Drugs and Alcohol
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, the aim is to provide the right treatment and get to the root of addiction.
Telephone: 0161 831 2400
Facebook: ADSolutionsUK
Twitter: @ADSolutionsUK
Website: www.adsolutions.org.uk
Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps
Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.
Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk
Carers Advice
Himmat Support Centre
A support centre for carers of people with learning disabilities from a South Asian background.
Telephone: 0161 248 0425
Website: Himmat Support Centre
Carers Trust
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. Network partners support carers throughout the UK.
Telephone: 0300 772 9600
Facebook: carerstrust
Website: carers.org
Email: info@carers.org
Menopause
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
Depression, Stress and Anxiety
42nd Street
42nd Street supports young people aged 11-25 years with their emotional wellbeing and mental health, promoting choice and creativity.
Telephone: 0161 228 7321
Twitter: @42ndStreetmcr
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
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Looking After Yourself
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
Elderly Care
Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 0800 4708 090
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
Sexual Health
FRESH – Sexual Health & Contraception
FRESH is a city-wide sexual health and contraception services with dedicated clinics for under 25s at three sites around Manchester. All services are free and confidential.
Telephone: 0161 701 1555
Website: fresh4manchester.co.uk
MASH: Manchester on street Health
MASH is 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
Chinese Support
Doctors of the World: Traditional Chinese Covid-19 Guidance
Wai Yin Society: info@waiyin.org.uk
Wai Yin Sheung Lok Centre Telephone: 0161 5134127
Child Health
Kooth
They provide safe and anonymous online support for young people by trained counsellors.
Website: www.kooth.com
CHAMP (Children’s Health and Monitoring Programme)
Manchester initiative CHAMP helps parents/carers to understand their children’s growth and achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Telephone: 0797 694 7895
Website: www.champ.cmft.nhs.uk
Email: champ@mft.nhs.uk
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: NHS: Visual Guide for Childhood illnesses
Chat Health
They are confidential text message service for 11-16 year olds, run by school health team.
Telephone: 0750 733 0205
Maternity
ICON
Infant crying and how to cope: Information for parents and carers.