Support for Young Carers

A young carer is someone aged 18 or under who helps look after a relative who has a condition, such as a disability, illness, mental health condition, or a drug or alcohol problem.

To view the services on offer from Manchester please visit the Manchester City

Website: hsm.manchester.gov.uk

Manchester Carers Centre

Manchester Carers Centre deliver a range of a free, high quality support services for unwaged Carers in our City, including information and advice, emotional support, practical help, community drop-ins, breaks, social activities and access to grants and training.

Facebook: manchester.carers.centre

Twitter: @mcrcarers

Telephone: 0161 27 27 270

Website: www.manchestercarers.org.uk

Email: admin@manchestercarers.org.uk

Carers UK

They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 020 7378 4999

Website: www.carersuk.org

CHAMP (Children's Health and Monitoring Programme)

CHAMP helps parents/carers to understand their children’s growth and to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Telephone: 0797 694 7895

Website: www.champ.cmft.nhs.uk

Email: champ@mft.nhs.uk

West Didsbury Sure Start Children's Centre

Sure Start Children’s Centres are places where children under 5 years old and their families can access a wide range of support services and information including early education, childcare, health and family support.

Telephone: 0161 219 2111 (Tricia Wood)

Website: hsm.manchester.gov.uk

Email: p.wood@manchester.gov.uk

NSPCC Helpline

If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

Telephone: 0808 800 5000

ICON: Babies

About ICON: I – Infant crying is normal, C –Comforting methods can help, O – It’s OK to walk away, N – Never, ever shake a baby. Speak to someone if you need support such as your family, friends, Midwife, GP or Health Visitor.

Website: iconcope.org

ICON - YoungMinds

Supporting children and young people and their parents/carers with their mental health and wellbeing.

Website: iconcope.org

Childhood illness visual guide

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Download from: www.nhs.uk

Meetups in Manchester

Getting together with real people in real life makes powerful things happen. Side hustles become careers, ideas become movements, and chance encounters become lifelong connections. Meetup brings people together to create thriving communities.

Website: www.meetup.com

Greater Manchester Youth Network

Greater Manchester Youth Network is a youth organisation that provides opportunities for young people and supports youth organisations that work within Greater Manchester.

Facebook: gmyouthnetwork

Twitter: @gmyn

Telephone: 0161 274 3377

Website: www.gmyn.co.uk

Withington Assist

Assist is a small charity based in Withington that helps support older people living locally. With the help of over 40 volunteers we run a range of regular social activities, exercise classes and day trips as well as giving lifts, befriending, and advocacy.

Website: www.withingtonassist.org.uk

Manchester Community Central

Manchester Community Central provides Manchester’s voluntary, community and social enterprise sector with an extensive range of resources, information and tools designed to meet current and future development needs.

Facebook: VCMOfficial

Twitter: @McrCommCentral

Telephone: 0333 321 3021

Website: www.manchestercommunitycentral.org

Friends of Fletcher Moss Park and Parsonage Gardens

Regular activities include a Volunteering session every Tuesday morning in Parsonage Gardens, a second Volunteering session every Wednesday afternoon at Fletcher Moss Park, and a Health Walk every Monday afternoon from the Visitor Centre at The Croft, Fletcher Moss.

Website: www.fletchermossgardens.org.uk

Email: info@fletchermossgardens.co.uk

Friends of Didsbury Park

Like minded people with a common interest in the wellbeing of the park.

Website: www.friendsofdidsburypark.com

Parrs Wood Environmental Centre

Our current activities include:

• Gardening – basic skills and more specialised levels
• Environmental awareness and education
• Watching, recording and encouraging wildlife
• Open days
• Talks

Website: www.parrswoodenvironmentalcentre.org.uk

Home Community Cafe

Home is an independent cafe for all the community. A place to meet, make friends, make stuff, eat cake and drink proper coffee. A place where you belong. We are a registered charity, run by volunteer Home-Makers, and we have an ethos that’s as wholesome as the delicious, freshly prepared food that we serve.

Facebook: homecommunitycafedidsbury

Twitter: @homecafe_M20

Instagram: @homecommunitycafe_m20

Website: homecommunitycafe.org

Email: bookings@homecommunitycafe.org

Address:
Home Café
Emmanuel Church
6 Barlow Moor Road
Didsbury
Manchester, M20 6TR

Didsbury Good Neighbours

Didsbury Good Neighbours is a charity whose aim is to support senior members of the community through a volunteer befriending service and a programme of weekly activities.

Telephone: 07749 504298

Website: www.didsburygoodneighbours.org.uk

Email: nfo@didsburygoodneighbours.org.uk

Manchester Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service

At the Manchester Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service (MIDAS), CGL’s teams work in partnership with service users to assess their requirements and to plan individual treatment plans and support that will help service users to address their problems and achieve their personal goals.

Facebook: changegrowlive

Twitter: @changegrowlive

Website: www.changegrowlive.org

ADS: Addiction Dependency Solutions

ADS is a leading UK drug and alcohol charity operating throughout the North and the Midlands. With decades of experience treating drug, alcohol and more recently prescription drug addiction, we provide the right treatment and get to the root of addiction.

Facebook: ADSolutionsUK

Twitter: @ADSolutionsUK

Telephone: 0161 831 2400

Website: www.adsolutions.org.uk

Change Grow Live

CGL Manchester is a recovery focused service, committed to supporting people to achieve goals and become drug free; we are aware this can take different routes and timescales for people.

Telephone: 0161 945 8772

Website: www.changegrowlive.org

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 917 7650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Manchester eTherapy Service

This service offers a range of online therapy courses, across Manchester, to support people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia and sleep-related problems.

Telephone: 0161 226 3871

Website: www.selfhelpservices.org.uk

Manchester Mind

Manchester Mind is an independent local mental health charity which delivers services to young people and adults. Our vision is of a city that promotes good mental health and treats people with mental health problems positively, fairly and with respect.

Telephone: 0161 769 5732

Website: www.manchestermind.org

42nd Street

42nd Street supports young people aged 11-25 years with their emotional wellbeing and mental health, promoting choice and creativity.

Twitter: @42ndStreetmcr

Telephone: 0161 228 7321

Website: 42ndstreet.org.uk

Email: theteam@42ndstreet.org.uk

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Rethink

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

Email: info@rethink.org

Beat Eating Disorders

We are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected by eating disorders, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered.

Helpline: 0808 801 0677

Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

National Domestic Violence Helpline

The freephone, 24-hour national domestic abuse helpline is here to help you.

Telephone: 0808 2000 247

Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Bright Sky App by Hestia

Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app, launched by Hestia in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, providing support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.

Website: www.hestia.org/brightsky

IRISi Interventions

The IRIS programme provides specialist advocacy and support to patients registered at IRIS-trained practices who are affected by domestic abuse.

Website: irisi.org

Childline

Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.

Telephone: 0800 1111

Re-Engage

At Re-engage (formerly Contact the Elderly), we work within your local community to set up regular social gatherings for small groups of people over 75, on their own, and hoping to find new ways to get out and about that suit them at this time of life.

Twitter: @reengageuk 

Telephone: 0800 716543

Website: www.reengage.org.uk

Email: info@reengage.org.uk

Age UK Manchester

Age UK Manchester are a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.

Twitter: @AgeUKManchester

Telephone: 0161 833 3944

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/manchester

Email: enquiries@ageukmanchester.org.uk

South Manchester U3A

U3A (The University of the Third Age) is a UK-wide movement which brings together people in their ‘third age’ to develop their interests and continue their learning in a friendly and informal environment.

Website: u3asites.org.uk/south-manchester

Email: smu3ambrship@gmail.com

Didsbury Good Neighbours

Didsbury Good Neighbours is a charity whose aim is to support senior members of the community through a volunteer befriending service and a programme of weekly activities.

Telephone: 07749 504298

Website: www.didsburygoodneighbours.org.uk

Email: info@didsburygoodneighbours.org.uk

Silver Line

Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

Telephone: 0800 4708 090

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk

Dementia

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

Telephone: 0800 888 6678

Website: www.dementiauk.org

Citizens Advice Manchester

We now have a phone located in the practice which patients can use to contact Citizens Advice Manchester – just lift the receiver to get connected immediately. You can either discuss your issue there and then, or request a call back at a more convenient time; there’s also a voicemail service so if your call can’t be taken you can leave a message for someone to call you back, or member of staff at the surgery can refer you in. The service is there to help with any non-medical issue – problems with benefits, issues with housing, concerns about finances, managing your energy bills, difficulties at work, or just getting more connected to your community and finding activities you can get involved in.

Expert Patients Programme

Expert Patients Programme is a free NHS Service to support people to manage their long term health conditions. If you would like to learn helpful tips to control your symptoms and feel more in control and positive, please contact us. The programme consists of 6 weekly sessions for two-and-a-half hours at local venues across Manchester. It is also helpful for carers of people who live with long term conditions

Telephone: 0161 371 2105

Email: mft.epp@nhs.net

University Hospital of South Manchester Maternity Ward

If you choose to give birth at UHSM our highly skilled, caring team, will support you to have the most healthy and smooth pregnancy and birth possible. We offer both a midwife-led birthing centre and a consultant-led delivery suite. Our facilities include the largest number of birthing pools in the country, making our unit a popular choice for women wanting to find out more about having a water birth.

Telephone: 0161 291 2942

Website: www.uhsm.nhs.uk

Email: community.clerks@uhsm.nhs.uk

Midwife Appointments

When you become pregnant you will have various choices ahead of you. The earlier you seek advice the more options you have, you can request an appointment with a Midwife for a check-up and to discuss your options.

Request a referral to the midwife

Fresh 4 Manchester

If you are pregnant you can visit one of our FRESH clinics where a member of staff can support you to access the right health care and services that can offer you further help and support.

Telephone: South Manchester – 07970 976902

Website: www.fresh4manchester.nhs.uk

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Withington Community Hospital

Withington Community Hospital provide personalised care, advice and management to women experiencing problems associated with the menopause.

Women can access the service by self referral.

Telephone (Switch): 0161 701 1555

Direct line: 0161 701 1535

Website: www.thenorthernsexualhealth.co.uk/Menopause

Fax: 0161 701 1527

MIND: Mental Health Support

MIND provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Website: www.mind.org.uk

ICON - YoungMinds

Supporting children and young people and their parents/carers with their mental health and wellbeing.

Website: iconcope.org

The Northern Contraception, Sexual Health & HIV Service

The Northern Contraception, Sexual Health and HIV Service website provides services across North, Central and South Manchester, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford, offering you a free, confidential and friendly service.

Twitter: @TheNorthernISH

Telephone: 0161 701 1555

Website: www.thenorthernsexualhealth.co.uk

Email: thenorthernISH.Enquiries@mft.nhs.uk

Better2Know

Better2Know is the leading provider of Sexually Transmitted Infections testing in Manchester. You can get tested for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C – or a combination of these. Results are reported to you within 30 minutes while you wait.

Website: www.better2know.co.uk

UHSM’s Sexual Health Service

UHSM’s sexual health service offers a specialised and confidential service to patients in South Manchester. We provide screening, diagnosing and treatment of a range of sexually transmitted infections.

Telephone: 0161 217 4939

Website: www.uhsm.nhs.uk

MASH: Manchester on street Health

We’re a charity that provides free and confidential support for women who are sex working in Greater Manchester.

Telephone: 0800 1830 499

Website: www.mash.org.uk

Email: helenc@mash.org.uk

Marie Stopes Manchester Centre

We provide NHS-funded abortion and vasectomy care, as well as self-funded treatment. Treatments include; Medical abortion, Surgical abortion, Abortion aftercare, Vasectomy, Contraception and Counseling.

Telephone: 0345 300 8090

Website: www.mariestopes.org.uk

Brook

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

Website: www.brook.org.uk

National Sexual Health Helpline

If you would like to talk to someone about a sexual health issue, you can call the national sexual health helpline. Your call will be treated with sensitivity and in strict confidence. The Sexual Health Helpline is open from 9am-8pm, Monday-Friday.

Telephone: 0300 123 7123

Website: www.nhs.uk/oneyou

Family Planning Association

They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

Telephone: 0300 123 7123

Website: www.fpa.org.uk

University Hospital of South Manchester Smoking Cessation Clinic

The UHSM Smoking Cessation Nurse is here to support anyone who wishes to give up smoking.

Telephone: 0161 291 5030

Website: www.uhsm.nhs.uk

Email: Cheryl.Pearse@uhsm.nhs.uk

Stop Smoking Manchester

Manchester Stop Smoking Service provides free NHS support to help you quit smoking. Support is available from trained professional advisor at a number of venues across the city including pharmacies, GP practices, community centres, local markets etc. The service is open to anyone who lives or works in Manchester.

Telephone: 070 3167 0366

Website: www.stopsmokingmanchester.co.uk

Email: info@stopsmokingmanchester.co.uk

Quit with help

Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.

Website: www.quitwithhelp.co.uk

Physical Activity Referral Scheme (PARS)

The Physical Activity Referral Service helps people living with long term health conditions to increase their levels of physical activity in a safe and structured environment. The sessions are run across Manchester in local leisure and community centres.

Telephone: 0161 882 2591

Website: www.gmmh.nhs.uk

Walking for Health

Walking for Health is England’s largest network of health walks with over 400 active schemes, helping people across the country lead a more active lifestyle.

Website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

Didsbury Runners

We are a friendly and inclusive running group, that meet for regular runs in the South Manchester area. Didsbury Runners is managed by volunteers and is completely not-for-profit. Our motivation is to spread the fun of running and support the running community in South Manchester.

Twitter: @didsrun

Website: www.didsburyrunners.co.uk

Email: didsburyrunnersclub@gmail.com

Manchester Girls Can

We’re here to support you to try something new or return to something you loved before, through the huge range of activities available to you in Manchester.

Facebook: manchestergirlscan

Twitter: @MCRgirlscan

Website: manchestergirlscan.co.uk

Weight Watchers

Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

Website: www.weightwatchers.com

Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk