Find information about local services and organisations that can help you here in Salford and beyond. You can often access these services without needing to see a GP first:
Abuse
Salford Independent Domestic Abuse Support Service
Salford Independent Domestic Abuse Support Service (SIDASS) provides independent advocacy and specialised support to victims.
Telephone: 0161 793 3232
Website: www.salfordwomensaid.org
End the Fear
Anybody who is experiencing domestic or sexual violence can find help, support and advice here.
Telephone: 0161 636 7525
Website: www.endthefear.co.uk
Talk, Listen, Change
Talk, Listen, Change has a simple mission; to support safe, healthy and happy relationships.
Telephone: 0161 872 1100
Website: www.talklistenchange.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
Men’s Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line’s friendly advisors will believe you, offer you non-judgmental emotional support, practical advice and information.
Telephone: 0808 8010327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
ManKind Initiative
ManKind Initiative confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and male victims of domestic violence across the UK.
Telephone: 01823 334244
Website: www.mankind.org.uk
Carers
Salford Carers Service
Salford Carers Service has been supporting carers locally since 2001. They offer a comprehensive range of support, tailored to individual carer’s needs.
Telephone: 0161 834 6069
Website: www.gaddumcentre.co.uk/salford-carers-service/
Trafford Carers Centre
Trafford Carers Centre is an independent registered Charity (1102075) that supports unpaid carers looking after someone who lives in the Trafford area.
Telephone: 0161 848 2400
Website: www.traffordcarerscentre.org.uk
Manchester Carers Network
Manchester Carers Network aim to help improve carers’ health and wellbeing and reduce ‘carer breakdown’ (when carers are in crisis).
Website: www.manchestercarersnetwork.org.uk
Manchester Carers Centre
Manchester Carers Centre was established in 1997 as an independent voluntary organisation. They deliver a range of a free, high quality support services for unwaged carers in our city, including information and advice, emotional support, practical help, community drop-ins, breaks, social activities and access to grants and training.
Telephone: 0161 27 27 27 0
Website: www.manchestercarers.org.uk
Crossroads Together
Crossroads Together is a registered charity dedicated to providing information, advice and practical support to unpaid carers of all ages and the people they care for.
Telephone: 0333 323 1990
Website: www.crossroadstogether.org.uk
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Telephone: 0808 808 7777
Website: www.carersuk.org
Email: [email protected]
Child Health
Children’s Centres
Supporting all families from pregnancy through to teenage years.
Website: www.salford.gov.uk
Childhood illness visual guide
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.
Website: www.nhs.uk
Change4Life
Change4Life is here to help you and your family be healthier and happier.
Website: www.nhs.uk/change4life
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Website: www.nhs.uk
Community Groups
Salford Foodbank
Salford Foodbank are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
Website: www.salford.foodbank.org.uk
Being There
Being There is a small charity providing emotional support and practical assistance to people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, along with those closest to them, such as family, friends and carers.
Telephone: 0845 123 23 29
Website: www.beingthere.org.uk
Salford Women’s Centre
SWC was set up in the early 1980s by women, for women. Their mission statement is for the health and well-being of all women who live or work in Salford (and their children).
Telephone: 0161 736 3844
Website: www.salfordwomenscentre.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
My City Salford
Discover local events and organise your own. Connect with nearby businesses and get special discounts. Volunteer in your neighbourhood and share your own skills with those in your community. Never miss out on what’s happening in your area. Get involved, and make a difference.
Website: www.mycitysalford.com
Emmaus Salford
Emmaus Salford are a charity that supports homeless people by providing them with a home and an opportunity to progress.
Website: www.emmaus.org.uk/salford
Salford Heart Care
Salford Heart Care is the place for practical, social and emotional support for heart care patients, their families and carers.
Telephone: 0161 707 7402
Website: www.salfordheartcare.co.uk
Working Well Early Help
Working Well Early Help supports patients who are self employed or employed and off work sick and in receipt of a fit note (for 2 weeks +) to return to work by addressing work and non-work related issues using a person centred approach – providing early access to Employment and HR advice, Health & Wellbeing support, CBT and physiotherapy at no cost to you.
Telephone: 0300 456 8107
Website: www.information.maximusuk.co.uk/Working-Well-Early-Help
Email: [email protected]
Depression, Anxiety & Stress
Self Help
Self Help offer a wide range of support, services and opportunities for people living with mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, phobias and panic attacks.
Website: www.selfhelpservices.org.uk
Twitter: @WeAreSelfHelp
Mind in Salford
Mind in Salford is an independent, user focused charity providing vital services to make a positive difference to the wellbeing and mental health of local people.
Telephone: 0161 710 1070
Website: www.mindinsalford.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
Six Degrees
Six Degrees provides mental health and bereavement services to the Salford and Greater Manchester area. They are a social enterprise and a commissioned partner of the NHS.
They can help with a range of problems including anxiety, depression and bereavement.
If you require a referral to Six Degrees, please request a referral slip from Reception.
Website: https://six-degrees.org.uk/
‘Healthy Minds’ free online mental health course
‘Healthy Minds’ is a free mental health and wellbeing course you can do online if you live or work in Greater Manchester. It takes about an hour to do and has been developed by the NHS Greater Manchester mental wellbeing team with the Royal Society for Public Health. You can access the course for free on their website without needing to register.
Start the courseKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.
Website: kooth.com
Rethink
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
Website: www.rethink.org
Email: [email protected]
Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group
The Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group is a group for people affected by severe mental illness to come together to share information and support with each other.
Telephone: Mary on 07816 754032
Website: www.rethink.org
Email: [email protected]
Thrive
Thrive helps you prevent and manage stress, anxiety and related conditions. The game based app can be used to relax before a stressful situation or on a more regular basis to help you live a happier, more stress-free life.
Download from: www.apps.apple.com
Download from: www.play.google.com
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: [email protected]
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Drugs and Alcohol
Achieve Recovery Services
Achieve are committed to improving health and social outcomes for service users and families allowing more people to make a meaningful recovery from drug and alcohol misuse.
Telephone: 0161 358 1530
Website: www.gmmh.nhs.uk/achieve
One You Days Off – Mobile App
The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.
Download from: Google Play: One You Days Off
Download from: iTunes: One You Days Off
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Telephone: 0800 9177 650
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps
Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.
Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk
Drinkline
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.
Telephone: 0300 123 1110
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Telephone: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
Website: www.talktofrank.com
Email: [email protected]
Eating Disorders Support
Beat
Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity – they exist to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.
Telephone: 0808 801 0677
Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Anorexia and Bulimia Care
Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC) provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends.
Telephone: 03000 11 12 13
Website: www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk
Elderly Care
Cyril Flint Befrienders
Caring for an ageing community – Cyril Flint is a free befriending and volunteering service for adults in later life.
Telephone: 0161 942 9465
Website: www.cyrilflint.org
Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
Age UK Salford
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
Telephone: 0161 788 7300
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
Alzheimer’s Society
From day one of dementia, Alzheimer’s Society will be right here with you. For support and advice. For campaigning, and one day, for a cure.
Telephone: 0300 222 11 22
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Dementia
Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Telephone: 0800 888 6678
Website: www.dementiauk.org
Email: [email protected]
Exercise
This Girl Can With Manchester
This Girl Can With Manchester is part of Sport England’s national This Girl Can campaign which has already inspired millions of women like you to start getting active.
Website: www.manchestergirlscan.co.uk
The Angel Centre – Free Exercise Sessions
It’s not easy getting into exercise, but you are much more likely to find exercise that works for you when you have a bit of support.
Telephone: 0161 710 1075
Website: www.theangelcentre.org.uk
Change your Weigh
Salford Community Leisure’s Active Lifestyles Team run a free 12 week ‘Change your Weigh’ programme.
Website: www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk
Health Improvement and Social Prescribing
Health Improvement Service
You can refer yourself to Salford’s local health improvement service for help with any of the following things that may be affecting your health and wellbeing:
- Social support and being more connected with your community
- Long covid support group
- Mental wellbeing
- Physical activity
- Stop smoking support
- Family weight management
- Weight support (for adults)
- NHS Health Checks
- Salford Assist
- Welfare Rights / Debt Advice
- Housing Options – Homelessness
- Sleep support
If you’d like further information or help, fill in our Customer enquiry form (salford.gov.uk) form or call us free on 0800 952 1000
Learning Disability Support
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation is making a difference to the lives of children, young people and adults across the UK by providing information and support, running workshops and speaking up for families on a national level.
Website: www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk
Contact
For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability, Contact can help.
Telephone: www.contact.org.uk
Website: 0808 808 3555
Maternity
Mama Academy
Mama Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.
Telephone: 07427 851670
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MAMAAcademy
Twitter: @mamaacademy
Website: www.mamaacademy.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @mamaacademy
Start 4 Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website: www.nhs.uk/start4life
Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Download from: Google Play: Baby Buddy
Download from: iTunes: Baby Buddy
Your Birth Plan
A birth plan is a record of what you would like to happen during your labour and after the birth.
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/how-to-make-birth-plan/
Tommy’s
Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.
Website: www.tommys.org
Muscular Aches and Pains
Go2Physio
You can access NHS physiotherapy without going to your GP first with Go2physio.
Physiotherapists are physical activity specialists who work with you to enable you to manage your condition. They are expertly skilled at assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with musculoskeletal conditions, much like doctors.
Musculoskeletal conditions such as muscle or joint problems like back pain, knee pain or sprains are best managed by physiotherapists. Physiotherapists can transform people’s lives by:
- Reducing pain
- Improving quality of life
- Keeping people out of hospital
- Reducing disability
- Reversing the deterioration of conditions
You can self-refer to Go2physio by completing the form here (NHS Northern Care Alliance website).
Quit Smoking
My City Health
If you are ready to quit smoking for good, reduce the number of cigarettes you have each day, or keep your addictions at bay, there is lots of local support that can help you.
Website: www.mycityhealth.co.uk
One You – Quit Smoking
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you’ll ever do for your health. Get started with free expert support, stop smoking aids, tools and practical tips.
Website: www.nhs.uk
The Angel Centre – Free E-Cigarette
The Angel Centre have been giving Salford people free E-Cigarettes to help them reduce or quit smoking for over a year.
Website: www.theangelcentre.org.uk
Sexual Health
Sexual Health – Salford CCG
Lots of us will have problems with sex from time to time. There is no need to be embarassed – help and support is available.
Website: www.salfordccg.nhs.uk
Sexwise
Sexwise are here to give you honest advice about contraception, pregnancy, STIs and pleasure.
Website: www.sexwise.fpa.org.uk
Family Planning Association
A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.
Telephone: 020 7608 5240
Website: www.fpa.org.uk
MyCity Health – Sexual Wellbeing
Get help making the right choices to stay safe and healthy with your sexual partners.
Website: www.mycityhealth.co.uk
Brook
Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.
Website: www.brook.org.uk
Sexual Health Helpline
The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm.
Telephone: 0300 123 7123
Termination of Pregnancy
Termination of Pregnancy
If you require this service, please call to book your own appointment on 0345 365 0565.
Urgent Foot Pain
Salford Podiatry department
The Salford Podiatry department can assess, diagnose and treat a range of foot and ankle problems, as well as perform minor surgical procedures.
They help minimise the risk of amputation for those with advanced or complex foot complications and their aim is to improve your foot health and keep you as active as possible.
They have services at Salford Royal Hospital, health centres and Community Gateway Centres and aim to offer you an appointment within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving your referrral. You don’t need to see a GP first.
Urgent access for:
- Foot ulcers
- Infections where antibiotics have been prescribed
- Suspected fractures or Charcot neuroarthropathy
- Ingrowing toenails which are infected
- Foot injuries
If you are experiencing one of the above problems, please contact the Triage Team on 0161 206 3842 to discuss an appointment.
You can also self-refer by completing the online referral form below and emailing it to [email protected]
Weight Management
Change Your Weigh
Salford Community Leisure’s Active Lifestyles Team run a free 12 week ‘Change your Weigh’ programme.
Website: www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk
This Girl Can With Manchester
This Girl Can With Manchester is part of Sport England’s national This Girl Can campaign which has already inspired millions of women like you to start getting active.
Website: www.manchestergirlscan.co.uk
Am I a Healthy Weight?
Calculate your BMI using this NHS Tool
Website: NHS: BMI Calculator
Slimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk
One You – Lose Weight
If you’re overweight, losing weight has many health benefits. Making small, simple changes to what and how much you are eating and drinking can really help you lose the pounds.
Website: www.nhs.uk
The Angel Centre – Free Dieting Support
The Angel Centre’s friendly nutritionist, Chantelle is on hand to help you reach your dieting goals.
Telephone: 0161 710 1075
Website: www.theangelcentre.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
WW
Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. They’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
Website: www.weightwatchers.com/uk
Youth Counselling
42nd Street
42nd Street is a Greater Manchester charity that supports young people aged 11-25 years with their emotional wellbeing and mental health, promoting choice and creativity.
Telephone: 0161 228 7321
Website: www.42ndstreet.org.uk
Young Minds
Young Minds is leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported an empowered, whatever the challenges.
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk