Support with mental health:
- Think well being number – 01942 764449 – www.gmmh.nhs.uk/think-wellbeing
- Empathy north west – 0303 303 1333
- Link to mind charity website – Using this tool | Mind, the mental health charity – help for mental health problems
- Samaritans – Whatever you’re going through, you can call us any time, from any phone for FREE. – 116123
- Silver cloud – aged 16 years+ – Online programmes to help ease your levels of stress, sleep better or to build resilience. You can choose to use any of the programmes. They are self-help, confidential and secure. Instant access to self-help support: GM.silvercloudhealth.com/signup
- Crisis number – If you feel you need urgent mental health support please contact one of these 24/7 crisis lines – they’re available to anyone of any age – Wigan – 0800 051 3253 (freephone)
If there’s an immediate risk of danger to life, you should ring 999
NHS Help:
- Conditions – Your complete guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help – Health A to Z – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Medication- Find out how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions – Medicines A-Z – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Support within the community:
- District Nurses – Central telephone number- 01942 807700
- Community link worker – 01942 836967 – Our community link workers can support you with social issues that can affect your health and wellbeing such as, money worries, debt, benefits and welfare, social isolation, bereavement or housing.
- Royal Albert Edward Infirmary switchboard number – 01942 244000
