Better Things (Formely Manchester MENCAP)

Unit 10 Antz Junction

Rake Lane

Swinton

M27 8LU

Tel:  0161 728 7616 or 07881 468569

Email:  wearebetterthings@gmail.com

www.wearebetterthings.wix.com/better-things

 

An independent charity who have been working with adults with learning disabilities and their families in Manchester for over forty years. Our projects work in communities promoting inclusion, health and wellbeing and offering learning and skills opportunities.

 

MIND in Salford

The Angel

1 St Philips Place

Salford

M3 6FA

Tel:  0161 212 4880

Email:  info@mindsalford.org.uk

www.mindinsalford.org.uk

 

At the Advocacy Hub, we provide both statutory and non-statutory advocacy.

We provide:-

 

• independent care act advocacy (ICAA) to eligible clients in Salford.

• independent mental health advocacy (IMHA) in Meadowbrook, Woodlands and Prestwich Hospitals and associated services.

• independent mental capacity advocacy (IMCA) in Salford.

• independent NHS complaints advocacy (ICA) in Salford.

 

We also provide non-statutory community advocacy for

• people with mental health issues,

• people with learning disabilities,

• people with autism spectrum conditions

• people with physical disabilities,

• people with sensory impairments,

• and people over 60

 

Our advocates can help you get your views across in any situation where you are finding it difficult to be heard.

Due to our funding, to access the Advocacy Hub in the community you must be a Salford resident

 

Salford Children's Rights Service

Barnardo's Salford Office
222, Eccles Old Road
Salford
Greater Manchester
M6 8AL

Email:  via the website contact form

Tel:   0161 707 0222

www.barnardos.org.uk

 

Salford Children’s Rights Service (SCRS) supports children and young people looked after by Salford City Council or those leaving care. We are not part of the Council or its Children’s Services department. We will:

• Help you to have a say about things that affect you

• Help find you an independent visitor - someone to spend time with who is there just for you

• Help you to try and make positive changes for young people in care

• Train you so that you could take part in the training and recruitment of professionals eg, social workers, etc

 

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