Showing: Support groups
Show another type of serviceRecords marked ‘Local Offer’ have a specific service for children or young adults with a special educational need or disability. Those without a Local Offer may still be accessible to you or your child.
Stay on this page to view all records, or see Local Offer services only.
#Andysmanclub
Local OfferSupport group for Men
We are talking groups for men because…
You’ve either been through a storm, currently going through a storm or have a storm brewing in your life.
Age
From 18 years old
Oasis Academy, OL8 4JZ
Updated: 30/07/2020
Find out more
about #AndysmanclubAction for sick children
Local OfferChildren and young people’s health services
Age
From 0 to 16 years old
0161 486 6788
Updated:17/03/2020
Find out more
about Action for sick childrenADDISS - The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service
Local OfferSupport and advice service
Providing people-friendly information about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Age
Any age
020 8952 2800
Updated: 17/03/2020
Find out more
about ADDISS - The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support ServiceAdult Social Care
Local OfferSupport and advice council service
Help for people who need practical support due to illness, disability, old age or a low income.
Age
From 18 years old
0161 770 7777
Updated: 17/09/2019
Find out more
about Adult Social CareAmbitious about Autism - Parents and carers
Local OfferAutism support and advice for Parents and carers
Age
From 16 to 25 years old
020 8815 5444
Updated: 19/03/2020
Find out more
about Ambitious about Autism - Parents and carersAutistic Society Greater Manchester Area (ASGMA)
Local OfferASGMA offer a number of events and activities throughout the year for 10 - 18+ years old
Age
From 10 years old
0161 866 8483
Due to Covid-19 please contact us to check if our activity is running.
Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.
Updated: 03/07/2020
Find out more
about Autistic Society Greater Manchester Area (ASGMA)Barnardo's - Believe in children
Local OfferSupport group
Age
From 0 to 25 years old
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/contact-us - A list of national and regional offices with numbers and addresses.
Updated: 20/03/2020
Find out more
about Barnardo's - Believe in childrenBarrier Breakers (Commissioned Short Break)
Local OfferSocial group for disabled people
Young people can have fun with friends and work on issues that affect children and young people with additional needs.
Age
From 11 to 25 years old
The Civic Centre, OL1 1 UT
0161 770 3120
Due to Covid-19 please contact us to check if our activity is running.
Updated: 03/07/2020
Find out more
about Barrier Breakers (Commissioned Short Break) Bounce Forward Raise Resilience for Parents in Oldham
Local OfferResilience to support positive change
Learn how to build skills to help your children be more resilient during this uncertain time
Updated: 06/08/2020
Find out more
about Bounce Forward Raise Resilience for Parents in OldhamBreathe Easy Oldham
Local OfferSupport and advice group for people with breathing difficulties
Regular speakers and social activities, for people with respiratory/lung problems. Meets first Tuesday of every month, 1pm to 3.pm.
Age
From 21 years old
Hadfield Street, OL8 3BP
0300 303 0253
Updated:11/09/2019
Find out more
about Breathe Easy OldhamCarers for Positive Change
Local OfferSupport group for carers of people with a learning disability
If you care for someone with a learning disability, whether you're a family member or a professional, we can help.
Age
Any age
The Link Centre, Union Street, OL1 1DZ
0161 770 4187
Updated: 24/09/2019
Find out more
about Carers for Positive ChangeCarers Support Group
Local OfferSupport group for carers feeling stress or depression
Learn how to deal with negative thinking, stay positive and to think things through with like-minded people.
Age
Any age
The Link Centre, Union Street, OL1 1DZ
0161 770 4786
Updated: 12/09/2019
Find out more
about Carers Support GroupCerebra
Local OfferChildren with a brain condition: Support and Advice service
Charity for children with neurological conditions and brain injuries offering direct, ongoing support and funding vital research.
Age
From 0 to 16 years old
0800 328 1159 (freephone)
Updated: 13/09/2019
Find out more
about CerebraCommunity Mental Health Team: East
Local OfferSupport and advice service
Support for people with severe mental health problems and consideration for carers’ needs; risk assessment and management.
Age
Any age (up to 65 years old)
Hamilton Street, OL4 1DB
0161 770 4151
Find out more
about Community Mental Health Team: EastCommunity Mental Health Team: West
Local OfferSupport and advice service
Support for people with severe mental health problems and consideration for carers’ needs; risk assessment and management.
Age
Any age (up to 65 years old)
Hamilton Street, OL4 1DB
0161 770 4151
Find out more
about Community Mental Health Team: WestContact for families with disabled children
Local OfferDisabled children: support and advice service
Charity that supports families with disabled children.
Age
From 0 to 25 years old
0808 808 3555 (free helpline)
Updated: 11/09/2019
Find out more
about Contact for families with disabled childrenCrossroads Care in Greater Manchester
Local OfferSupport and advice for carers
Supporting anyone who cares for someone with a physical or sensory disability, learning difficulty, or chronic illness.
Age
Any age
Dale Street, OL16 3NJ
0170 652 5361
Find out more
about Crossroads Care in Greater ManchesterDay Care Support Group
Local OfferSupport group for carers
Have your say, share ideas with other carers, and take part in question and answer sessions.
Age
From 18 years
Various venues
0161 770 3873
Updated: 07/11/2019
Find out more
about Day Care Support GroupDisability Rights UK
Local OfferInformation and advice
Age
Any age
East Bay Lane, E20 3BS
0330 995 0400
Update: 13/06/2019
Find out more
about Disability Rights UKDisabled Living
Local OfferInformation and Advice
Age
Any age
Priestley Rd, M28 2LY
0161 607 8200
Updated: 06/11/2019
Find out more
about Disabled LivingDown's Syndrome Family Support Group (DSWestPennine)
Local OfferSupport group for carers
The group offers families with a child with Down's Syndrome the chance to meet, get mutual help and support and to share information.
Age
Any age
Foxdenton Lane, OL9 9QR
Due to Covid-19 please contact us to check if our activity is running.
Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.
Updated: 06/11/2019
Find out more
about Down's Syndrome Family Support Group (DSWestPennine)Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)
Local OfferSupport, Information and Advice
Age
From 16 years old
0808 800 0082 (Freephone)
0808 800 0084 (Text phone)
Updated: 06/11/2019
Find out more
about Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)Healthwatch Oldham
Local OfferIndependent champion for people who use health and social care services
Age
From 18 years old
0161 622 5700
Updated: 19/07/2019
Find out more
about Healthwatch OldhamI CAN
Local OfferYoung people's education and care, support and assessment
Working with the people who educate, care for, support and advise 0 - 19 year olds and their and families.
Age
From 4 to 19 years old
020 7843 2544
Updated: 18/11/2019
Find out more
about I CANIndependent Living Brokerage Partnership (ILBP Ltd)
Local OfferSupport Group
Brokerage Firm · In-Home Service - Direct Payments Team - Payroll - Pensions - Support
Age
Any age
Various
01706 249 595
Updated: 07/06/2019
Find out more
about Independent Living Brokerage Partnership (ILBP Ltd)K.O.G.S. (Keeping Our Girls Safe)
Local Offer
07491 068 364
Updated: 07/05/2019
Find out more
about K.O.G.S. (Keeping Our Girls Safe)Lymphoedema & Lipoedema Support Group (Dr Kershaw's)
Local OfferSupport group
Age
Over 18s
Turf Lane, OL2 6EU
0161 624 2727
Updated: 29/08/2019
Find out more
about Lymphoedema & Lipoedema Support Group (Dr Kershaw's)M.E. Support Group
Local OfferSupport and advice group for people with ME
The nearest support group to Oldham. Aims to improve the quality of life for all ME sufferers, their families and carers.
Age
Any age
Stockport, SK4 5BP
Helpline - 0845 519 4116
Stockport group 0161 426 5481
Updated: 23/08/2019
Find out more
about M.E. Support GroupMencap
Local OfferSupport, advice and professional care at home
Home care support
Age
Any age
Golden Lane, EC1Y 0RT
0300 003 7007
Updated: 22/11/2019
Find out more
about MencapMy Adult - Still My Child
Local OfferInformation and advice
Age
From 16 years old
0808 8088 100 (free helpline)
Updated: 29/11/2019
Find out more
about My Adult - Still My ChildNational Autistic Society
Local OfferSupport and advice
Age
All ages
0808 800 1050
Updated: 13/09/2019
Find out more
about National Autistic SocietyNational Deaf Children's Society (NDCS)
Local OfferSupport and advice service for childhood deafness and hearing loss
Free information on childhood hearing loss including: education, audiology, benefits, technology, communication, parenting.
Age
From 0 to 25 years old
0808 800 8880 or 020 7014 5919
Updated: 29/11/2019
Find out more
about National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS)Oldham Carers Services
Local OfferSupport and advice for carers
A range of services, support, information and advice for carers.
Age
Any age
The Link Centre, Union Street, OL1 1DZ
0161 770 7777 option 4
Updated: 12/09/2019
Find out more
about Oldham Carers ServicesOldham Diabetes Voluntary Support Group
Local OfferSupport and advice group
A group run by people who have diabetes, providing help, advice and support to fellow sufferers, their families, friends and carers.
Age
18 years upwards
13 Primrose Bank, OL8 1HQ
0161 300 4488
Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.
Updated: 07/07/2020
Find out more
about Oldham Diabetes Voluntary Support GroupOldham Parent Carer Forum (POINT)
Local OfferParent/carer forum
Age
From 0 to 25 years old
0161 503 1555
Updated: 23/04/2019
Find out more
about Oldham Parent Carer Forum (POINT)Oldham Parent Carer Forum (POINT) - Dads supporting SEND
Local OfferSupport and advice group
Age
To support families with children and young people 0 to 25 years old
0161 503 1555
Updated: 12/11/2019
Find out more
about Oldham Parent Carer Forum (POINT) - Dads supporting SEND Oldham Parent Carer Forum (POINT) - Tea and Toast
Local OfferSupport and advice group
Age
To support families with children and young people 0 to 25 years old
0161 503 1555
Updated: 13/02/2019
Find out more
about Oldham Parent Carer Forum (POINT) - Tea and Toast Oldham SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
Local OfferInformation and Advice Support Service
High quality information, advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people with a special educational need or disability.
Age
From 0 to 25 years old
Middleton Road, OL9 9LB
0161 503 1540
Updated: 05/12/2019
Find out more
about Oldham SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)Oldham Stoma Support Group
Local OfferSupport group for people with Ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy
Support for anyone with a colostomy, urostomy or ileostomy. Information and updates on new products and changes in the NHS.
Age
Any age
The Link Centre, Union Street, OL1 1DZ
0779 995 9242
Updated: 25/09/2019
Find out more
about Oldham Stoma Support GroupOldham Support Group for Carers of Children and Adults with Autism (OSCA)
Local OfferSupport and advice for parents and carers
A local support group for the families of people with autism and related conditions.
Age
Any age
Connaught Street, Oldham
07365 772 711
Updated: 10/12/2019
Find out more
about Oldham Support Group for Carers of Children and Adults with Autism (OSCA)Once upon a smile children's bereavement support group
Local OfferChildren's Bereavement Charity
Children's Bereavement Charity
Age
up to 18 years old
Sidley House, M16 9HQ
0161 711 0339
Updated: 09/08/2019
Find out more
about Once upon a smile children's bereavement support groupOut There – Supporting Families of Prisoners
Local OfferInformation, Advice and Support
Age
All ages
0161 232 8986
Updated: 24/01/2020
Find out more
about Out There – Supporting Families of PrisonersParkinson's UK Oldham Branch
Local OfferSupport and advice group
We advise to Parkinson’s sufferers, their carers and family. We help people live an independent life and can help fund respite care.
Age
Any age
The Link Centre, Union Street, OL1 1DZ
0161 682 3010 or 07913 559 432
Updated: 26/09/2019
Find out more
about Parkinson's UK Oldham BranchPositive Steps - Oldham Young Carers
Local OfferShort breaks for carers/people they care for
Young Carers work holistically alongside other family services, providing you and your family with different levels of support.
Age
From 8 to 18 years old
Union Street, OL1 1DJ
0161 621 9400
Updated: 29/07/2020
Find out more
about Positive Steps - Oldham Young CarersRehab Jigsaw Limited
Local OfferSpecialist Support
Age
From 0 to 25 years old
03333 440783
Updated: 17/12/2019
Find out more
about Rehab Jigsaw LimitedRespect for all - Counselling
Local OfferFor Autistic People, People with Learning Disabilities, and Their Families and Carers
We believe that each person is unique and has potential. We show our respect through taking the time and effort to communicate with clients at a pace and in a way that is both helpful and empowering.
0161 532 4075
Updated: 03/07/2020
Find out more
about Respect for all - CounsellingRoyal Society for Blind Children (RSBC)
Local OfferSupport and advice service
Support to any child who has a visual difficulty. We can help apply for benefits, equipment and holidays.
Age
From 0 to 25 years old
020 3198 0225
Updated: 17/12/2019
Find out more
about Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC)Scope
Local OfferSupport, Information and Advice
Age
All ages
0808 800 3333
Updated: 13/06/2019
Find out more
about ScopeSEND Workshops & Training Service
Local OfferSupport for Carers
Age
Parents and carers of children and young people from 0 to 25 years old
Middleton Road, OL9 9LB
0161 503 1551
Updated: 03/07/2020
Find out more
about SEND Workshops & Training ServiceSense Children's Specialist Services
Local OfferSupport and advice for people affected by deafblindness
Supporting and campaigning for deafblind people. Tailored support, advice and information as well as specialist services.
Age
From 0 to 20 years old
Wakefield, Yorkshire
0300 330 9256
Updated: 23/12/2019
Find out more
about Sense Children's Specialist ServicesShelter
Local OfferHousing support and advice
Immediate and practical assistance with housing issues, debt, and welfare benefits.
Age
From 16 years old
Samuel Ogden Street, M1 7AX
0344 515 1640
Updated: 15/04/2020
Find out more
about ShelterThe Proud Trust
Local OfferSupport Group
The Proud Trust is the home of LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans + other identities such as asexual. intersex.
0161 660 3347
Updated: 29/07/2020
Find out more
about The Proud TrustThe VICTA Parent Network
Local OfferOnline support for people with a visual impairment
Through Scarlett's Eyes is an online support and information sharing network.
Age
From 0 to 29 years old
01908 240 831
Updated: 06/04/2020
Find out more
about The VICTA Parent NetworkTOG MIND (Tameside, Oldham & Glossop)
Local OfferMental health support and advice service
An innovative and dynamic organisation promoting wellbeing, and the improvement of mental health services.
Age
From 8 years old
Union Street, OL1 1DJ
0161 330 9223
Updated: 06/04/2020
Find out more
about TOG MIND (Tameside, Oldham & Glossop) Together Trust Mediation & Disagreement Resolution (DRS) Services
Local OfferMediation and disagreement resolution
Age
From birth to 25 years old
0161 283 4848
Updated: 08/07/2020
Find out more
about Together Trust Mediation & Disagreement Resolution (DRS) Services VI Talk
Local OfferSupport and advice for blind and partially sighted people
Supporting blind and partially sighted people, their families and friends, and those who works in the field of visual impairment.
Age
From 13 years upwards
07512 772 770
Updated: 07/07/2020
Find out more
about VI TalkWitherslack Group
Local OfferSpecialist education and care
We provide inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life changing experiences and countless stories of success.
Updated: 31/07/2020
Find out more
about Witherslack GroupWraparound
Local OfferSupport Service
Wraparound offers a whole system, whole family support agency all about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Needs.
Age
From 0 to 25 years old
Various
0161 956 2081
Updated: 03/04/2020
Find out more
about Wraparound