Support & Information

Manchester’s Local Offer

https://hsm.manchester.gov.uk/kb5/manchester/directory/localoffer.page

Talbot House Newton Heath

https://www.talbot-house.org.uk/

Lifted Wythenshawe

https://liftedcarerscentre.org.uk/

Citizens Advice

 https://www.citizensadvicemanchester.org.uk/

Advice on benefits, housing etc 

Community support Openshaw

 https://www.rainbowhaven.org.uk/

Help and support Manchester

https://hsm.manchester.gov.uk/kb5/manchester/directory/home.page

Charity for families with disabled children

https://contact.org.uk/

Advice and Food Bank support 

www.breadandbutterthing.org

This project allows you to access food at a reduced cost. 

https://www.greatertogethermanchester.org/food-find-support

Further information about Community grocers and local foodbanks

https://www.onemanchester.co.uk/advice-support/foodbanks

Area Specific Food Banks

M15 5BP Hulme

https://manchestersouthcentral.foodbank.org.uk/

M13 9PG Oxford Rd

https://manchestercentral.foodbank.org.uk/

M19 1DR Burnage Lane and M19 1PL Kingsway

https://burnage.foodbank.org.uk/

M13 0LN Longsight

http://ardwickandlongsightfoodbank.org.uk/

M4 6AG Ancoats

https://mustardtree.org.uk/get-help/food/

St Barnabas Church Chorlton M21 8DH

 http://chorltondidsbury.foodbank.org.uk/

Droylesden M43 7BR

 http://droylsdendistrict.foodbank.org.uk/

 M24 4EL

http://middletoncentral.foodbank.org.uk/

Useful Phone Numbers -

Local Offer: 0161 234 1946

Short Breaks: New referrals - 0161 234 5001, Existing - 0161 219 2125

Transport: 0161 219 6400 (office hours 7.30am-5pm Monday to Friday)

Early Help: North Hub- 0161 234 1973, Central Hub- 0161 234 1975, South Hub- 0161 234 1977

SENDIASS (Special Education and Disability Information, Advice Support Service

Manchester): 0161 209 8356

Manchester Children's Special Needs Nursing Service: 0161 230 1839 (also available during the holidays - leave a message and they will call you back).

Emergency Dental Helpline Number: 0333 332 3800

For Forms, Advice and Support -

Carers Manchester Contact Point: 0161 543 8000

Talbot House: 0161 203 4095

Lifted Carers Centre: 07385 568990 (Emma)/ 07384 784262 (Sue)

Himmat Support Centre Manchester: 0161 224 7250

Contact (charity) Helpline: 0808 808 3555

Cost of Living Support Manchester: 0800 023 2692 (benefit/debt/food/warm spaces advice and support)

Crisis Mental Health Helpline: If you feel you need mental health support, please contact Manchester’s 24/7 helpline (it is available to anyone of any age)- 0800 953 0285 (freephone).