Voluntary Services Directory

The Healthy Minds service is for people over the age of 16 years, who are registered with a GP in Stockport. We offer support and treatment for those who are experiencing symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, low mood / depression, stress, worry or anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or
panic attacks. It can also help those dealing with the effects of a long-term health problem or chronic pain.

The Healthy Minds service is for people over the age of 16 years, who are registered with a GP in the Oldham. We offer support and treatment for those who are experiencing symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, low mood / depression, stress, worry or anxiety, feelings of hopelessness panic attacks. It can also help those dealing with the effects of a long-term health problem or chronic pain.

The Healthy Minds service is for people over the age of 16 years, who are registered with a GP in the Rochdale. We offer support and treatment for those who are experiencing symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, low mood / depression, stress, worry or anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or panic attacks. It can also help those dealing with the effects of a long-term health problem or chronic pain.

The Healthy Minds service is for people over the age of 16 years, who are registered with a GP in Bury. We offer support and treatment for those who are experiencing symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, low mood / depression, stress, worry or anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or panic attacks. It can also help those dealing with the effects of a long-term health problem or chronic pain.

Represent the views of people who use services, carers and the public on the Health and Wellbeing boards set up by local authorities - provide a signposting service to support people who make a complaint about services - report concerns about the quality of health care to Healthwatch England, which can then recommend that the Care Quality Commission take action.

Represent the views of people who use services, carers and the public on the Health and Wellbeing boards set up by local authorities - provide a signposting service to support people who make a complaint about services - report concerns about the quality of health care to Healthwatch England, which can then recommend that the Care Quality Commission take action.

Represent the views of people who use services, carers and the public on the Health and Wellbeing boards set up by local authorities - provide a signposting service to support people who make a complaint about services - report concerns about the quality of health care to Healthwatch England, which can then recommend that the Care Quality Commission take action.

Represent the views of people who use services, carers and the public on the Health and Wellbeing boards set up by local authorities - provide a signposting service to support people who make a complaint about services - report concerns about the quality of health care to Healthwatch England, which can then recommend that the Care Quality Commission take action.

Healthwatch Salford’s mission is to encourage local people, especially those who are most vulnerable and marginalised, to have more control in their lives and to influence the organisations that affect them.
Healthwatch Salford is your independent consumer champion in health and social care. We want local people to get the best out of health and social care services, whether it’s improving them today or helping to shape them for tomorrow.

Healthwatch Rochdale is a public voice on health and social care in the county with the role to listen and the power to significantly influence change within the health and social care system.

Represent the views of people who use services, carers and the public on the Health and Wellbeing boards set up by local authorities - provide a signposting service to support people who make a complaint about services - report concerns about the quality of health care to Healthwatch England, which can then recommend that the Care Quality Commission take action.

Healthwatch is the new independent consumer champion created to gather and represent the views of the public. Healthwatch will play a role at both national and local level and will make sure that the views of the public and people who use services are taken into account.

Advice support and information. Service User involvement in local services. Healthwatch Bolton are there to make sure your views on local health and social care services are heard. They do this by listening to what you tell them about how it feels to experience health and social care services in Bolton, then sharing that, anonymised, information with the people who are responsible for buying and providing services locally. They are your Independent consumer champion for health and social care particularly in the Bolton Area.

Unlimited Potential provides a range of high-quality, personal services which aim to help people and communities to make a real difference to their lives and neighbourhoods. Through creative and innovative solutions, we tackle personal and social issues which enable individuals and communities to use their strengths and assets in new ways which can fulfil their full potential. We focus on the needs of our customers and respond with appropriate and relevant services which deliver real outcomes – the difference made by people to their own lives.

Promoting health and well being through dietary. Covers full range of health service needs.

Weight Management, smoking cessation, sensible drinking, cooking etc.

Aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in Salford by, in part, providing or supporting other agencies to offer a range of projects and activities in community venues across the area. These include healthy cooking groups, weight support groups, fun exercise classes, alcohol awareness sessions, speakeasy courses, oral health advice, allotment schemes and social support groups.

Our aim is to help improve your health and wellbeing of people and communities in Manchester, to help individuals and families live fuller, healthier, happier and longer lives.
Our Health and Wellbeing Advisors will work with you on a one-to-one basis. They will help you identify your own health goals including eating healthier food, exercising, feeling happier, drinking less alcohol and quitting smoking.
If you have long term physical health condition and struggle to exercise then our Physical Activity Referral Service (PARS) might be able to help you increase your levels of activity in a safe and structured environment.
Our Neighbourhood Health Workers are based in your local communities. They are offering training courses and workshops, supporting community groups and organising health events. This will help improve the health and wellbeing community.
If you are working in Manchester, our Knowledge Service can help. We are a library and resource centre for people working in health and social care.
If you work in school, community health or social care setting, and want to improve oral health then our Oral Health Improvement Team can help.

To promote understanding of all aspects of brain injury and provide information, support and services to survivors, their families and carers.

After consultation with our members we have two locations for our Drop In sessions, one in Rochdale and one in Bury. These have replaced our meetings at The Yard in Darn Hill Heywood.
We hold monthly Drop In meetings in two locations, one in Rochdale and one in Bury where members of Headway Rochdale & Bury will be available to have a chat and support people with brain injury or their friends and family as well as give information about local services.
We think that meeting in a community venue like the Bean cafe in Rochdale and Delicious at the Fusiliers in Bury makes our Drop In's more accessible and inclusive.
Both are located in the town centre with car parks, Metrolink stops and bus stations within a short walk.

Our aim is to provide a regular drop in session that provides support for survivors of brain injury and also family members and carers.
Our sessions are normally planned to include an eductaional speaker and lots of time to get to know other members. We also have volunteers who can provide bespoke advice on benefits and finance, legal issues, therapy questions and much more.

Headway South Manchester and Stockport promotes the understanding of all aspects of brain injury, and provides support and information for the head injured, their families and carers.
We hold regular monthly meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7.30pm. As well as information and advice we have guest speakers on a range of topics chosen by the group members, and social events throughout the year.
We also have a weekly meetings at our drop in centre between 1.00pm and 3.00pm on a Wednesday afternoon with an agenda of therapeutic activities determined by those attending the centre.

Help and advice given at the end of the phone to help people with personal situations.

Leisure facilities

Embrace Wigan and Leigh is a user-led charity dedicated to helping people with any type of disability and their families who live, work or use services primarily within the borough of Wigan, gain the support they need to live a fulfilling life. Embrace offers information, advice, support, training and advocacy to help ensure people with disabilities live a life as inclusive and meaningful as possible. Embrace believes everyone has a right to live the life they choose and not to become isolated.

We provide a transport service for residents of Stockport Metropolitan Borough who find it difficult or impossible to use public transport because of their vulnerability (for example frailty or disability) and the location of their starting point or destination

Disability Stockport is a voluntary organisation which assists and supports people with physical disabilities and/or sensory loss or impairments.
We also offer a wide range of help via our Independent Living & Wellbeing services. These include peer support, life coaching, supported banking, personal budget support, benefit advice and many other activities not restricted to a disability. This including 30 wellbeing groups.

A variety of clubs open to all Manchester disabled children. We operate a multi-sport approach and activities are adapted to meet individual needs. Classes in term time and holiday activities.
Cycling, Cricket, Netball, Swimming, Athletics, Football, Wheelchair Basketball.
Various days, times, and age ranges. Contact Nicky on email for further information.

A Disability Employment Adviser (DEA) at your local Jobcentre can help you find a job or gain new skills and tell you about disability friendly employers in your area. They can also refer you to a specialist work psychologist, if appropriate, or carry out an ‘employment assessment’, asking you about: your skills and experience & what kind of roles you’re interested in. May include taking part in a programme such as Access to Work or Work Choice.

Advice and Support for younger stroke survivors.

Provide wheel chairs on short term loan. Provide info and help with DLA or attendance allowance application.

Established in 1988, Derbyshire Carers Association supports carers who look after a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, mental health problems or an addiction cannot cope without their help and support.