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Mental Health/ Well Being

URGENT MENTAL HEALTH HELP/ADVICE:

 

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Find a local NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline:

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You can call for:

• 24-hour advice and support - for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for

• help to speak to a mental health professional

• an assessment to help decide on the best course of care

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Free listening services: 

These services offer confidential advice from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that's troubling you, no matter how difficult:

• Samaritans : Call 116 123 to talk or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours

• Shout Crisis Text Line : Text "SHOUT" to 85258 or text "YM" if you're under 19

• Childline : If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111. The number will not appear on your phone bill

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5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing:

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Every Mind Matters, Looking after your Mental Health:

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Keeping Well at Home

Maternity Services - St Mary's and Wythenshawe Hospital

Bereavement Help and Advice

• Bereavement Helpline: 0800 2600 400                         Please note this is for immediate bereavement support and is available to anyone who may need it.  

• NHS advice on grief after bereavement or loss:  

• Cruse helpline: 0808 808 1677. Opening hours are Monday-Friday 9.30-5pm with extended hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings open until 8pm

• Advice on how to support children/young people with bereavement: 

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• Greater Manchester Bereavement Service: 

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If you’d like more information, further support, or to talk to someone about what is right for you, call LGBT Foundation’s helpline on 0345 3 30 30 30 or email

Advice for Parents 

Public Transport Advice

For those who must use public transport, there are a few simple steps you can take to help keep everyone safe:

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• Wear a face covering.

• Keep a two-metre distance where possible on the platform, stop, station and on-board.

• Wash or sanitise your hands regularly and carry your own hand sanitiser.

• Use contactless payment methods or smart ticketing where possible and use exact change if cash is needed.

              COVID- 19 Guidance

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Emergency Contact Card

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Stroke Awareness

 

Stroke Helpline:

Call 0303 3033 100 or email helpline@stroke.org.uk.

Regular opening times:

• Monday, Thursday and Friday: 9am – 5pm

• Tuesday and Wednesday: 8am – 6pm

• Saturday: 10am – 1pm

• Sunday: Closed

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Supporter Care Helpline:

0300 3300 740

Diabetes Advice and Fact Sheet

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