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North Manchester Befriending Service

Project start date: 7 April 2017Caritas Dicoese of Salford
Project end date: 6 April 2018

CCG area(s) where this project operates: North

Neighbourhood(s) in which this project operates: Cheetham, Crumpsall, Higher Blackley, Harpurhey, Charlestown, Miles Platting and Newton Heath, Moston, City Centre, Ancoats and Clayton, Bradford

Programme objective(s) supported by this project:
3. to increase the level of support offered to people with mental health problems who find it difficult to access existing services in their neighbourhoods

Project summary: Befriending service for older people to improve independence, confidence etc., as well as supporting family, neighbours and carers with advice, information and respite. Grant will a Volunteer Development Worker, extend the reach of the current service, increase the number of volunteers, and up-skill volunteers with greater awareness of a variety of health issues including mental illness and distress

Organisation name: Caritas, Diocese of Salford

Organisation summary: Caritas works with vulnerable children and adults experiencing poverty, exclusion and anxiety. We offer innovative solutions to individuals to stabilise and improve their lives. Many beneficiaries have mental health issues aggravated by social isolation and lack of engagement in meaningful community activity.

Contact name: Lawrence Bettany / Mark Wiggin
Contact number: 0161 817 2285 / 0161 817 2250
Contact email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Webpage address: www.caritassalford.org.uk
Postal address: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford St, Salford, M3 6DP