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Age Concern Manchester
Advice and casework on the whole range of social welfare issues including welfare benefits, debt, consumer problems and housing issues. Telephone advice line from 9am-4pm Monday to Friday, home visits available and outreach sessions ran weekly in Wythenshawe. We are a member of the national federation of Age Concerns and hold their 'Quality Counts' benchmark.
Albert Kennedy Trust
We help young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered find somewhere safe to live and to establish independent lives.
We offer housing advice and support, and we also run a mentoring scheme. We have a limited number of supported lodging placement.CAB Tameside
Advice and casework on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, housing matters. Advice on consumer problems, employment rights, health, family issues and basic immigration issues. Initial advice on all other rights issues.
Cheetham Hill Advice Centre
Advice and casework on a range of issues including welfare benefits and asylum support, debt, consumer, housing, immigration and nationality, employment, family problems, domestic violence, access to education and health services, local information and other legal matters. Initial advice for other rights issues. Can refer cases onto other agencies if necessary.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Abbey Hey Clinic
At this clinic, you may book an appointment to see an advisor from the Citizens Advice Bureau. Please call the number given or ask at the Abbey Hey Clinic reception.
Our advisor can give you free, confidential, professional advice and information on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, employment rights, family issues, housing matters, consumer problems, health, community care and basic immigration issues.
We have access to comprehensive advice facilities offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau Manchester and can direct you to the specialist advice agency that you need.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Ben Brierley
Advice and casework on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, employment rights, family issues and housing matters. Advice on consumer problems, employment rights, health, community care, family issues and basic immigration issues. Initial advice on all other rights issues.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Beswick Library
We offer free, confidential and professional advice/information covering Welfare Benefits (this includes tribunal representation), Debt, Housing matters, Employment matters.
We have access to the comprehensive advice facilities offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau Manchester and are able to direct clients to the relevant advice agencies they need. We cover the North Manchester area and work to Citizens Advice Bureau quality standards.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Brooklands Sure Start
We give help and advice on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, housing matters, consumer problems and employment rights. We can also offer initial advice on other rights issues and advise you on who you should contact for specialist help.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Burnage Sure Start
We give help and advice on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, housing matters, consumer problems and employment rights. We can also offer initial advice on other rights issues and advise you on who you should contact for specialist help.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Charlestown Sure Start Centre
We offer free, confidential and professional advice/information covering Welfare Benefits, Debt, Housing and Employment issues.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Chorlton Park Sure Start Centre
We offer free, confidential, professional advice and information on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, employment rights, family issues and housing matters, consumer problems, health, community care and basic immigration issues.
We have access to comprehensive advice facilities offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau Manchester and are able to direct clients to the relevant advice agencies they need. We work to Citizens Advice Bureau quality standards.
Community Legal Advice Centre - City Centre
Advice and casework on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, employment rights, family issues and housing matters. Advice on consumer problems, employment rights, health, community care, family issues and basic immigration issues. Initial advice on all other rights issues.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Fallowfield Sure Start Centre
We offer free, confidential, professional advice and information on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, employment rights, family issues and housing matters, consumer problems, health, community care and basic immigration issues.
We have access to comprehensive advice facilities offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau Manchester and are able to direct clients to the relevant advice agencies they need. We work to Citizens Advice Bureau quality standards.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Glaisyers
Advice and casework on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, employment rights, family issues and housing matters. Advice on consumer problems, employment rights, health, community care, family issues and basic immigration issues. Initial advice on all other rights issues.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Gorton South Sure Start Centre
We offer free, confidential, professional advice and information on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, employment rights, family issues and housing matters, consumer problems, health, community care and basic immigration issues.
We have access to comprehensive advice facilities offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau Manchester and are able to direct clients to the relevant advice agencies they need. We work to Citizens Advice Bureau quality standards.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Higher Blackley Sure Start
Advice and casework on a range of issues including welfare benefits and asylum support, debt, consumer, housing, immigration and nationality, employment, family problems, domestic violence, access to education and health services, local information and other legal matters. Initial advice for other rights issues. We can refer you to specialist agencies if necessary.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Levenshulme Health Centre
If you are registered with the Levenshulme Health Centre, Westpoint Surgery or Ashcroft Surgery, you may book an appointment to see an advisor from the Citizens Advice Bureau. Please call the number given or ask at the Health Centre reception.
Our advisor can give you free, confidential, professional advice and information on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, employment rights, family issues, housing matters, consumer problems, health, community care and basic immigration issues.
We have access to comprehensive advice facilities offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau Manchester and can direct you to the specialist advice agency that you need.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Longsight
Advice and casework on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, housing matters. Advice on consumer problems, employment rights, health, family issues and basic immigration issues. Initial advice on all other rights issues.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Longsight Health Centre
If you are registered with the Longsight Health Centre, Surrey Lodge Practice, Shiv Lodge Practice, Ailsa Craig Practice or Dr Naqui at Parkside Surgery, you may book an appointment to see an advisor from the Citizens Advice Bureau. Please call the number given or ask at the Longsight Health Centre reception.
Our advisor can give you free, confidential, professional advice and information on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, employment rights, family issues, housing matters, consumer problems, health, community care and basic immigration issues.
We have access to comprehensive advice facilities offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau Manchester and can direct you to the specialist advice agency that you need.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Manchester College Moston Campus
We offer free, confidential and professional advice/information covering Welfare Benefits (this includes tribunal representation), Debt, Housing matters, Employment matters.
We have access to the comprehensive advice facilities offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau Manchester and are able to direct clients to the relevant advice agencies they need. We cover the North Manchester area and work to Citizens Advice Bureau quality standards.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Miles Platting Sure Start Centre
We offer free, confidential and professional advice/information covering Welfare Benefits (this includes tribunal representation), Debt, Housing matters, Employment matters.
We have access to the comprehensive advice facilities offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau Manchester and are able to direct clients to the relevant advice agencies they need. We cover the North Manchester area and work to Citizens Advice Bureau quality standards.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Moss Side
Advice and casework on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, housing matters, consumer problems and employment rights. Initial advice on all other rights issues.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Newton Heath Youth & Community Centre
We offer free, confidential and professional advice/information covering Welfare Benefits (this includes tribunal representation), Debt, Housing matters, Employment matters.
We have access to the comprehensive advice facilities offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau Manchester and are able to direct clients to the relevant advice agencies they need. We cover the North Manchester area and work to Citizens Advice Bureau quality standards.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Northenden Children's Centre
We give help and advice on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, housing matters, consumer problems and employment rights. We can also offer initial advice on other rights issues and advise you on who you should contact for specialist help.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Rusholme Health Centre
If you are registered with the Rushholme Health Centre, you may book an appointment to see an advisor from the Citizens Advice Bureau. Please call the number given or ask at the Health Centre reception.
Our advisor can give you free, confidential, professional advice and information on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, employment rights, family issues, housing matters, consumer problems, health, community care and basic immigration issues.
We have access to comprehensive advice facilities offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau Manchester and can direct you to the specialist advice agency that you need.
Community Legal Advice Centre - The Vallance Centre
If you are registered with the Vallance Centre you may book an appointment to see an advisor from the Citizens Advice Bureau. Please call the number given or ask at the Health Centre reception.
Our advisor can give you free, confidential, professional advice and information on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, employment rights, family issues, housing matters, consumer problems, health, community care and basic immigration issues.
We have access to comprehensive advice facilities offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau Manchester and can direct you to the specialist advice agency that you need.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Whalley Range Sure Start Centre
We offer free, confidential, professional advice and information on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, employment rights, family issues, housing matters, consumer problems, health, community care and basic immigration issues.
We have access to comprehensive advice facilities offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau Manchester and are able to direct clients to the relevant advice agencies they need. We work to Citizens Advice Bureau quality standards.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Withington
Advice and casework on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, housing matters, consumer problems, basic immigration advice, health, family issues and employment issues.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Woodhouse Park Children's Centre
We give help and advice on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, housing matters, consumer problems and employment rights. We can also offer initial advice on other rights issues and advise you on who you should contact for specialist help.
Community Legal Advice Centre - Wythenshawe
Advice and casework on welfare benefits, debt and money problems, employment rights, family issues and housing matters. Advice on consumer problems, employment rights, health, community care, family issues and basic immigration issues. Initial advice on all other rights issues.
George House Trust
George House Trust provides advice, information and advocacy services to people living with or affected by HIV in the North West of England. You can either contact us yourself or another agency can contact us on your behalf (with your permission). Initially you can contact us by phone and we will arrange a face to face appointment with a Services Advisor or Health Trainer. Our services include:
- Advice, Information and Support - support on any issues relating to living with HIV
- Financial support - if you are living in financial hardship or destitution
- Group spaces - meet other people living with HIV
- Counselling - person centered counselling
- Volunteer Mentoring Support - if you need support to achieve a personal goal
- Information updates - on topics related to HIV
- Course and weekends for people living with HIV
- Condoms - collected from our office or by post
- Welfare Rights Advice
- Health Trainer - support on HIV related health issues
Gingerbread
Freephone advice and information via a telephone helpline. Free membership services to lone parents including publications and events. Employment initiatives for lone parents. Policy & research & campaigning for lone parents. We hold the CLS Quality Mark for General Help.
Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit
We provide legal immigration advice and representation to people in Manchester and the surrounding areas. We have a Legal Services Commission Specialist Quality Mark and provide 'legal aid' to people who are eligible. We also have a number of projects that support people who are especially vulnerable including women who are seeking asylum and have been subject to violence, separated children, and people who are destitute.
Gtr Manchester Pay & Employment Rights Advice Service
We give information, advice and support on employment rights, by telephone only, to anyone living and/or working in the Greater Manchester region.
We are accredited by Community Legal Services to casework standard.
Please note we do not offer representation.
Housing Possession Court Scheme at Manchester Civil Justice Centre
We provide free initial advice and representation at court for those in rent and housing possession cases, irrespective of means.
If you arrive at court for a hearing on Monday (mortgage repossession or a warrant) or Wednesday (rent possession) and you do not have legal representation, we can help.
Our legal representatives are from Manchester Community Legal Advice Service.
Lesbian and Gay Foundation
The Lesbian and Gay Foundation are a North West health and social care charity based in Manchester. We deliver a range of services from Monday-Friday between 10am and 10pm, including:
- Counselling
- Advice surgeries (fortnightly legal surgery and a weekly police surgery)
- Helpdesk (includes pop-in service, helpline and email support)
- Groups (social and support)
- Sexual health services
- Young peoples outreach services
- Resources and a bi-monthly magazine
We campaign for a fair and equal society where all lesbian, gay and bisexual people can achieve their full potential. Our mission is 'Ending Homophobia, Empowering People.'
Manchester Mind (formerly HARP)
HARP is now affiliated to National Mind and will be called Manchester Mind. We will still be delivering the same services, with the same values and committment to the people we work with.
We support people with mental health problems living in Manchester. Our services include advice about benefits, housing, debt and homelessness, assertive outreach, support, volunteering opportunities, counselling, an internet cafe and social activities for young people aged 16-24. HARP cafe provides healthy and tasty food at decent prices to people in the Hulme area. Good Mood Food (our outside catering business) provides training and volunteering opportunities for people with mental health needs. We hold the CLS Quality Mark for General Help with Casework in Debt, Disability, Health and Community Care, Housing, Welfare Benefits and Young People.
Personal Support Unit (PSU) based at Manchester Civil Justice Centre
The PSU is a court based service providing practical and emotional support to litigants in person, their friends, families and supporters, and other court users. The work we do is unique. We do not give legal advice, but our volunteers invest their time, skills and energy to solve your problems.
Our core activities include:
- attending court with you
- preparing you for hearings
- helping you to find and fill the correct legal forms
- guiding people around
- referring you to other specialist advice agencies who can help you
Shelter - Ben Brierley Community Legal Advice Service
We provide advice and representation on all Community Care related matters for all clients in Greater Manchester. Assistance is provided through the legal help scheme and clients should contact us for further details. We have the LSC quality mark in specialist community care advice.
Shelter - Greater Manchester Housing Aid Centre
We provide specialist advice and representation on Housing, Debt, Welfare Benefits and Community Care within Greater Manchester. Assistance is provided through the legal help scheme and clients should contact us for further details. Any Manchester resident should visit us at our main office if they require advice on Housing and Homelessness, Debt, Benefits or Community Care. We have several specialist quality marks in Housing, Debt, Welfare Benefits and Community Care.
Shelter - Moss Care
We provide advice and representation on all Debt and Benfits related matters for clients in the City of Manchester. Assistance is provided through the legal help scheme and clients should contact us for further details. We have the LSC quality mark in specialist debt and welfare benefits advice.
Shelter - Moss Side Community Legal Advice Service
We provide specialist advice and representation on Housing, Debt, Welfare Benefits and Community Care within Greater Manchester. Assistance is provided through the legal help scheme and clients should contact us for further details. We have several specialist quality marks in Housing, Debt, Welfare Benefits and Community Care.
Shelter - Wythenshawe Community Legal Advice Service
We provide specialist advice and representation on Housing, Debt, Welfare Benefits and Community Care within Greater Manchester. Assistance is provided through the legal help scheme and clients should contact us for further details. We have several specialist quality marks in Housing, Debt, Welfare Benefits and Community Care.
South Manchester Law Centre
Advice and casework on immigration, nationality and womens' rights. Can refer cases on to other agencies if necessary. CLS Quality Mark: Specialist level in immigration.
Young People's Support Foundation (YPSF) - City Centre Project
We provide a range of general information and advice on housing, benefits, sexual health and access to education, employment and training.
Young people can also access a range of YSPF services including specific support for parents, sports and health activities.
At our City Centre centre (located on Oldham Street in Manchester city centre), we can also provide young homeless people with free breakfast, shower and laundry facilities between 10am-12noon Mon-Fri.
At our Signpost centre (in Wythenshawe), we can also provide young people with IT access, pregnancy testing and food parcels.
Young People's Support Foundation (YPSF) - SignPost Centre
We provide a range of general information and advice on housing, benefits, sexual health and access to education, employment and training.
Young people can also access a range of YSPF services including specific support for parents, sports and health activities.
At our Signpost centre (in Wythenshawe), we can also provide young people with IT access, pregnancy testing and food parcels.
At our City Centre centre (located on Oldham Street in Manchester city centre), we can also provide young homeless people with free breakfast, shower and laundry facilities between 10am-12noon Mon-Fri.