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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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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.

Organisation Address

Sports Development Team
Wenlock Way Offices
Manchester
M12 5DH

Telephone No

0161 219 2541

Web Address

https://hsm.manchester.gov.uk/kb5/manchester/directory/service.page?id=sJxZ4aDEqfc

Email

disabilitysport@manchester.gov.uk.

Opening Hours

Contact for details of various schemes & information

Referral Type

Self

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.

Organisation Address

N/A

N/A

Telephone No

0345 608 8545

Web Address

http://www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/jobcentre-plus-guide/34/disability-employment-advisors

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Referral Type

Self

Advice and Support for younger stroke survivors.

Organisation Address

Central Services
9 Canon Harnett Court
Wolverton Mill
Milton Keynes
MK12 5NF

Telephone No

01908 317618 or 0345 130 7172

Web Address

http://www.differentstrokes.co.uk/

Email

info@differentstrokes.co.uk

Opening Hours

See website for details of various schemes

Referral Type

Self

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

Organisation Address

Ground Floor Warwick Mill
Oldham Road
Middleton
Manchester
M24 1AZ

Telephone No

0161 653 2729

Web Address

http://middletondial.inspirem24.org.uk/

Email

middleton.dial@gmail.com

Opening Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11am -1.30pm

Referral Type

Self

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.

Organisation Address

3 Park Road,
Ripley,
Derbyshire,
DE5 3EF

Telephone No

01773 833833

Web Address

http://www.derbyshirecarers.co.uk/

Email

info@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: 09:00 – 16:30

Referral Type

Self

The Sensory Team supports people with a hearing impairment (deafness, deafened, hard of hearing).

Organisation Address

Physical and Sensory Disability Team
Unit 10, Whitney Court
Southlink
Hamilton Street
Oldham
OL4 1DB

Telephone No

(07711313509 text) Minicom 0161 770 4803, TEL; 0161 770 4799

Web Address

http://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200370/sight_and_hearing_loss/554/deaf_and_hard_of_hearing

Email

psd@oldham.gov.uk

Opening Hours

Contact Link Centre for details - 0161 770 4786

Referral Type

Self

We require that you pay a £10 annual membership subscription, and then for each journey booked a mileage contribution of 45p per mile to reimburse the drivers for their petrol and to support the cost of insuring and maintaining their vehicles. The drivers do not get paid for their time, this is donated voluntarily.

Organisation Address

N/A
N/A

Telephone No

0800 032 0868

Web Address

http://www.housingcare.org/service/ser-info-6907-volunteer-drive.aspx

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:00

Referral Type

Self

Crossroads Care Rochdale offers a full range of services including regular breaks for carers of anything upward of one hour per week, personal care and bathing or showering, emergency support and specialist care for children with complex and additional needs. We also offer regular carer breaks through Rochdale Carers Resource so that carers may attend training courses and improvement classes in a variety of subjects and interests.
In Rochdale GPs can now prescribe a break to carers to use the Crossroads service.

Organisation Address

c/o Kashmir Youth Project
Unique Mill Enterprise Centre
Belfield Road
Rochdale
OL16 2UP

Telephone No

01706 525361

Web Address

http://www.gmcarerstrust.org.uk/where-we-work/rochdale/

Email

rochdale@gmcrossroads.co.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Thurs 9am - 5pm Friday 9 - 4.30pm

Referral Type

Self

Carers Trust in Trafford offers regular breaks for carers from a minimum of two hours per week.
Our services include personal care, bathing or showering, emergency support and specialist care for children with complex and additional needs. We simply take over the role of the carer and care for your loved one whilst you take some time to be yourself and take a well earned break.

Organisation Address

9 Marsland Road
Sale Moor
Trafford
Manchester
M33 3HP

Telephone No

0161 905 1986

Web Address

http://www.gmcarerstrust.org.uk/

Email

trafford@gmcarerstrust.org.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9–4.30pm

Referral Type

Self

Crossroads Care in Greater Manchester is a registered charity which provides practical and emotional support to people who are responsible for the care of children, young adults, adults or older people at home, who have a physical/sensory disability, learning difficulty, who are chronically ill or have life limiting illnesses.

Organisation Address

Thicketford Centre
Thicketford Road
Bolton

BL2 2LW

Telephone No

01204365025

Web Address

http://www.gmcarerstrust.org.uk/

Email

care@crossroadstogether.org.uk

Opening Hours

Mon -Thurs 9am - 5pm, Fri 9am - 4.30pm

Referral Type

Self

Leisure facilities

Organisation Address

Chadderton Wellbeing Centre
Burnley Street
OL9 0JW

Telephone No

0161 207 7000

Web Address

http://oclactive.co.uk/leisure_centres/

Email

info@ocll.co.uk

Opening Hours

See website for various activities & opening times

Referral Type

Self

Advice support and information concerning all volunteer aspects.

Organisation Address

Floor 3 Unique Enterprise Centre
Belfield Road
Rochdale
OL16 2UP

Telephone No

01706 631291

Web Address

http://www.cvsr.org.uk/

Email

info@cvsr.org.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm

Referral Type

Self

This service provides a specialist clinical nursing service and a professional advisory service to the patients registered with a Salford GP. In addition it provides advice and support to social care agencies, voluntary and the private sector within the City of Salford.

Organisation Address

N/A
N/A

Telephone No

0161 789 7373

Web Address

http://www.srft.nhs.uk/

Email

bladderandbowelservice@salford.nhs.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Referral Type

Self

Our Dial-a-Ride service provides door to door transport for those with mobility problems who would normally find it difficult to use public transport. The vehicles that we use have passenger-lifts and offer easy access for passengers that struggle with steps or use a wheelchair. Our Drivers can escort you to and from your door. TfGM Travel Vouchers are accepted as full or part payment for journeys on Dial-a-Ride.
We also operate a Shop-Mobility scooter scheme called “Promobility” that loans scooters for use by shoppers who are less mobile.

Organisation Address

St Mary’s Way
Oldham,
OL1 3BU

Telephone No

Information & booking number 0161 633 0097

Web Address

http://www.ctpassenger.org/northwest/

Email

oldham@communitytransport.org

Opening Hours

Various opening times

Referral Type

Self

Glossop Community Transport has recently merged with Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport who now operate the service in the High Peak and northern Derbyshire Dales area.
Services include Dial-a-Bus (shopping), group transport, individual transport and our popular trips and tours. Tours are available throughout the year.
We have a variety of different sized vehicles on our fleet. They are all wheelchair accessible and have either passenger lifts or are low floored.

Organisation Address

Bakewell & Eyam Community Transport
Unit 4 Great Longstone Business Park
Great Longstone
Bakewell
DE45 1TD

Telephone No

01629 641920

Web Address

http://www.derbyshirect.co.uk/find_a_service/glossop/default.asp

Referral Type

Self

Advice and support of carers of all ages. Details of other clinics available on the website.

Organisation Address

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Bevan House
17 Beecham Court
Smithy Brook Road
Wigan
WN3 6PR

Telephone No

01942 482630

Web Address

http://www.bridgewater.nhs.uk/

Email

enquiries@bridgewater.nhs.uk

Opening Hours

Various - access by internet

Referral Type

Self

Provide or arrange services for adults and children who may need help in their everyday lives. Community health and social care provides a central point of contact for all integrated and specialist care teams.

Organisation Address

N/A
N/A

Telephone No

0161 631 4777

Web Address

http://www.salford.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/contact-adult-social-care/

Email

social.servics@salford.gov.uk

Opening Hours

Between 8.30am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday

Referral Type

Self

As the leading support and development agency for voluntary, community and faith groups in Tameside, our overarching mission is to build and support a strong and vibrant voluntary and community action in Tameside.

Organisation Address

95 – 97 Penny Meadow
Ashton-under-Lyne

OL6 6EP

Telephone No

01613394985 or 01613392345

Web Address

http://www.cvat.org.uk/

Email

Email via website or to info@cvat.org.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Referral Type

Self

In order to direct you to your local Citizens Advice first we need to identify where you live. If you are calling from a mobile you will be asked to enter a local landline number, you don't need to own a landline to do this. For ease please enter 0161 866 2000 when prompted. If you are ringing from outside the GM area will be directed to our national service.

Organisation Address

2nd Floor, Wigan Life Centre
Wigan

WN1 1NH

Telephone No

0300 330 1153

Web Address

http://fis.wigan.gov.uk/kb5/wigan/fsd/service.page?id=b8OD76gD9fQ

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9am -1.00pm

Referral Type

Self

In order to direct you to your local Citizens Advice first we need to identify where you live. If you are calling from a mobile you will be asked to enter a local landline number, you don't need to own a landline to do this. For ease please enter 0161 866 2000 when prompted. If you are ringing from outside the GM area will be directed to our national service.

Organisation Address

1 Waterside Plaza
Sale
Trafford
M33 7BS

Telephone No

0300 330 1153

Web Address

http://www.traffordcab.org.uk/

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm/ Wednesday 10am - 3pm

Referral Type

Self

In order to direct you to your local Citizens Advice first we need to identify where you live. If you are calling from a mobile you will be asked to enter a local landline number, you don't need to own a landline to do this. For ease please enter 0161 866 2000 when prompted. If you are ringing from outside the GM area will be directed to our national service.

Organisation Address

1-2 Ashcroft
Peter Street
Oldham
OL1 1HP

Telephone No

0300 330 9073

Web Address

http://www.oldhamcab.org.uk/

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday phone only 9am to 5pm subject to availability of advisers. Languages: Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu

Referral Type

Self

In order to direct you to your local Citizens Advice first we need to identify where you live. If you are calling from a mobile you will be asked to enter a local landline number, you don't need to own a landline to do this. For ease please enter 0161 866 2000 when prompted. If you are ringing from outside the GM area will be directed to our national service.

Organisation Address

Fred Perry House
Edward Street
Stockport
SK1 3XE

Telephone No

0300 330 1153

Web Address

http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/advicebenefitsgrants/stockportdirect/?view=Standard

Email

districtoffice@stockportcab.org.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 09.30 - 16.00

Referral Type

Self

A membership organisation for people over 50. Our members enjoy getting out and about and trying new things. Members also have access to our network of DBS checked local helpers for an extra pair of hands around the home and garden!

Organisation Address

50 Business Centre
Oldham Road
Rochdale
OL16 5RD

Telephone No

0800 112 3440

Web Address

http://hmrcircle.org.uk/

Email

Email via website

Opening Hours

Call for times of various services & schemes

Referral Type

Self

Cheadle Hulme Communicare is a small non-profit-making charity with volunteers working in the local community to help those who are unable to get themselves to their essential appointment. With our help residents of Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, can reliably attend important appointments. We help to get to people to doctor, hospital, dentist, nurse, optician or podiatrist appointment.

Organisation Address

The Library
Mellor Road
Cheadle Hulme
Cheshire
SK8 5AU

Telephone No

0161 485 5353

Web Address

http://www.cheadlehulmecommunicare.org.uk/

Email

NA

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 3.30pm

Referral Type

Self

Offer advice, information & emotional support to carers. They offer advice on services that can help you; a sitting service and childcare; free training courses etc also social events & activities.

Organisation Address

Newbold Buildings
37-39 Oldham Road
Rochdale
OL16 5QJ

Telephone No

0800 091 0558

Web Address

http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/children-and-childcare/more-services/Pages/the-carers-resource.aspx

Email

thecarersresource@rochdale.gov.uk

Opening Hours

Mon & Weds - 10:00-12:00 Thurs - 13:00-15:00

Referral Type

Self

Salford Care on Call supports people who want to remain living in their own home. We're a mobile response service that will help you stay safe and independent and give your family peace of mind.

Organisation Address

Humphrey Booth
Resource Centre 16
6 Worsley Road
Swinton

M27 5WW

Telephone No

0161 607 7133

Web Address

https://www.salford.gov.uk/housing/housing-advice-and-support/help-for-vulnerable-or-older-people/care-on-call-mobile-wardens/

Opening Hours

24 hours service

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

0161 331 2156 or 342 5005

Web Address

http://www.tamesidecab.org.uk/

Email

Email via website

Opening Hours

Monday - To Friday 9.30 - 12.30 By appointment

Referral Type

Self

In order to direct you to your local Citizens Advice first we need to identify where you live. If you are calling from a mobile you will be asked to enter a local landline number, you don't need to own a landline to do this. For ease please enter 0161 866 2000 when prompted. If you are ringing from outside the GM area will be directed to our national service.

Organisation Address

26 Spring Gardens
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 6DE

Telephone No

0300 330 1153

Web Address

https://citizensadvice.citizensadvice.org.uk/highpeakcab.htm

Email

Email via website

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4pm

Referral Type

Self

The Citizens Advice Service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice for everyone in the community on their rights and responsibilities.

Organisation Address

6 The Avenue
Leigh
Wigan
WN7 1ES

Telephone No

08448269713

Web Address

http://www.wigancab.org/

Email

Email via website

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9am - 1.00pm

Referral Type

Self