Links to Useful Websites

North Manchester Advertiser.
Useful site for up to date local news, sport, jobs property etc.
http://www.nemadvertiser.co.uk

Manchester City Council Website.
Useful contact details Did you know…… Manchester City Council offer a range of services that we as residents can use. A full A-Z list of services can be found at A-Z of Council services to find the telephone number for a specific service. The Town Hall switchboard number is 0161 234 5000 (Opening times: Monday to Friday 8.45am - 5.00pm)
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/index.php

Alcoholics Anonymous - 0345 697555.
Phone Lines open: 24 hours a day 5 Newton Street Manchester Lancashire M1 1HL The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership: we are self- supporting through our own contributions. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/meetings/wt

Alzheimers Society.
Alzheimers Society 0845 300 0336 Alzheimer's Society Phoenix Mill 5-6 Piercy Street Ancoats Manchester 0161 203 6434 Email: info@alzheimers.org.uk Web: www.alzheimers.org.uk Provides information and education support for people with dementia and their carers and quality day and home care. All information and advice sheets are freely available from the website.
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/index.php

Asthma UK Advice Line.
Asthma UK Advice line Call the Asthma UK Advice line on 08457 01 02 03, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The Asthma UK Advice line team of asthma nurse specialists will give you independent, confidential advice about asthma. You can contact them by telephone and online.
http://www.asthma.org.uk/

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER SUPPORT.
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER 0161 835 2995 Manchester Central, Office The Princess Royal Trust, Manchester. Meetings held every Friday from 12 Noon until 2pm. Email: rogertwiss@enterprise.net;
http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/a81.html

THE BEREAVEMENT FORUM.
0161 371 8860 The Grief Centre - Manchester Area Bereavement Forum Address: 362 Manchester Road Droylsden Tameside M43 6QX Telephone: 0161 371 8860 Email: grief@mabf.org.uk A network of individuals, groups and organisations who, through the experience of ideas, resources and energy are dedicated to helping the bereaved and the dying.
http://www.mabf.org.uk/

Cancer Aid & Listening Line (CALL).
CALL – Cancer Aid & Listening Line 0845 123 23 29 Local charity providing emotional support and home-based practical help to people living with cancer, their carers and families. All services are delivered by trained volunteers who are managed by a team of professional staff based in offices throughout Greater Manchester. Services include practical help such as shopping, dog walking etc. All services are provided free of charge.
http://www.canceraid.co.uk/

Carers Forum - Manchester.
Carers Forum - Manchester 0161 629 9859 Manchester Carers Forum, Unit 6 Cariocca East Manchester Business Park 2 Sawley Road, Miles Platting, Manchester M40 8BB Email: info@manchestercarersforum.org.uk; Exists to provides support as well as a collective voice for Carers in the City of Manchester.
http://www.manchestercarersforum.org.uk/

Child Benefit Enquiry Line.
Child Benefit Enquiry Line 0845-3021-444 PO Box 1 Washington Newcastle Upon Tyne Email: Child.Benefit@ir.gsi.gov.uk Telephone interpreeting service available on request The Child Benefit Office is the administering body for claims to, and payment of, Child Benefit, Child Benefit Lone Parent and Guardians Allowance. Enquiries can be directed to the Child Benefit Enquiry Line on 0845-3021-444, or by text phone 0845-3021-474 (phone lines open 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week).
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefit/index.htm

Child Death Helpline.
Child Death Helpline FREEPHONE 0800 282 986 Is a helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, from prebirth to adult, under any circumstances, however recently or long ago. The helpline is open every day throughout the year. Every evening 19.00 - 22.00 Monday to Friday 10.00 - 13.00 Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons 13.00 to 16.00 Your call will be answered by a bereaved parent.
http://nephra.citruslounge.co.uk/link_edit.aspx

CHILDLINE.
CHILDLINE 0800 1111 (24 hours) Freepost NATN1111 London N1 6BR Email: info@childline.org.uk CHILDLINE is the UK's free Helpline for children and young people. Providing a confidential telephone counselling service for any child with any problem, 24 hours a day every day. It comforts, advises and protects. Where a child is in danger, CHILDLINE works with other agencies to ensure the child's protection. CHILDLINE also brings to attention of the public other issues affecting children.
http://www.childline.org.uk/

Child Protection Helpline.
Child Protection Helpline 0808 800 5000 Phone Lines open: 24 hours a day Email: help@nspcc.org.uk Counselling, information and advice to anyone concerned about children at risk of abuse. If appropriate, we will make direct contact with social services, police or a local N.S.P.C.C. team. You can contact us: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week You can be referred by: Self Other Tel Numbers: 0800 0967719 Asian Child Protection Helpline.
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/

CITIZEN'S ADVICE BUREAU: Harpurhey.
CITIZEN'S ADVICE BUREAU: Harpuhey CAB Unit A Harpurhey District Centre M9 1DH As well as dropping into our Bureaux we also offer Email, and Online Advice for the people of Manchester The Citizens Advice service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.
http://www.manchestercab.org/bureaux.htm

Hearing Voices Network.
Hearing Voices Network - Manchester 0845 122 8641 Hearing Voices Network 79 Lever Street. Manchester M1 1FL Email: info@hearing-voices.org HEARING VOICES CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE 0845 122 8642 calls cost up to 4p a minute from BT landlines and are variable from other networks and mobiles If you require immediate emotional support please contact; The Samaritans on 08457 909090 or Saneline on 08457 678000
http://www.hearing-voices.org/

IBS & IBD Helpline.
IBS & IBD Helpline 01543 492192 For help with problems related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Operated by MAS (Medical Advisory Service) nurses. You can contact us: Monday to Friday 6 pm - 8 pm Saturday 10 am - 12 pm
http://www.medicaladvisoryservice.org.uk/html/the_

Infertility Network UK.
Infertility Network UK 08701 188 088 Charter House 43 St Leonards Road Bexhill on Sea East Sussex TN40 1JA Email: admin@infertilitynetworkuk.com. We are able to offer support at every stage of your journey, from finding out you may need assistance to conceive, to waiting, progressing through treatment and moving on. If you’re moving on to adoption, or if you’re moving towards living involuntarily childless, you can access the support and resources of a charity who knows what that means.
http://www.infertilitynetworkuk.com/

Lesbian & Gay Foundation Helpline.
Lesbian & Gay Foundation Helpline 0161 235 8000 Unity House 15 Pritchard Street Manchester M1 7DA LGF Fax: 0161 235 8036 Email: info@lgfoundation.org.uk Helpline offers support and information to members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities, their families and friends. Can also refer through other LGF support services.
http://www.lgf.org.uk/

Meningitis Helpline.
Meningitis Helpline 0808 8003344 Operates an overnight and weekend cover service to facilitate a 24 hour Helpline Operated by MAS (Medical Advisory Service) nurses. You can contact us at: 24 hours a day, every day
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/

Men’s Health Helpline.
Men’s Health Helpline Tel: 020 8995 4448 Enquiries related to male health: genetic disorders; prostate problems; genito-uninary; cancers; cardiac; STD; male menopause; sports injuries; impotence; etc.... The helpline is open from: 7pm-9pm - Monday You may also phone the “prostate cancer” helpline. Outside these hours if you have an urgent medical enquiry please contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647, your family doctor or local pharmacist.
http://www.medicaladvisoryservice.org.uk

Narcotics Anonymous.
Narcotics Anonymous 020 7730 0009 Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who meet regularly in order to help one another stay clean. There are no dues or fees; the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Please see the ‘Where to Find NA Meetings’ on the Website for lists of local meetings. This info is also available by calling the Helpline. Crèche available for meetings. Email: info@powerless.demon.co.uk
http://www.ukna.org/

MIND
Mind in Manchester The Progress Centre Charlton Place Ardwick Green Manchester M12 6SF T: 0161 272 8204 Information line: 0161 272 8205 Fax: 0161 272 8199 email: info@mind-in-manchester.org.uk web: www.mind-in-manchester.org.uk MIND is the leading mental health charity, providing a national information and legal service as well as over 200 local groups. MIND works for a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress in England and Wales.
http://www.mind-in-manchester.org.uk/

NHS Direct.
NHS Direct is a nurse-led Helpline providing confidential healthcare advice and information on: What to do if you are feeling ill: Health concerns for you and your family: Local health services: Self-help and support organisations: You can contact us: 24 hours a day You can be referred by: Self Calls are charged at local rates
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/

Parentline Plus.
Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222 520 Highgate Studios Fax: 0207 2845501 53 - 79 Highgate Road London NW5 1TL Email: centraloffice@parentlineplus.org.uk We recognise and value the different types of families that exist and offer servicesto help support to them. We believe that it is normal for all parents to have difficulties from time to time. There are parenting courses and workshops, information leaflets, helpful websites, and telephone support.
http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk/

Pre-menstrual Society
Pre-menstrual Society 01932 872 560 PREMSOC PO Box 429 Addlestone Surrey KT15 1DZ Support and information for those with pre-menstrual syndrome. Education courses for professionals. Support for research when possible. Routine enquiries by letter with S.A.E. please. You can contact us: Office hours and answerphone at other times. You can be referred by: Professional by phone. Self-referral by letter only.
http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/26739112/

SAMARITANS.
Samaritans 01942 49 2222 73 Dicconson Street Wigan Lancashire WN1 2AT Email: jo@samaritans.org Web: www.samaritans.org.uk Fax: 01942 495 469 24-hour telephone service for people who feel desperate, lonely or suicidal. You can contact us: 24 hours, 7 days a week You can be referred by: Self
http://www.samaritans.org/

Saneline.
Saneline 0845 767 8000 Phone Lines open: every day 6pm - 11pm 1st Floor Cityside House 40 Aldar Street London E1 1EE SANELINE is a national telephone Helpline providing information and support to people with mental health problems, their families, carers and health professionals.
http://www.sane.org.uk/

Sexual Health & National AIDS Help Line.
Sexual Health & National AIDS Help Line 0800 567 123 Phone Lines open: 24 hours, 7 days a week Freepost NWW 2503A Liverpool L1 3ZY A 24 hour Helpline offering confidential advice, information and referral on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV / AIDS to anyone.
http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/26738838/

Talk to Frank - Worried about drugs?
Talk to Frank 0800 77 66 00 PO Box 4000 Glasgow G3 8XX Email: frank@talktofrank.com Worried about drugs? Get in touch with local and national services that can provide counselling and treatment Worried about a friend? Call any time for a free and confidential service.
http://www.talktofrank.com

Thyroid Foundation.
Thyroid Foundation 01423 709707 PO Box 97, Clifford Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS23 6XD A patient-led charitable organisation dedicated to helping those with thyroid disorders: To provide support for those with thyroid disorders and for their families; To provide information to those with thyroid disorders and to the medical profession; To establish regional support groups; To raise funds for research.
http://www.btf-thyroid.org/

Women & Mental Health Information Line.
Women & Mental Health Info Line 0845 3000 911 C/o Threshold 14 St Georges Place Brighton BN1 4GB Email: thrwomen@gxn.co.uk Fax: 01273 626 444 National women and mental health information line, run by women for women to promote women's positive mental health. You can contact us: Mon & Wed 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 4.30 pm Tues & Thurs 2 pm - 4.30 pm Provides a range of fact sheets and information, details of services throughout the UK, self-help and support group contacts.
http://www.bht.org.uk/index.php?dir=services/menta

WOMEN'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE.
WOMEN'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE - 0161 839 8574 Address: PO Box 156 Newton Street Manchester M60 1DB. If you live or work in Manchester and are experiencing domestic violence, or know and care about someone who is experiencing domestic violence, then this website provides useful information and advice, that will enable you, or them, to seek support to end the fear and suffering. If you are experiencing domestic violence now and are in danger then please contact the police on 999.
http://www.endthefear.co.uk/home/index.html

Housing Support Services
Housing Support Services provide a range of floating support services to residents of the city of Manchester who may be in need of some help or support to enable them to remain living independently in the community. We can help with things like getting repairs done, home safety, help with getting utilities sorted out or debts, sorting furniture out and accessing education/employment or activities in your area or across the city, or accessing other specialist services. If you think that y
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