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Person needing help finding their way

 

ADDICTION:

Achieve –

Substance misuse treatment and recovery service.

0161 271 0020 

achieve.referrals@gmmh.nhs.uk

Addiction - Support in Bury  

 


BEREAVEMENT: 

Bury Hospice: Bereavement and Family Support

Bereavement Drop-in Group at Radcliffe Library

GM Bereavement Service

Cruse Bereavement Care –

0808 808 1677

Offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies

 


CARE LEAVERS:

Care Leavers Support (children in care and leaving care services)

 


CARERS:

Bury Carers Hub

How to refer to the service:

enquiries@burycarershub.org.uk

 0300 303 0207

www.burycarershub.org.uk

 


CONTINUING HEALTHCARE:

NHS Continuing Healthcare  – ‘Some people with long-term complex health needs qualify for free social care arranged and funded solely by the NHS. This is known as NHS continuing healthcare’

 


DEBT:

Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton District 

Telephone Adviceline – available Monday – Friday and is free

Opening Times: 10am – 4pm

0808 278 7804

Out of Hours Advice Service – contact  by Telephone and SMS between 6pm and 9pm, 7 days a week.

Call or SMS to 0161 850 5053

 

CAP debt help (Christians Against Poverty) - Free debt counselling in your community

0800 328 0006 (call free) 

 


FAMILY:

Contact for families with disabled children 

020 7608 8700

info@contact.org.uk

Freephone helpline: 0808 808 3555

If you are going through the process of getting a diagnosis, or if you want information about a particular condition, you might want to visit their medical information webpages.

 


Family Action – Family Line

Aimed at people struggling with issues including family rows, money worries, new parenthood and relationship difficulties.

0808 802 6666

Text message: 07537 404 282

familyline@family-action.org.uk

 


Health Visiting Service

Breastfeeding groups: Thursdays at Radcliffe library 10am - 12pm.

 


FLU:

Flu Vaccination information 

 


FOOD BANKS: 

Bury Food Banks And Pantries

Warm Spaces Bury

 


HOMELESS TEAM:

Bury Council Homeless Team – 

0161 253 5537 (Mon- Fri 9am -5pm)

Out of hours 0161 253 6606 

 


How to Register with a GP 


INTERCULTURAL BURY: 

ADAB work with men, women, young and elderly people from primarily the South Asian community (people with Pakistani, Indian & Bangladeshi heritage) as well as new and emerging communities including asylum seekers and refugees within Bury

British Red Cross Refugee Support Hub - Fridays: 10:00am to 2:00pm at Polish Social Centre, Back East Street, Bury BL9 0RU

0161888 8932 

Pkakooza@redcross.org.uk

CAHN (Caribbean & African Health Network) –  is a Black-led organisation set up to address the wider social determinants to reduce health inequalities for people of Caribbean & African in Greater Manchester and beyond.

The Eagles Wing – A mutual support group for asylum seekers and refugees

United Reformed Church, Parsons Lane, BL9 0LY

07917302061

Sue.k.arnall@gmail.com


Translated GP Transfer Cards  The cards aim to improve continuity of care and avoid duplication by supporting newly arrived individuals to re-register (or register if a first registration) as soon as possible after they move.


Jobcentre Plus (how to contact)

 


MEDICAL ACCIDENTS:

Action against Medical Accidents: For advice and information visit  website for advice, information and support, including: • making a complaint • inquest support • taking legal action:

www.avma.org.uk/help-advice

Or call the helpline:

0845 123 2352 (10am-3.30pm Monday-Friday)

 


MENTAL HEALTH: 

BIG in Mental Health (Bury) providing good mental health recovery through  support and hope, empowering adults to improve their quality of life. Any adult who consider themselves to have a mental health condition are welcome to attend.


Bury Council – Support for mental health and wellbeing information


Get Help Line – 0161 464 3679 (a confidential service for residents of all ages in Bury who are experiencing difficulties with their mental wellbeing).



Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Foundation provides a guide to Mental Health problems, topical issues and treatment options via their website.
Visit the Mental Health Foundation website


Mind
Mind provides advice and support on a range of topics including types of mental health problem, legislation and details of local help and support in England and Wales.

Phone: 0300 123 3393 (weekdays 9am – 6pm)


You can access resources for children and young people here: ThriveinBury/YoungPeople   

Resources for parents  and carers can be accessed here: Thrive in Bury/parents&carers 


Resources for education staff here: Thrive in Bury/Education


Young Minds offers information, support and advice for children and young people.
Help for concerned parents of those under 25 is offered by phone.
Phone:

0808 802 5544 (Mon–Fri 9.30am-4pm)


Visit the YoungMinds website

The YoungMinds crisis messenger service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text YM to 85258.


CAMHS resources:  websites, apps, guides and information offering help, support and advice


Urgent mental health support

NHS 111 Mental Health

If you need urgent mental health support, for example if you feel mentally unsafe or severely distressed, you can quickly and easily access support by calling NHS 111 and selecting mental health option 2.


Mental Health Crisis Numbers – National

Samaritans A safe place to talk 24 hours a day about whatever is troubling you Call:

116 123


Papyrus For Children and Young people under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.

0800 068 41 41


National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK

Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide

0800 587 0800 (6pm to midnight every day)

If you're unable to connect to the main number you can call 0800 689 0880.


Mind support line

Mind's support line: 

 0300 102 1234.

A list of mental health helplines can be found on the Mind website 


NHS treatment charges– Overseas Visitors


OLDER PEOPLE: 

Age UK Bury – 

0161 763 9030

Age UK Bury Home from Hospital Service 

Age UK Bury Footcare Clinic 


The Silver Line  

0800 4 70 80 90

The Silver Line Helpline run by Age UK is a free, confidential telephone service for older people. They provide friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


Rapid Response 

Bury Council emergency falls response 8am - 8pm 7 days a week 

01612536292


Breast cancer screening 


Patient Transport  – 

0161 762 1510 option 1 (Bury)


URGENT DENTAL CARE:

Patients can call a Freephone telephone number:

0333 332 3800

Available from 8am to 10pm everyday, including weekends and bank holidays (the above number should NOT be used by patients who have a regular dentist during normal surgery hours)


VETERANS:

The Veterans’ Gateway helpline can provide information and referral support by telephone.

08‍08 80‍2 12‍12  Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm

To search and filter support organisations by topic and location, visit the GOV.UK directory for veteran support.


NHS Military veterans' services - supports British ex-serving personnel who are experiencing mental health difficulties, related to their time and experiences in the armed forces.


Veteran friendly GP practice in Bury


VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES:

Support people affected by crime and can signpost you onto further agencies that may also be able to help you. 

 0161 200 1950.

greater.manchester@victimsupport.org.uk.


YOUNG PEOPLE 

Autism Understood - A website about autism, for autistic young people.


Early Break - provide specialist support for young people and families facing challenges related to substance use.


Prince’s Trust – Open to young people aged 11 to 30 – no matter if they have been facing some serious issues such as homelessness or if they’ve been in trouble with the law.

Offer hundreds of free courses, grants and mentoring opportunities to inspire young people to build their confidence and start a career.


Sexual Health Service: Oldham, Bury and Rochdale sexual health

Some  clinics specifically cater to young people.

Call 0300 303 8565 and inform the staff member that you are 19 years old or younger, and they will provide you with the necessary advice.