“I am terminally ill with 4 children and my volunteer was priceless – just someone I could talk to.” (A mum supported by Home-Start Manchester South) Being There Life limiting illness support Listening and befriending, respite sitting, social events, general support, transport 0161 223 1437 Email: Macmillan Active Manchester The physical activity behaviour change service for people living with and beyond cancer 07745 259 419 Physical Activity Referral Service (PARS) Exercise/health sessions WOW – Women Only Wednesdays This programme is targeted at but not exclusive to BME and marginalised women. MOT – Men Only Thursdays This programme is targeted at but not exclusive to BME and marginalised men. Gateway – debt advice & money education Struggling to make ends meet? Owe money you can’t afford? Buried in letters and demands? Let Gateway help Drop in: Tuesday 10.00-13.00 0161 202 3511 Text: 07413 305 819 Email: Beechwood Cancer Care Centre Helping people who live with cancer or other life limiting illnesses 0161 476 0384 Support – HMR Carers Crossroads Care are the people carers turn to • Breaks for carers • Live in Care • Overnight Care • Personal Care, bathing or showering • Assistance with medication • Support within the home • Trips out ie activities/appointments • Meal preparation and assistance with feeding Carers Trust in Greater Manchester (Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport & Trafford) 01204 365 025
CONGA – cancer out now get active A Free 6 week programme of taster sessions in the gym, swimming, walking, circuit exercise, badminton, mindfulness 926535 07890 250 655 Walking Football All ages and abilities welcome with our friendly qualified coaches. Sessions cover skills and a game in a social, friendly environment. £1.60-£2.00 per session Paul Gardner Health activities officer 01706 926235 07890 250655 4life.org/activ8teme Walk & Talk Health Walks weekly walks designed for people who aish to gain the benefits of regular exercise, whilst talking to like minded people Free, Friendly & Fun 01706 751190 .com Living Well Oral Health, Stop Smoking Service, Exercise Referral Scheme, Sexual Health, Health Trainers & Living Well Coaches 01706 751190 Fitness MOT A Free 10 week course. New primetime first functional fitness course will help you strengthen joints, muscles and prevent loss of mobility 01706 926235 07890 250655 HMR Circle At the heart of HMR Circle is a fundamental belief that everyone has the right to a flourishing, independent later life. A life in which people are able to do the stuff they want to do in the ways they want to do it. Membership includes access to a network of local Practical Helpers: friendly and vetted local people who can help with gardening, cleaning, technology and odd jobs around the house. HMR Circle is a membership-based service open to anyone over the age of 50, working borough wide in Rochdale, Middleton, Heywood and the Pennine Villages. 0800 112 3440 01706 751 165 Join as a Member It’s easy to get started with HMR Circle. Individual Postal Membership is priced at just £30 a year and e-Membership just £20. Discount is available for couples.
British Red Cross – Carers emergency card Bury If something happens to a carer, we can make sure the cared for person receives short-term support 0161 888 8900 Carers in employment Do you care for someone and work in paid employment? 0161 253 6142 Email: Healthy Minds – Bury If you’re feeling worried, anxious or stressed we will work with you to get the right support for your needs from online therapy courses, group workshops or 1-2-1 sessions 0161 253 5258 Penninecare.nhs.uk/healthyminds Bury Carers Centre Aims at giving support to those that provide unpaid care to another person 0161 763 4867 Crossroads Care – Bury You will be entitled to a carers assessment by the local authority and may be entitled to support for the person you care for and carers breaks for yourself 0161 763 4163 Email: Wound Care & Lymphoedema Service Lymphoedema service: Assessment and advice Provision of equipment to aid recovery and prevent pressure ulcers BEATS - Bury Exercise & Therapy Scheme For patients with recurring illness or medical condition which would benefit from getting more active BEATS – Gentle Exercise for pre-post cancer treatment Tuesdays 3-4pm Castle Leisure Centre (Studio 2) Mark Redfern 0161 253 5145 Bury Health Walks ‘Walk with me’ is a series of local health walks led by trained walk leaders Bury Cancer Support Centre A drop in centre for anyone life is touched by cancer. 0161 764 6609 Email: Staying Well Team – Bury Support to return/stay in work, quicker access to talking therapies for anxiety and depression related problems, training/education/skills, managing a physical or mental health condition, substance/alcohol misuse, housing, debt/money advice, benefit advice, family support, befriending service, sport/physical activity 0161 253 5151
Macmillan welfare adviser (North Manchester) For patients receiving, had or known to NMGH or registered with a North Manchester GP. Macmillan welfare adviser (Oldham) For patients registered with an Oldham GP. Information for people with cancer getting free NHS prescriptions The form can be obtained from the Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre. Macmillan Discounted Will Writing Service Online telephone support Face-face service at your home Local branch solicitors Leaflet available from the Macmillan Information Centre NMGH 0161 604 5244 (45244) Cavell Nurses’ Trust Cavell Nurses’ Trust offers nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the UK support and financial help during times of hardship – whether due to illness, domestic abuse, disability, working poverty or older age. This includes helping Macmillan nurses, working or retired, who are struggling financially. If you or a colleague is experiencing hardship, Cavell Nurses’ Trust is there for you. It can provide that crucial bit of help, just at the right time, as well as a friendly ear and practical support. 01527 595 999 Gorvins Solicitors Free employment law advice – giving you the opportunity to discuss any work related situations you are facing. Danielle: 0161 930 5243 David: 0161 930 5214 www.gorvins.com/freeemploymentadvice Bereavement Bereavement Support Winston’s Wish Supporting bereaved children & young people in the North West National helpline: 08452 030405 North West: 07867 369 886 northwest@winstonswish.org.uk Bereavement Care Bereavement Care is the leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and work to enhance society’s care of bereaved people. National Helpline: 0808 808 1677