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The Voluntary Services Directory provides information about services available in the Greater Manchester Area. These services are generally provided by the voluntary sector or local authorities and augment, complement or follow on from care provided by the NHS. Availability of services may vary in different areas and some services may be applicable to certain conditions or be relevant for all.

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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.

Organisation Address

The Bolton Hub
Bold Street
Bolton
BL1 1LS

Telephone No

01204 546050

Web Address

https://www.boltoncvs.org.uk/health-care-wellbeing-forum

Email

farzana@boltoncvs.org.uk

Opening Hours

Bi-Monthly meetings 11.30am - 2.00pm

Referral Type

Self, Other

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.

Organisation Address

Slaterfield Community Centre
Carrington Drive
Bolton
BL3 6YB

Telephone No

01204 392404

Email

rmistry5@sky.com

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Referral Type

Self, Other

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.

Organisation Address

Halliwell UCAN Centre
Hatfield Road
Bolton
BL1 3BU

Telephone No

N/A

Web Address

https://www.boltoncvs.org.uk/civicrm/profile/view?reset=1&id=37530&gid=9

Email

indutailor@hotmail.com

Opening Hours

Monday 10.00am - 12.00pm

Referral Type

Self, Other

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.

Organisation Address

Bolton

BL1 5TQ

Telephone No

01204 492343

Web Address

http://u3asites.org.uk/bolton/home

Email

u3abolton@hotmail.co.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Referral Type

Self, Other

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

Organisation Address

61 Northfield Street
Bolton
BL3 5JH

Telephone No

01204 651123

Web Address

http://www.aercbolton.co.uk/

Email

email@aercbolton.co.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Referral Type

Self, Other

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

Organisation Address

Centre for the Deaf
Bark Street
Bolton

BL1 2AX

Telephone No

01204 521219 (voice) 01204 525858 (text)

Web Address

http://www.boltondeafsociety.co.uk/

Email

info@boltondeafsociety.co.uk

Opening Hours

Our Offices are open from 9am to 5pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Advocacy Volunteers available Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10.30 and 3.30pm, by appointment.

Referral Type

Self, Other

A group of carers from the black and ethnic minority communities offer a chance to discuss and share experiences with others in similar situations. there are activities and regular trips available.
Contact Asif Nayila at Asian Elders Resource Centre for more information.

Organisation Address

61 Northfield Street
Bolton
BL3 5JH

Telephone No

01204 651123

Web Address

http://www.aercbolton.co.uk/page/737-welcome.aspx

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Referral Type

Self

The group provides social activities, befriending service, counselling and skill building; giving advice and guidance service. We offer a "Living with Sight Loss" course to encourage independent living with sight loss.

Organisation Address

The Sensory Centre at Thicketford
336 Ainsworth Lane
Tonge Moor
Bolton
BL2 2QL

Telephone No

01204 337 896

Web Address

http://www.bsbp.org.uk/index.php

Email

justine.watson@bsbp.org.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 12.00 - 7.00pm

Referral Type

Self

We provide a free, weekly digest of The Bolton News, recorded with the co-operation of the Bolton News, and delivered free of charge to the visually impaired, and disabled of Bolton and District.
We also provide an Audio Conversion Service, with printed CDs if required, at very reasonable rates.

Organisation Address

The Sensory Centre at Thicketford
336 Ainsworth Lane
Bolton
BL2 2QL

Telephone No

07547914637

Web Address

https://www.boltonnewstalk.org.uk/%20

Email

newstalk@icloud.com

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Referral Type

Self

The group holds social events and offers informal advice to its deaf members.
Contact group for further details.

Organisation Address

The Sensory Centre
Brinks Place
Chorley Street
Bolton
BL1 4AL

Telephone No

01204 337900 or 01204 337896

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Referral Type

Self

Having a "hands on" approach to cancer awareness helps us educate about the importance of self checks and being aware of the changes in our bodies, early diagnosis save lives. We can talk about bowel, breast, testicular, lung, skin, cervical, kidney, bladder or prostate cancer, depending on the dynamics of the group.

Organisation Address

The Bolton Hub
Bold Street
Bolton,
BL1 1LS

Telephone No

01204 546040

Web Address

https://www.boltoncvs.org.uk/hands-cancer-campaign

Email

farzana@boltoncvs.org.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Referral Type

Self

Self help group for visually impaired individuals

Organisation Address

The Sensory Centre
Chorley Street
Bolton
BL1 4AL

Telephone No

Helpline 0300 3030 111

Web Address

https://www.macularsociety.org/groups/bolton-support-group

Email

General email info@macularsociety.org Helpline email help@macularsociety.org

Opening Hours

Meets second Friday every month 1.30 - 3.30pm

Referral Type

Self

To provide emergency accommodation and a range of support services for women with or without children; who have experienced domestic violence.
Meeting is by appointment only.

Organisation Address

43 Bradford Street
Bolton
BL2 1HT

Telephone No

Support Centre: 01204 365677 (Mon - Fri 9-4pm) or 24 Hours Service: 01204 701846

Web Address

http://fortalice.org.uk/

Email

info@fortalice.co.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Referral Type

Self

The EASE group is concerned with women who are affected by (FGM) Female Genital Mutilation and was established to help unleash their creativity and deal with their everyday issues using creative ways and arts.

Organisation Address

Bolton

BL

Telephone No

N/A

Web Address

http://forevermanchester.com/boltons-ease-group-a-lifeline-for-local-women/

Email

amal.elsheikh@hotmail.co.uk

Opening Hours

The group meet every Saturday at Christine Partington House. Everyone is welcome

Referral Type

Other, Self

DMWS are an independent charity providing help and support to the Armed Forces Community whenever they are receiving medical treatment.
We are the Defence Medical Welfare Service, providing medical welfare support to the Armed Forces Community across the UK and in Cyprus.
Our Welfare Officers are highly trained and are ready to respond to those in need 24/7.
We are the only charity to deploy to areas of conflict alongside troops on the frontline, and the first welfare service that service personnel will see when they are wounded, injured or sick.

Organisation Address

The Old Stables
Redenham, Nr Andover
Hampshire
SP11 9AQ

Telephone No

Contact via email

Web Address

http://www.dmws.org.uk/

Email

dharrison@dmws.org.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Referral Type

Self

Young carers specific - support & advice.

Organisation Address

The Heaton's Centre
Thorrnfield Road
Heaton Moor

SK4 3LD

Telephone No

0161 442 0442

Web Address

http://www.signpostforcarers.org.uk/

Email

info@signpostforcarers.org.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Referral Type

Self, GP, Other

WE ARE A SMALL LOCAL CHARITY WHOSE AIMS ARE TO HELP THE BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED PEOPLE IN THE WIGAN AND LEIGH AREA.WE HOLD WEEKLY SOCIAL GROUPS IN BELONG VILLAGE ATHERTON AND INCE COMMUNITY CENTRE INCE WHERE YOU CAN MEET PEOPLE FOR SOCIAL CONTACT/OUTINGS AND MEALS OUT.

Organisation Address

4 Scarisbrick Street
Wigan
WN1 2BS

Telephone No

01942 242891

Web Address

http://wiganleighsocietyfortheblind.btck.co.uk/

Email

wiganleighblind@btinternet.com

Opening Hours

Contact for times of various activities

Referral Type

Self

Advice on all aspects Wigan Independent Advice Centre offers advice and information to the general public including casework in welfare rights, benefits, advice and help with reviews and appeals.

Organisation Address

The Wiend
Wigan

WN1 1PF

Telephone No

01942 324851

Web Address

http://www.adviceuk.org.uk/member/wigan-independent-advice-centre/

Email

eddiewiac@yahoo.co.uk

Opening Hours

Various Times

Referral Type

Self, Other

All aspects of learning and volunteering.

Organisation Address

PO Box 53
Parsons Walk
Wigan
WN1 1RS

Telephone No

01942 761551

Web Address

https://www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/

Email

Via website

Opening Hours

Term-time

Referral Type

Self

Offer a wide range of therapies/ activities and advice. Counselling, form filing, reiki, coffee mornings, young carers holiday lodge.

Organisation Address

7 Frederick Street
Hindley
Wigan
WN2 3BD

Telephone No

01942 705959

Web Address

http://www.wiganandleighcarerscentre.org.uk/

Email

info@wiganandleighcarerscentre.org.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm

Referral Type

Self, Other

Runs fully accessible minibuses for use by voluntary and community groups in Wigan and surrounding areas.

Organisation Address

Hope Enterprise Centre
Scot Lane
Wigan
WN5 0PN

Telephone No

01942 206010

Web Address

http://www.wiganct.org.uk/

Email

davidjones@wiganct.org.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Referral Type

Self, Other

Supporting volunteer opportunities.

Organisation Address

93 Church Street
Leigh
Wigan
WN7 1AZ

Telephone No

01942 514352

Web Address

http://www.cvswl.org/

Email

info@cvswl.org

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm

Referral Type

Self

Largest range of adapted cycles in the region which are available for use by disabled people of all ages. It is a safe area for groups and individuals to enjoy cycling and fully trained staff are on hand to provide instruction if necessary on how to use the bikes and free taster sessions can be arranged.

Organisation Address

Debdale Park
Hyde Road
Gorton
Manchester
M18 7LJ

Telephone No

01925 234 213

Web Address

http://cycling.org.uk/

Email

ian.tierney@cycling.org.uk

Opening Hours

Thursday | 10am-12pm | Debdale Park - M18 7LJ Sunday | 10.30am-12.30pm | Debdale Park - M18 7LJ

Referral Type

Self

Accessible cycling for all. Exercise using adapted cycles.

Organisation Address

Leverhulme Park Community Club
Long Lane
Bolton
BL2 6EB

Telephone No

01204 336843

Web Address

http://cycling.org.uk/

Email

jamie.agar@bolton.gov.uk

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm – 7pm

Referral Type

Self

Telephone advice line for the general public on welfare benefits. Tribunal representation by appointment.

Organisation Address

The One Stop Shop
Town Hall Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU

Telephone No

01204 333820

Web Address

http://www.bolton.gov.uk/home/Pages/default.aspx

Email

welfare.rights@bolton.gov.uk

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri 8.30am till 5.30pm

Referral Type

Self

Helps individuals identify what benefits and tax credits they are entitled to, assist with claim forms and argue their case at an appeal if they disagree with a decision. Individuals with debt problems can be helped to draw up financial statements, negotiate with their creditors and represent them in court. The service works in partnership with the Citizens Advice Bureau and can offer appointments at a number of settings including in the home and at local health centres.

Organisation Address

Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 5DA

Telephone No

0161 793 3500

Web Address

http://www.salford.gov.uk/welfarerights

Email

advice@salford.gov.uk

Opening Hours

Ring for an appointment

Referral Type

Self

Advice on all aspects of housing/benefits/work etc.

Organisation Address

Council Offices Tameside MBC
Wellington Road
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 6DL

Telephone No

0800 749958

Web Address

http://www.tameside.gov.uk/welfarerights

Email

Contact via website

Opening Hours

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 9.30a. Till 12.30

Referral Type

Self

Helping people with acquired brain injuries including stroke to obtain and keep employment.

Organisation Address

1 Champness Hall
Drake Street
Rochdale
OL16 1PB

Telephone No

O1706 525200

Web Address

http://www.waystowork.co.uk/

Email

info@waystowork.co.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm

Referral Type

Self