Community Groups

Homelessness

At this difficult time Councils have been required to alter the access to support and services for people who find themselves homeless.

https://www.gmpovertyaction.org/Homeless-Friendly

Meetups in Manchester

Getting together with real people in real life makes powerful things happen. Side hustles become careers, ideas become movements, and chance encounters become lifelong connections. Meetup brings people together to create thriving communities.

Website: www.meetup.com

Emmaus South Manchester

Our aim to provide a home and meaningful work to people experiencing homelessness.

Telephone: 0161 769 9555

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://emmaus.org.uk/get-help/

Driving after 70

If you’re over 70 and want to keep on driving, you’ll have to renew your driving licence.

Website:www.ageuk.org.uk

Greater Manchester Youth Network

Greater Manchester Youth Network is a youth organisation that provides opportunities for young people and supports youth organisations that work within Greater Manchester.

Facebook: gmyouthnetwork

Twitter: @gmyn

Telephone: 0161 274 3377

Website: www.gmyn.co.uk

Manchester Community Central

Manchester Community Central provides Manchester’s voluntary, community and social enterprise sector with an extensive range of resources, information and tools designed to meet current and future development needs.

Facebook: VCMOfficial

Twitter: @McrCommCentral

Telephone: 0333 321 3021

Website: www.manchestercommunitycentral.org

Tree of Life

Telephone: 0161 489 7018
Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.treeoflifecentre.org.uk/new-index

Woodhouse Park Family Centre 

Telephone: 0161 498 0292
Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://whpfamilycentre.co.uk/

Social Care and Support

You might need social care after a fall or accident, while recovering from an operation, due to illness, disability, or a major change in your life where you need some extra help and support.

If you, or someone who is aged 18 or over and lives in the area covered by Manchester City Council, needs care and support, you can contact us for advice, information and an assessment of your needs.

Telephone: 0161 234 5001

Email: [email protected]

Online, through: Sign-Video

Website: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/get_help_support_or_social_care

Advice on Prescription

Citizens Advice Manchester (CAM) are working with Manchester GP practices to offer a ‘Advice on Prescription‘ service. Many of the issues you face can’t be fixed by a GP but speaking to a trained adviser about your concerns may help you to feel healthier and happier.

CAM can help with issues around welfare benefits, rent and money, housing, employment, energy and much more. You can self-refer at the website below.

Telephone: 0808 278 7800

Website: https://www.citizensadvicemanchester.org.uk/ccg-self-referral