicated to providing information, advice and practical support to unpaid carers of all ages and the people they care for. The Greater Manchester service is based in Bolton. |
Deepdale Community Centre, Deepdale Road, Bolton BL2 6PH Tel: 01614 459595 |
| Dementia Support | Bolton Dementia Support is run by professional staff, supported by trained volunteers, plus present and former carers. We are here to support everyone in the Bolton area who has been diagnosed with any form of dementia, and anyone who cares for them. We also support carers of people with early-onset dementia. |
Dementia Support, Carers Resource, Thicketford Centre, Bolton, BL2 2LW Tel: 07704 594 585
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| Making Space | If you provide practical help and/or emotional support to a friend, relative or partner living with a mental health condition, then you are a carer. We are here to support you in your caring role and help give you balance in your life. |
Royal Bolton Hospital, Riverton Unit, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL4 0JR Tel: 01204 390 390
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| MHIST (Mental Health Independent Support Team) | MHIST provides a wide range of self help groups, counselling, befriending and advocacy for mental health service users and carers. |
1st Floor, Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton, BL1 2AX Tel: 01204 527 200 |
| New group supporting younger people (aged under 65) who are living with dementia and those who care for them | The Kings Head Pub, Junction Road, Deane Monday from 7 – 9pm. | Please ring to confirm attendance and for catering purposes. Bolton Dementia Support: 01204 386696 or email: boltondsg@gmail.com |
| Rethink Mental Illness Group |
The Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group is a group for people severely affected by mental illness to come together to share information and support with each other. The group meet every Thursday evening. Please contact the group for information about accessing the meetings. The group takes place online (via Zoom) and in-person and can be accessed by service users and carers across Greater Manchester.
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(M) 07816 754032 (Mary Patel)
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| Simeon Counselling Service | Simeon Counselling Service offers carers and people suffering mental health difficulties the opportunity to talk through their feelings in a confidential, peaceful and sensitive environment. You can now request appointments directly by calling Silverwellbeing Services on 01204 917745 |
Victoria Hall, Knowsley Street, Bolton BL1 2AS Tel: 01204 387363 |
| South Asian Carers Group | Tel: 01204 366347 | |
| Welfare Rights | Advice line open from 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. | Tel: 01204 333820 |
Bury Groups
| Name | Description | Contact |
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| Bury Carers Hub |
Bury Carers’ Hub provides a single point of access for all adult Carers (18+) supporting another adult living in Bury. The Hub exists to ensure that Carers have access to information, advice, and a wide range of support services.
These support services are designed to help Carers continue in their caring role for as long as they choose and to reduce the impact the caring role can have on a Carer’s own health and wellbeing.
Once you get in touch with us, we can arrange for a dedicated Carers Information and Support Officer to get in touch with you, who will get to know you and gain an understanding of your needs as a Carer. They will work with you to provide support to meet your individual needs.
This could include:
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Telephone: 0300 303 0207 (calls charged at local rate) Text: 07786201226 General Email: enquiries@burycarershub.org.uk Website: www.burycarershub.org.uk Online Chat: www.n-compass.org.uk/services/carers-support Address: FREEPOST Bury Carers’ Hub |
| Bury Dementia Adviser Service |
The dementia adviser service provides one-to-one support to people with dementia, carers and family members.The service is unique to your personal circumstances and needs. Dementia advisers and dementia adviser volunteers will support you to understand key information around a diagnosis of dementia and what it means for you and your family. |
Tel: 0161 763 9907 Email: bury@alzheimers.org.uk |
| Rethink Mental Illness Group |
The Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group is a group for people severely affected by mental illness to come together to share information and support with each other. The group meet every Thursday evening. Please contact the group for information about accessing the meetings. The group takes place online (via Zoom) and in-person and can be accessed by service users and carers across Greater Manchester.
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(M) 07816 754032 (Mary Patel) |
| Support group for family, friends and parents of service users at Prestwich Site services | Ernest Rutherford Room at the Waterdale Restaurant, Prestwich Site. First Thursday of each month from 1 - 2pm (5 May, 2 June, 7 July, 4 August etc.) |
Tel: 0161 358 1460 or email: contactmatron@gmmh.nhs.uk |
Manchester Carer Groups
| Name | Description | Contact |
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| Admiral Nurses | Person-centred assessments of the needs of family carers and individuals with dementia - Psychological support - Information - Practical advice - Helping family carers to develop and improve skills in care giving - Guidance about how to access appropriate services - Therapeutic, psycho-educational and social support groups for family carers - Referral to treatment and support services - End of life and bereavement support |
0161 882 1063 (Admin hours 8.30am to 1pm except Wednesday) Admiral Nurse Service, 11th Floor, Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale, Blackley, Manchester M9 8GQ
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| African Caribbean Care Group |
African Caribbean Care Group are the lead partners for Carers Manchester Central. We offer: Carers forums Carers Respite Parent Carer Support Welfare Rights Service Dementia Advisory Service Day Care Service Lunch Club Delivered Meals Community Grocers (15 items for £5) Carers Activities and Events Day Trips Holistic Therapies |
Contact Number: 0161 226 6334/ 07398414064 Email: cmc@accg.org.uk Address: Claremont Centre, 2 Jarvis Road, M15 5FS
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| African and Caribbean Mental Health Services (ACMHS) | Emotional support – Home visits – Benefits advice – Phone support – Advocacy – Information and advice – Carer voice |
Telephone: 0161 226 9562 Email: carers@acmhs-blackmentalhealth.org.uk Windrush Millennium Centre, 70 Alexandra Road, Moss side, Manchester, M16 7WD |
| Alzheimer’s Society | Carers Information and Support Programme (CRISP) training – Range of information booklets and leaflets on dementia – Home visits – Appointments – Emotional support – Phone support |
Telephone: 0161 962 4769 Email: manchester@alzheimers.org.uk Website: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ |
| Autistic Spectrum - Carers Support Group |
Do you care for an adult on the autistic spectrum and live in South Manchester? Carers Manchester did a questionnaire with Carers AND you told us there was a gap in services for carers of adults on the autistic spectrum and felt isolated from other carers. Would you like to meet up and share your experiences and have some lunch? We hope we can make you welcome and comfortable and help you to share the great work you do. Did you know that 80% of carers say they have felt lonely? It’s time you had a break…come and join us… We want to support you as a Carer in developing this new group. We will be meeting on the third Tuesday of every month starting Tuesday 18th January 2022 from 11.30am to 1pm held at the Dandelion Centre, Wythenshawe. |
If you are interested, or you have any questions then please contact: cms@manchestercarersforum.org.uk or call Steve on 07494097568. |
| Carers Manchester |
Carers Manchester is a group of local organisations working together to improve services for carers. They have a Contact Point helpline, free online and face to face workshops and services in the community. |
Contact: 0161 543 8000, Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm (except bank holidays) and 10am – 6pm on Wednesdays. Email: contactpoint@carersmanchester.org.uk Website: www.carersmanchester.org.uk Twitter: @CarersMcr St Wilfrid’s Enterprise Centre, 2 Birchvale Close, Manchester M15 5BJ. |
| Central Manchester Service User & Carers’ Network |
Do you use mental health services or care for someone who does? Why not come along and meet like-minded people? We’d love to meet you and hear your experiences in a service user and carer led discussion group. |
Third Monday of every month 12.30 - 2.00pm Brunswick Parish Church, Brunswick Street M13 9TQ For more information please contact: Helen Rogers on 07776 212413 |
| Connect (Career Connect) |
Support for young people moving into education, employment and training; Careers information, advice and guidance – Referrals to education and training courses - Job search support, CV writing, applications and interview preparation – One-to-one support – Home visits – Advocacy – Benefits and finance advice and support – Young carers wellbeing – liaison with schools and colleges. |
Telephone: 0161 2327863 Email: eet@careerconnect.org.uk https://careerconnect.org.uk/services/#engaging-young-people |
| Connect Support | Home visits to offer emotional support - Information and practical help - Support Group Meetings (Central and South Manchester) - Social events - Mental health education programmes including ‘What is Mental Illness?’ and ‘Coping & Stress Management’. |
Telephone: 0161 945 5044 Website: www.connectsupport.org.uk Benchill Community Centre, Benchill Road, Manchester M22 8EJ |
| Himmat | Classes in fitness, health awareness, sewing, English - Health action plans - Over 60’s swimming classes and walking groups - Emotional support - Help with form filling – Home visits – Benefits advice – Carers newsletter – Phone support |
Telephone: 0161 224 7250 Email: info@himmat.org.uk Website: www.himmat.org.uk Midway Business Centre, 703 Stockport Road, Longsight, Manchester M12 4QN |
| Indian Senior Citizens Centre | Day support services, social and recreational activities - Luncheon club and meals on wheels – Carers’ drop-in sessions - Information, advice and interpretation service - IT suite – Gym – Phone support – Home visits – Help with form filling - Prevention and well-being services - Weekly yoga and exercise classes |
Telephone: 0161 232 0999 / 0161 232 7994 Email: iscc@talk21.com Website: www.iscc-manchester.org Indian Senior Citizens Centre, 16/18 Whalley Road, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 8AB |
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Larkhill Dementia Cafe |
Specifically for both "Carer's" and their "Cared For" to maintain community contact, social inclusion, support, signposting and entertainment. We are open twice a month 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am to 12. Cost £3 pp. Clients from any area are made most welcome. |
Phone: 07708430887 The Larkhill Centre, Thorley Lane Timperley, WA15 7AZ. |
Later Life Living Adult Day Club
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Open Monday to Friday 10am - 3-30pm, where we offer small group activities, memory games, snooker, table tennis, art and crafts, gardening, board games, singing. We work for passion not profit for people over 50 who may want to increase their confidence, social interaction, our clients live with various illnesses, Dementia, Parkinsons Disease, loneliness, isolation, depression and other long term illnesses. Cost is only £36.00 per day (10am - 1.00pm is £26 and 1pm - 3.30pm is £23). Free half day trial.
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Phone: 07731795418 |
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Lifted Carers Centre |
Elevating parent carers of children and adults with special learning needs. They are a user led organisation based in Wythenshawe, Manchester, but would be happy to support parents and carers in Greater Manchester. |
Tel: 0161 498 0312 Mob: 07385 568990 (Emma) 07384 784262 (Sue) Website: liftedcarerscentre.org.uk |
| LMCP Care Link | Emotional and practical support - Asian Carers' Group and drop-ins - Monthly support group - Introduction to care-related work - Information and advice - Training |
Telephone: 0161 226 4632 Email: lmcpcarelink@btconnect.com Website: www.lmcpcarelink.co.uk The Pastoral Centre, 95A Princess Road, Manchester M14 4TH |
| Manchester Carers Centre |
Manchester Carers Centre offer a range of practical and emotional support services to Carers in Manchester including; social and peer activities to improve Carers’ health and well-being, Young Adult Carers support (age 16-25), and help with accessing information and advice via our Reception Signposting and Referrals Line. For more information and to register with us visit www.manchestercarers.org.uk. |
Telephone: 0161 272 7270 Email: admin@manchestercarers.org.uk Website: www.manchestercarers.org.uk Bridge 5 Mill, 22a Beswick Street, Manchester M4 7HR |
| Manchester Carers Forum |
One to one and group support for any adult carer - telephone support line - trips - volunteering - carer awareness |
Telephone: 0161 819 2226 Email: info@manchestercarersforum.org.uk Website: www.manchestercarersforum.org.uk Gaddum House, 6 Great Jackson Street, Manchester, M15 4AX |
| Manchester Jewish Federation | Carers’ assessments - Carers’ groups (including male carers group) - Carer breaks – Training – Annual calendar of carers events – Home visits – Information and advice – Respite provision – Phone support – Volunteering |
Telephone: 0161 772 4800 (press option 2) Email: Carers@thefed.org.uk Website: http://www.thefed.org.uk/services/adult-social-care-services/carers-support/ Heathlands Drive, Prestwich, Manchester M25 9SB |
| Moodswings | One to one support - Recovery work – Confidence-building groups - Workshops and courses - One to one support to make changes, manage mental health symptoms and reach goals - Friends and family social group – Helpline - Information, advice and support in person, over the phone or video chat |
Telephone: 0161 832 3736 Email: info@moodswings.org.uk Website: www.moodswings.org.uk 36 New Mount St, Manchester M4 4DE |
| Neesa Well Women |
Support and advice for isolated women - Drop in - Coffee mornings - Older women’s luncheon club - Stay & play - Library - Home visits |
Telephone: 0161 740 2995 Email: neesa01@tiscali.co.uk Woodville Resource Centre, Shirley Road, Manchester M8 0NE |
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North Manchester Black Health Forum |
A user led forum that works with vulnerable adults from marginalised communities living with long-term health conditions, poverty & economic pressures. |
Tel: 0161 720 9974 Mobile: 07914350602 Ruqia's (Chief Officer) Twitter: twitter.com/nmbhf2010ruqia |
| Rethink Mental Illness Group |
The Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group is a group for people severely affected by mental illness to come together to share information and support with each other. The group meet every Thursday evening. Please contact the group for information about accessing the meetings. The group takes place online (via Zoom) and in-person and can be accessed by service users and carers across Greater Manchester.
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(M) 07816 754032 (Mary Patel) |
| Stroke Association |
Helpline - Information and emotional support - Training for professionals - Stroke cafes – Information leaflets on website Providing emotional and practical help, advice and support to both stroke survivor and their carers. |
Helen Gilbertson - Stoke Association Support Coordinator – Tel: 0161 742 7482. National Helpline - Tel: 0303 3033 100 Email: helen.gilbertson@stroke.org.uk 07983 343003 Website: www.stroke.org.uk |
| Substance Misuse - Carers Support Group |
Do you support and help an adult with substance misuse issues? Would you like to meet with other carers to share your experiences and have some lunch? We hope we can make you welcome and comfortable and help you to share the great work you do. Did you know that 80% of carers say they have felt lonely? It’s time you had a break…come and join us… We believe you should have the opportunity to meet in a safe place to talk openly without being judged about the person you care for. We will be meeting on the fourth Thursday of every month starting Thursday 27th January 2022 from 11.30am to 1pm at the Withington Methodist Church. |
If you are interested, or you have any questions then please contact: cms@manchestercarersforum.org.uk or call Steve on 07494097568. |
| Talbot House | Emotional support - Training - Information – Advice on money and benefits – Carers breaks – Advocacy - Pamper service including nails, reflexology, massage and beauty – Emergency planning – Home visits – Phone support |
Telephone: 0161 203 4095 Email: admin@talbot-house.org.uk Website: www.talbot-house.org.uk Twitter: @talbothousemcr Talbot House Support Centre, 1 High Peak Street, Newton Heath, Manchester M40 3AT |
| Together Dementia Support in Manchester |
Together Dementia Support offer advice, guidance and training for carers of people living with Dementia and memory related conditions. This includes free training courses for carers, social meetups such as evening meals and afternoon teas, Zoom clubs, Dementia Cafés, and over the phone signposting and support. There is a monthly Walk & Talk group for carers that takes place on Thursday evenings. |
Email admin@togetherdementiasupport.org Phone 0161 226 7186 Website www.togetherdementiasupport.or |
| Wai Yin Society | Advice and information – Interpreting Chinese and other languages - Luncheon club - Welfare advice - Carers Breaks and activities daily – Training - Outdoor sessions - Home visits - Hospital visits |
Telephone: 0161 833 0377 Email: info@waiyin.org.uk Website: http://www.waiyin.org.uk/ Twitter: @waiyincws Sheung Lok Centre, Justin Close, Manchester M13 9UB |
Salford Groups
| Name | Description | Contact |
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| Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support Service in Salford | Provides one to one support for people with a diagnosis and their carers and wider families. | Tel: 0161 962 4769 or email: salford@alzheimers.org.uk |
| Armchair Excercises with Jenny | Shake off the lockdown blues in this exercise group with music and more. | Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, 16 – 18 Worsley Road, Swinton, Salford M27 5WW. Tel: 0161 607 7101 email: chris.sewards@iamaspire.org.uk or Jenny 07889241427 |
| Bloco Mundo – Samba drumming and dancing | Emmanuel Centre, 174 Langworthy road, Salford M6 5PN Every Thursday 6 - 7.30pm | |
| ‘CHUMs’ (Wellbeing / Social Support) | Salvation Army, Station Road, Swinton M27 6BT - Every Thursday, 10am to 12pm | |
| Caring for someone with Dementia ‘Coping Carers Group’ |
The group aims to support people with the emotional difficulties associated with their caring role - such as stress, anxiety and depression. Open to those currently caring for someone with dementia or who have recently cared for someone living with dementia and are experiencing stress, anxiety or low mood. The group is an 8-week programme based on a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy approach and runs three times a year. |
Referral to the group needs to be made by a health care professional, so please speak to Salford Older Adult Primary Care Psychological Therapies staff or your GP who will need to complete the service’s referral form. The group is open to Salford residents. The service can only accept referrals for carers outside Salford area if they are registered with a Salford GP. |
| Dementia Café | As part of the open doors project, there is a Dementia Café held every other Tuesday 1pm – 3pm at Woodlands Hospital. All relatives of patients are informed about this and it is also open to carers in the community. There is also a carer drop-in at Woodlands. This is available for carers if the cared for person is on the inpatient ward. | Tel: Cathy Riley on 0161 772 3893 |
| Dementia Champions Group | Do you have early onset dementia? Do you care for someone with this condition? Are you interested in how we can support you to live well with dementia in Salford? As a member of the Dementia Action Group you will meet new people, find out what is going on, share experiences, and be instrumental in influencing the development of dementia friendly communities and services in Salford. | If you would like to find out more please call for a chat on 0784 168 4639 or email caroline.allport@salford.gov.uk |
| Dementia Naturally Active | A new project for people living with dementia, their families and carers. Join Red Rose Forest for indoor and outdoor nature based activities, all abilities welcome to join in and have a go. Sessions take place every other Tuesday at Cleavley's Athletics Track Clubhouse, Eccles. | Contact 0161 872 1660 or email: lucy@redroseforest.co.uk to book a place. |
| Dementia Support Service Carers Afternoon group | The group runs once a month on a Thursday from 1 - 3pm at Moorside and Swinton Cricket Club, 1 Deansway, Swinton M27 OWH. | Please ring the Dementia Support Service for details 0161 728 2001 or speak to a Support Worker. |
| Forget Me Not Café | Located in Humphrey Booth Resource and open from 10am until 2:00pm. Come and join us for a hearty meal and a selection of delicious sweets. | Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, 16 – 18 Worsley Road, Swinton, Salford M27 5WW. Tel: 0161 607 7101 email: chris.sewards@iamaspire.org.uk |
| Friendship Group |
A group for dementia carers, friends and family. The group meet the first Wednesday of the month at 12 noon at Critchley Community Hub. A Dementia Support Worker also attends the group to offer dementia advice guidance. Held at Critchley Community Hub, 75 Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 4AF |
Contact: Email: Dssadmin@ageuksalford.org.uk Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/salford/our-services/dementia-support-service/
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| Gaddum Centre | Gaddum provides health and social care services to adults, children and young people and families including Advocacy, Bereavement support, Palliative Care, Counselling and Carers Centres. | gaddumcentre.co.uk or call 0161 834 6069 |
| Salford Health Improvement Service |
Salford Health Improvement Service provide a whole range of different activities across the city to help you to get out and meet other people and to improve your physical health and mental wellbeing. Please check out our website to see what’s happening near you. |
Tel: 0800 952 1000 Option 2 |
| Kurling | Come and join Betty for indoor Kurling at Humphrey Booth Resource Centre every Wednesday from 1:30pm until 2:30pm. | Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, 16 – 18 Worsley Road, Swinton, Salford M27 5WW. Tel: 0161 607 7101 email: chris.sewards@iamaspire.org.uk |
| Moorfield Choir | This group meets on Monday afternoons at Humphrey Booth Resource Centre from 1:30pm until 3pm with a musician to practice for performances. | Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, 16 – 18 Worsley Road, Swinton, Salford M27 5WW. Tel: 0161 607 7101 email: chris.sewards@iamaspire.org.uk |
| Movement in Recovery | Open to anyone over 18 who is in recovery and their families and carers. The Orchard, 11-12 Orchard St Pendelton, Salford M6 6FL Every Tuesday 5.30 – 7pm. | Contact claire@fallenangelsdancetheatre.co.uk or Tel: 07801 478548 |
| Music and Dance with Dementia group | The Singing with Dementia group would like more people to experience the joy of their free music sessions for carers and the cared-for. You don’t need to be referred – just call into the Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, 16-18 Worsley Road, Swinton M27 5WW on a Wednesday morning from 10am. | Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, 16 – 18 Worsley Road, Swinton, Salford M27 5WW. Tel: 0161 607 7101 email: chris.sewards@iamaspire.org.uk |
| Music for Memories group | For people with memory problems and their carers, every month (31 May, 28 June, 26 July etc.) | Barton Village Hub, off Cawdor Street, Enfield Close, Eccles M30 0QD , 12.30 – 3pm |
| NEW! Social group for carers of those with younger onset dementia | Mount Chapel Champions support group for people with early onset dementia and their carers meets every Monday from 1-3pm at Mount Chapel Church, 32 Eccles Old Road (at the corner of Langworthy Road) M6 7AF. | For further information Tel: 0161 728 2001 or email dssadmin@ageuksalford.org.uk |
| Open Doors Support Network | Recently diagnosed patients are invited to continue to meet together to build on friendships and support one another. The network also invites partnership organisations to talk and present to our network in addition to engaging in memory activities. Volunteers are invited to attend and support staff in running and assisting in activities. | Held once a month at the Humphrey Booth Resource Centre in Swinton. |
| Rethink Mental Illness Group |
The Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group is a group for people severely affected by mental illness to come together to share information and support with each other. The group meet every Thursday evening. Please contact the group for information about accessing the meetings. The group takes place online (via Zoom) and in-person and can be accessed by service users and carers across Greater Manchester.
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(M) 07816 754032 (Mary Patel) |
| Salford Carers Centre |
Salford Carers Centre provides a comprehensive carer support service to carers of all ages; the service can offer advocacy, information and advice, support with how to cope as a carer and what is available to help you and the person you care for. The service has specialist mental health carer support workers as well as services for adult carers, young adult carers and young carers. The service is open Monday to Friday: 9.00 – 4.30 but can offer appointments for carers outside of these hours if needed. A weekly Carers Breakfast runs from the Cornerstone on Thursdays, 9:30am – 11:30am. Carers are welcome to come along, speak to one of our team, and enjoy a free light breakfast. Visit www.salfordyoungcarers.org to sign up to receive their Newsletter. |
Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQ. The Salford Carers Helpline is 0161 212 5451 (helpline open from 9am -5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am - 4pm on Friday). You can also email salford.carers@gaddum.co.uk. |
| Service User Review Panel | Monthly on Mondays from 10am to 12 noon. The group is open to anyone with dementia who lives in Salford, Trafford or Manchester. | Humphrey Booth Resource Centre Worsley Road, Swinton |
| TED – Talk, Eat, Drink | Join us for games, and a chat at Humphrey Booth Resource Centre; Bingo and beyond! Every Thursday 10:30 – 12pm. |
Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, 16 – 18 Worsley Road, Swinton, Salford M27 5WW. Tel: 0161 607 7101 email: chris.sewards@iamaspire.org.uk |
| Wellbeing Support | supported by Start in Salford | Clifton Community Centre, 6 Wynne Avenue, Clifton M27 8FU - Every Tuesday and Friday, 1pm to 3pm |
| We Understand | Support group for families and carers affected by addiction. | Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street, Salford M5 5QQ Every month: First Monday 6pm – 8.30pm and Third Thursday 10.30am – 2.30pm |
Trafford Groups
| Name | Description | Contact |
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| Alzheimer's Society |
Dementia Support Service - Our dementia support workers offer information and practical guidance to help carers understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future. We have a range of information and factsheets and offer ongoing support via home visits or phone calls. |
Please contact 0161 962 4769 |
| Alzheimer's Society Continued... |
Singing for the Brain – For people living with dementia and/or their carers. Join us to sing a wide variety of songs in a supported environment. Led by a skilled professional musician and hosted by a Dementia Support Worker. Singing improves wellbeing and mood. Chance to talk to other carers. Refreshments. |
We meet fortnightly on Fridays 1 – 3pm at St John’s Centre, St John’s Road, Old Trafford M16 7GX Please contact 0161 962 4769 |
| Trafford Carers Centre Art Group | The group is open to all carers interested in art no experience necessary | We meet every Monday, 10am-12.30pm, at St. Matthews Hall, Chapel Lane, Stretford. M32 9AJ. |
| Trafford Carers Centre Singing For Fun Group | All Carers welcome | We meet every Monday, 4.15pm-5.30pm, at Fiona Gardens (Hobby Room), Atkinson Road, Sale. M33 6GG. |
| Trafford Carers Centre Gardening Group | The group meets on Mondays 10-1pm | Gorse Hill Allotment, Burleigh Road. Every Monday from 10.00am – 1.00pm |
| Trafford Carers Centre Carers Craft Club | The group meet in a room that is fully accessible, and the group is open to all carers . | We meet most Fridays, 10.30am-12.30pm, at Urmston Library, 34 Golden Way, Urmston. M41 0NA. |
| Trafford Carers Centre Flower arranging | Meets the last Wednesday of the month between 1pm - 3pm. | Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre, Sale. M33 4ND. 1pm - 3pm. |
| Trafford Carers Centre | Trafford Carers Centre is a non-profit organisation that supports unpaid carers looking after someone who lives in the Trafford area. They provide advocacy, care assessments, health checks, counselling, funding for carers, emergency card scheme, information e-books, newsletters, social events, therapy services as well as training and volunteering. The majority of their services are free and everything you tell them will be kept in confidence. |
9 Springfield Rd, Sale, M337XS. The Trafford Carers Helpline is 0161 848 2400 (helpline open 9am -4pm Monday to Friday - open late night Thursdays until 8pm). Visit www.traffordcarerscentre.org.uk to sign up to receive their quarterly produced newsletter and learn more about the groups offered to carers. |
| Trafford Carers Centre Yoga (online) | Online via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 11am - 11.45am. |
Contact Trafford Carers Centre for meeting log-in details - 0161 848 2400 or email info@traffordcarerscentre.org.uk. |
| Trafford Carers Centre Wellbeing Wednesday (online) | Online via Zoom every Wednesday, 10am - 11am. | Contact Trafford Carers Centre for meeting log-in details - 0161 848 2400 or email info@traffordcarerscentre.org.uk |
| Trafford Carers Centre Genealogy Group | They meet the 1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month, 1pm - 3pm. Anyone welcome! | Broomwood Community Centre, Mainwood Road, Timperley. WA15 7JF. |
| Trafford Carers Centre Chatty Cafe | They meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 10am - 12pm. All welcome for a complimentary drink and cake. | The Life Centre Cafe, 235 Washway Road, Sale. M33 4BP. |
| Trafford Carers Centre Knit and Natter | They meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 11.30am - 1.30pm. All welcome, everything provided. Feel free to bring your own project. | Cafe in the Park (activity room), Stamford Park, 40 Mayors Road, Altrincham. WA15 9RP. |
| Trafford Carers Centre Stretford Public Hall Carers Group | They meet the 2nd Thursday of the month, 12.30pm - 2pm. | Stretford Public Hall, Chester Road, Stretford. M32 0LG. |
| Rethink Mental Illness Group |
The Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group is a group for people severely affected by mental illness to come together to share information and support with each other. The group meet every Thursday evening. Please contact the group for information about accessing the meetings. The group takes place online (via Zoom) and in-person and can be accessed by service users and carers across Greater Manchester.
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(M) 07816 754032 (Mary Patel) |
| Trafford Directory | Information on activities, resources and support for young people, families, carers and older people in the Trafford area. | Visit www.trafforddirectory.co.uk/kb5/trafford/fsd/home.page for more information. |
| Trafford Hard of Hearing Group Free Lip reading Classes | Trafford Hard of Hearing Group are running regular lip reading classes, free of charge. The classes take place at St Matthew’s Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Stretford, and are free to anyone with a hearing loss and their families. Tea and biscuits are available for a small charge. The classes are on Thursdays with the Multilevel class from 10.30am - 12.30pm and the Beginners class from 1pm - 3pm. | Places are limited, so please contact Jacqui Atherton on 07583 826550 or email jacq.atherton@gmail.com if you would like to attend.Toy |
| Toy House Carers Support Group | They meet on a Wednesday, 1pm- 3pm. | The Toy House, 91 Irlam Road, Urmston. M41 6DU. 0161 746 8185 / email@toyhouse.org. |
| Young Carers Project Groups | Various support and activities available - please contact for more details. | 07985 288 294 or email youngcarers@traffordcarerscentre.org.uk |
| Vibrant Voices Choir | For anyone living with dementia, their family, friends and carers. The choir costs £3 per person, which includes tea and cakes in the first hour. | Ground Floor of The Cinnamon Club, The Firs, Altrincham, WA14 2TQ Every Wednesday 2 - 4pm |
Wigan Groups
| Rethink Mental Illness Group |
The Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group is a group for people severely affected by mental illness to come together to share information and support with each other. The group meet every Thursday evening. Please contact the group for information about accessing the meetings. The group takes place online (via Zoom) and in-person and can be accessed by service users and carers across Greater Manchester.
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(M) 07816 754032 (Mary Patel)
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| Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre |
Supporting carers of all ages, 5 years and above that care for someone living in the borough of Wigan and Leigh. Monthly open drop-in session for both carers and professionals, first Monday of the month, from 2pm - 7pm. Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre offer a range of practical and emotional support services to Carers in Wigan and Leigh including: carer’s assessments, form filling, providing free courses and workshops, a Carers Emergency Card, regular weekly and monthly support groups, befriending calls, counselling, funding to access training and grants, monthly newsletters, social events, volunteering, one to one support, bereavement support. |
Tel: 01942 697885 (Centre open from 9:00pm - until 4:30pm, Monday - Friday) Email: info@wlcccarers.com Website: https://www.wlcccarers.com/ |
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