Voluntary Services Directory

Information point at Breightmet Health Centre. Contact with Long Term Conditions Neuro Team, hydrotherapy course and continuation programme at Bolton One. Members are local neuro groups and individuals without a local group.

Aims and Objective of the Bolton ICD Support Group:
To provide a forum for all ICD patients, carers, families and friends to discuss their concerns and problems and share experiences.
To guide patients towards a support network that will enable them to access information and advice.
To help patients with ICD’s to regain their confidence and morale when experiencing problems or during times of trouble.
To provide literature and information on all topics which are relevant to ICD patients.
Aim to raise funds to buy automated external defibrillators (AED’s) for local schools and sports clubs in Bolton, Bury and Wigan to improve survival rates in patients who suffer cardiac arrest in the local community as well as raising awareness of CPR, recognising cardiac arrest and how to help.
We hope that this site will provide access for patients, carers and families who need more information about their condition and what support is available.

We meet every third Wednesday at 7.00pm to offer friendship, support and advice to all who are experiencing or are recovering from some form of Coronary Heart Disease - this invitation extends to their carers.
Our meetings cover medication, diet, exercise, and other people's experiences together with some non-related medical speakers. We involve members in local cardiovascular research projects and encourage them to air their views on local and national cardiovascular matters.

We support people living with dementia and their carers running weekly memory cafes where people who have concerns about their memory can attend with their carer, join activities and meet others and find information.

The group provides support and holds meetings for carers and sufferers of ME/CFS. We have a monthly newsletter and Facebook group. We also have benefits and work advice, weekly free yoga and monthly hydrotherapy.

We provide information, advice and support to stroke survivors. families & carers offering long-term advice and support.

The group offers support and encouragement to anyone with a lung disease, including carers.

Provide help and support for renal patients and families to support pre-dialysis patients.

The group gives advice to sufferers of asbestos diseases about benefits and compensation and to give support to their families.

Supporting the patients and families affected by the condition.

We spread the information about osteoporosis and help sufferers. The group meet up 3 times a year, any information and support leaflets can be sent free of charge.

The group offers support to people with Motor Neurone Disease, including carers, family and friends. Provides support through meetings, association visitors, loan of equipment, information and newsletter.

Local Meetings:
https://www.mndamanchester.org.uk/meetings/

Drop in support group for people living with any anxiety related disorder.

The group offers information, help and support to people with Parkinsons and related conditions and to their carers. There are two group meetings:
King Church Centre
Unit 1 Millfield Road
Bolton
BL2 6QY
First Tuesday of each month 1.00pm - 3.00pm
And
Jubilee Centre
Darley Street
Bolton
BL1 3DX
Fouth Tuesday of each month 7.00pm - 9.00pm

The charity focuses solely on Paget's disease of bone, providing information, advice and support to sufferers and their families. We help fund research into the cause and treatment of the disease.

BAND operates mostly within the Borough of Bolton. We are proud to have been working alongside people who have lived with experience of a mental health condition for over 25 years. We believe that everyone has the right and capability to lead an inclusive and meaningful life and our services are designed to support people to take steps towards achieving this.
Also Blazers Drop In, Horwich Drop In and Men's & Ladies Group are also available at various times.

We use the SMART Recovery Plan within the group to support individuals before, during and after alcohol or drug detox. We provide a friendly, safe and positive environment for people with addiction and mental health problems.

The group supports people with mental health, learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and carers support.

The group allows people diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder to share knowledge and concerns especially about treatment and medications.

The group supports people with severe and enduring mental health problems in their recovery process by opening up the world of work through preparation and placement experience.

MHIST aims to provide a friendly and confidential service which supports and voices the interests of mental health service users and carers. You will also find information on the Hearing Voices Group as well as the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Group.

Making Space exists to support and enable everyone affected by mental illness, dementia, and learning disabilities to make life choices and take full and active part in their community. Included within Making Space service provision are: independent hospitals, registered care homes, supported housing, educations and day services, employment services, carer support services and carer breaks.

Self referrals are accepted but please call first. The Sanctuary is an "overnight, every night" crisis service providing immediate support to people living with issues such as anxiety, low mood and depression. We aim to provide 1 to 1 support, a safe and secure venue, access to a calm room and also plan further support.

The group provides friendship, support and stability in a therapeutic and caring environment for people suffering from mental health problems.

The group brings women of all cultures together for education, crafts and social events. The group meet on a weekly basis

We welcome all representatives from Voluntary and Community Groups to join us at the forum. The forum aims to bring together people from a wide representation of voluntary and community groups to discuss issues and enable a collective voice.

The Health, Care & Wellbeing Forum meets bi-monthly and brings together carers, service users, staff, volunteers and service providers. The forum provides an opportunity to be informed of strategic direction and future plans, share knowledge and information and develop strong partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector partners.

We are a community group that help raise awareness of health conditions for the over 50's in the Hindu community. We encourage local people to meet regularly and discuss topical issues, seek advice, especially lone male/female/widows or those whose English is a second language.

We are a community group meeting at Halliwell UCAN Centre every Monday. This gives an opportunity for members to socialise with other people. We organise trips in the summer and a meal at Christmas for the members. Each Monday our activities include knitting, cross stitch, embroidery and card making.

We are a self help, self financed group providing opportunities for retired and semi retired people to come together and make friends, develop their interests and enjoy themselves. Classes meet monthly in a wide range of subjects from Art Appreciation, History, Topical Science and writing for Pleasure.

We are a day care centre for elderly Asian people. We provide health promotion, activities, bathing facilities and meals.

Provides social, recreational and religious services, advocacy, advice, information and communication support for deaf or hard of hearing people.