Local and national help and advice for you to get the support you need for your wellbeing.
Carers
Salford Carers Service<br>
Salford Carers Service has been supporting carers locally since 2001. They offer a comprehensive range of support, tailored to individual carer’s needs.
Phone
0161 834 6069
Website
www.gaddumcentre.co.uk/salford-carers-service/
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.
Phone
0808 808 7777
Website
Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.org
Social care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
Website
NHS: Social care and support guide
Manchester Carers Centre
Manchester Carers Centre was established in 1997 as an independent voluntary organisation. They 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.
Phone
0161 272 7270
Website
www.manchestercarers.org.uk
Trafford Carers Centre
Trafford Carers Centre is an independent registered Charity (1102075) that supports unpaid carers looking after someone who lives in the Trafford area.
Phone
0161 848 2400
Website
www.traffordcarerscentre.org.uk
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.
Phone
0333 323 1990
Website
www.crossroadstogether.org.uk
Manchester Carers Network
Manchester Carers Network aim to help improve carers’ health and wellbeing and reduce ‘carer breakdown’ (when carers are in crisis).
Website
www.manchestercarersnetwork.org.uk
Child health
Rashes in babies and children
Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.
The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.
Website
NHS: Rashes in babies and children
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.
Website
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
Start for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website
Start for Life
Children’s Centres
Supporting all families from pregnancy through to teenage years.
Website
Children and families
Maternity
Tommy’s
Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.
Website
Tommy’s
Start for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website
Start for life
Baby Buddy: Pregnancy & Parent
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Google Play Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Apple App Store
MAMA Academy
MAMA Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.
Phone
07427 851670
Website
MAMA Academy
Email
contact@mamaacademy.org.uk
NHS Pregnancy
This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
Website
NHS: Pregnancy
Mental health
NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
Website
NHS: Mental health
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
Website
Kooth
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.
Phone
116 123
Website
Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.org
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Phone
0121 522 7007
Website
Rethink Mental Illness
Email
info@rethink.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.
Phone
0300 123 3393
Website
Mind
Mind in Salford
Mind in Salford is an independent, user focused charity providing vital services to make a positive difference to the wellbeing and mental health of local people.
Phone
0161 710 1070
Website
www.mindinsalford.org.uk
Email
info@mindinsalford.org.uk
Self Help
Self Help offer a wide range of support, services and opportunities for people living with mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, phobias and panic attacks.
Website
www.selfhelpservices.org.uk
Mood Buster
Are you experiencing increased anxiety or low mood due to COVID-19 or were already experiencing these symptoms and would like to be part of research?
Leaflet
Study poster (PDF)
Thrive
Thrive helps you prevent and manage stress, anxiety and related conditions. The game based app can be used to relax before a stressful situation or on a more regular basis to help you live a happier, more stress-free life.
Download from
www.apps.apple.com
Download from
www.play.google.com
Youth counselling
42nd Street
42nd Street is a Greater Manchester charity that supports young people aged 11-25 years with their emotional wellbeing and mental health, promoting choice and creativity.
Phone
0161 228 7321
Website
www.42ndstreet.org.uk
Young Minds
Young Minds is leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported an empowered, whatever the challenges.
Website
www.youngminds.org.uk
Community groups
Salford Foodbank
Salford Foodbank are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
Website
www.salford.foodbank.org.uk
Emmaus Salford
Emmaus Salford are a charity that supports homeless people by providing them with a home and an opportunity to progress.
Website
www.emmaus.org.uk/salford
Being There
Being There is a small charity providing emotional support and practical assistance to people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, along with those closest to them, such as family, friends and carers.
Phone
0845 123 23 29
Website
www.beingthere.org.uk
Drugs and alcohol
Drinkaware
Digital tools to help you assess, track and set goals to reduce your drinking.
Website
Drinkaware tools
Drinkline
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.
Phone
0300 123 1110
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs, you can Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Phone
0300 123 6600
Text
82111
Website
Talk to Frank
Email
frank@talktofrank.com
NHS Drink Free Days
Drink Free Days is for people who like a drink but want some support in tracking and cutting down on the booze as well as better understanding the risks.
Google Play Store
Download NHS Drink Free Days on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download NHS Drink Free Days on the Apple App Store
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.
Phone
0800 9177 650
Website
Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain
Email
help@aamail.org
Achieve Recovery Services
Achieve are committed to improving health and social outcomes for service users and families allowing more people to make a meaningful recovery from drug and alcohol misuse.
Phone
0161 358 1530
Website
www.gmmh.nhs.uk/achieve
Sexual health
Brook
Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.
Website
Brook
Sexual Health Helpline
The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.
Phone
0300 123 7123
Family Planning Association
A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.
Phone
020 7608 5240
Website
Family Planning Association
Sexwise
Sexwise are here to give you honest advice about contraception, pregnancy, STIs and pleasure.
Website
www.sexwise.fpa.org.uk
NHS Bolton – Sexual & Reproductive Health
Our Sexual Health service provides a free and confidential service offering advice and support on a range of sexual health issues across Bolton and Salford.
Website:
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Eating disorders support
Beat
Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity – they exist to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.
Phone
0808 801 0677
Website
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Anorexia and Bulimia Care
Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC) provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends.
Phone
03000 111213
Website
www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk
Stop smoking
NHS Quit smoking
Quitting is much easier when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from. Check out their advice, tools and tips.
Website
NHS: Quit smoking
The Angel Centre – Free E-Cigarette
The Angel Centre have been giving Salford people free E-Cigarettes to help them reduce or quit smoking for over a year.
Website
www.theangelcentre.org.uk/free-e-cigarette
Elderly care
Age UK
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
Phone
0800 055 6112
Website
Age UK
Dementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one to one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Phone
0800 888 6678
Website
Dementia UK
Email
helpline@dementiauk.org
The Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Phone
0800 470 80 90
Website
The Silver Line Helpline
Alzheimer’s Society
Living with dementia can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. From a listening ear on the phone, to a visit in person. From practical tips and advice, to opportunities to connect with others.
Phone
0333 150 3456
Website
Alzheimer’s Society
Cyril Flint Befrienders
Caring for an ageing community – Cyril Flint is a free befriending and volunteering service for adults in later life.
Phone
0161 942 9465
Website
www.cyrilflint.org
Weight management
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
Slimming World
Weight Watchers
Meetings, online or a little bit of both. They’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
Website
Weight Watchers
BMI calculator
The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.
Website
NHS: BMI healthy weight calculator
The Angel Centre – Free Exercise Sessions
They offer a free 121 programme for Salford residents who want to change their diet but don’t know where to start.
Phone
0161 710 1075
Website
www.theangelcentre.org.uk
Salford Community Leisure
Salford Community Leisure is run by and for the people of Salford. They are committed to enhancing the physical and cultural wellbeing of the community.
Website
www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk