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This is a group for folk who identify as both LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent to meet and connect with others. It’s a space to share and listen to experiences, to seek peer support, and to find hope, belonging and community.

Book your place: https://ndconnection.co.uk/lgbtqia-meetup#booking

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LGBTQIA+ Neurodivergent Meetup — Neurodiverse Connection

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Monday 17th August - 10.00-11.30 am

Healthy Hyde Body & Mind

Clarendon Square Shopping Mall

SK14 2QT

Click here to get a ticket

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 Snow Camp’s  First Tracks programme this summer

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 Snow Camp’s  First Tracks programme this summer

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This programme is about building key life skills and wellbeing, developing confidence and key transferable skills. It is ideal for your Young People aged 13-21 - no experience needed- and leads on to real opportunities to travel and start on a lifelong journey that could include ski instructing!

Summer 2026 Dates

17–18 August

20–21 August

24–25 August

26–27 August

If your young person attends Starling groups, we will be able to signpost your young person to this program; just reach out to hello@starlingcio.org.uk if you are interested.

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Tameside Neurodiversity Hub are hosting two drop-ins in August

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Billy and Andy’s Music School

It’s like karaoke but with a live band!

Sunday 30th August, 7 - 9.30 pm

53two Theatre, Arch 19, Watson St, M3 4LP

It’s a chance to build your confidence, express yourself and connect with others in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. You can perform your favourite songs in front a friendly audience or just come along to listen to some awesome music. Your families are welcome too. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Here is more information on the venue, including a video tour.

To book a place, send an email to info@billyandandy.co.uk, saying which songs you would like to perform. Or you can call 07429 826053 to book over the phone or to talk through support needs. A parent/carer can do this if you prefer.

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Where: 53TWO Theatre

When: Sunday 30th August, 7pm - 9pm

Price: FREE

We’re hoping this will be a regular, monthly event but only have booked in at the moment. People can come along and choose their favourite song to sing with the live band in front of a friendly audience.

Book a place here: https://smallsparks.co.uk/forms/86jgxl8p

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🌿NATURE TOGETHER: Community Connection Walks🌿

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🌿NATURE TOGETHER: Community Connection Walks🌿

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Date: Starts on 5th September 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 10am - 12noon

Duration: About 2 hours

Cost: FREE

Click to Register

https://forms.gle/A1rGfjDXL4HA8eZs5

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Slide 10 - Craft Drop-ins

Slide 17 - Hip Hop DJ experience

Slide 20 - Museum Day

Slide 21 - Make, Do, Play

Slide 22 - Join the Circus

Slide 25 - Summer Fun at New Life Church

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Hyde Youth Group - Thursdays

Contact: gm.services@barnardos.org.uk

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Where: Firswood Community Centre

When: Every Thursday - 10:00 - 3:30

Price: £53

During this session, we run different music activities throughout the day depending on what the group would like to do. It usually involves lots of singing, group music jams, songwriting and experimenting with fun musical instruments.

To book a place, fill in this form here: https://smallsparks.co.uk/forms/evrssydw

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MCR Social supports 14–25-year-olds to access fun and engaging social activities. This might be movie nights, café meet-ups, festivals and city exploration, as well as bowling, board games, arts and crafts, ice skating, rock climbing, nature walks and special interest groups, like fidget trading.

How to register

Email roza.ayman@gmyn.co.uk

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Coffee morning

Thursday 16th July - 10 am-12 pm

North Star Centre, City View House, 5 Union Street M12 4JD

Manchester Parent Carer Forum and the Autism Navigators. It’s a relaxed opportunity to find out more about the changes to the autism and ADHD assessment pathways and get some community sign-posting and peer-to-peer support.

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Newleaf Foundation is running an inclusive Youth Club for young people aged 11–25 with SEND

Saturdays 4-6 pm

Clayton Family Hub, 101 North Rd, M11 4NE

Contact Newleaf Foundation to find out more and book places - 07577 979018, info@newleaf-foundation.org.uk.

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Online creative writing course for neurodivergent young people (14-17)

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Online creative writing course for neurodivergent young people (14-17)

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Workshop Details

Thursdays

6 - 7.30 pm

Online

14-17 year olds

Sign-up: https://beyondthespectrum.uk/for-young-people/georgie-brooke/

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Our wellbeing activity group is for young people aged 10-25. It’s fun, free and full of activities to help make you feel good!

10 – 14 years old - 5.00pm – 6.30pm

15 – 25 years old - 6.30pm – 8.00pm

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Manchester Young People’s Wellbeing Group - Kids

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Activity groups to support wellbeing for young people aged 10 - 25 in Manchester.

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Neurodivergent-friendly spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Neurodivergent-friendly spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.

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We Are Explorers CIC creates radically inclusive, joyful spaces for LGBTQ+ people — with a proud focus on Neurodivergent communities.

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Person-led, engaging and safe Neurodivergent-friendly spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. We specialise in training people of all ages on the intersection of Neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ identities.

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Neurodevelopmental workshops are now open to all City of Manchester parents and carers. Your child doesn’t need to be on a waiting list. There are general sessions as well as an Early Years programme (children aged 3-5).

See upcoming sessions.

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The Neurodiversity Learning Hub

Run by Sidra Mirza, offers practical advocacy, guidance and support for parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people across Greater Manchester. The service is currently free – first come, first served. There is also a WhatsApp channel to stay updated with SEND information, workshops, coffee mornings and local support opportunities.

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https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/

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Supporting autistic LGBTQIA+ young people

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Supporting autistic LGBTQIA+ young people

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In this two-part video, a parent shares their experiences around supporting autistic LGBTQIA+ children.

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Supporting autistic LGBTQIA+ children and young people | Autism Central

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In this video a parent shares their experiences around supporting autistic LGBTQIA+ children.

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Summer holiday multi-sports sessions are on offer for children and young people aged 6–16 with SEND, including those with SEMH needs.

View session dates

10 am – 2 pm

Moss Side Leisure Centre in Manchester, M15 5NN

football

basketball

team and circle games

free healthy lunch

Children need to be eligible for free school meals and able to engage in the group environment.

Contact Rachael Bland at rachael.bland@sportworksltd.co.uk.

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A summer-long celebration of play, popping up in parks across Manchester

Click the link below to see info based on your area – or email childfriendlycity@manchester.gov.uk

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Parktastic South Activities - Child Friendly City Manchester

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Contact: gm.services@barnardos.org.uk

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Manchester Local Offer’s free Travel Training Programme offers opportunities for young people to gain confidence and independence. For disabled and neurodivergent young people aged 14-25 who live in a Manchester City Council area, offering one-to-one support in accessing leisure activities.

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Stories have been used throughout history to help explain common life experiences, but what about those of us who experience life in an uncommon way? Where are the stories for us?

Funded by the Royal Society of Literature, Neuro-Myths is a creative exploration of neurodivergent experiences through folklore and myth.

A collection of neurodivergent writers and artists' creative responses to the prompt 'neurodivergent mythology'

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A collection of creative writing and art exploring the theme of neurodivergent mythology

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Our wellbeing activity group is for young people aged 10-25. It’s fun, free and full of activities to help make you feel good!

10 – 14 years old - 5.00pm – 6.30pm

15 – 25 years old - 6.30pm – 8.00pm

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Manchester Young People’s Wellbeing Group - Kids

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Activity groups to support wellbeing for young people aged 10 - 25 in Manchester.

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Neuroqueer Transgender: Notes for Trusted Adults

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Neuroqueer Transgender: Notes for Trusted Adults

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Paired with: A (Young) Neuroqueer Guide to Being Transgender

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www.disabilitystockport.org.uk

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Ashton-U-Lyne Monday group for 18+ males

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Ashton-U-Lyne Monday group for 18+ males

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A peer-support group for 18+ males. Supports connection and positive mental health, runs every Monday at 7pm in Ashton-under-Lyne: Hurst Cross Stadium, Surrey Street, OL6 8DY

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Greater Manchester based charity hosting neurodivergent friendly events.

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I AM - Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester

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10-18Download Events at a glanceDOWNLOAD PDF18 PLUSDownload Events at a glanceDOWNLOAD PDF

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Earth Moves Art Competition for young people

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Earth Moves Art Competition for young people

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Earth Moves is inviting artists, makers, gardeners, young people, and creative communities from across the North West of England and North Wales to take part in our new community art competition.

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Celebrating Creativity, Nature and Community Across the North West and North Wales.

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Little Legends Barbers

07464578298 - Daniel Tomkins

I am based in Manchester. I hold a Level 2 qualification in barbering as well as Level 2 training in autism awareness.

I offer a free consultation with each family before beginning any work. This allows me to meet with the parent or caregiver, go through my policies in detail, and ensure that both the child and their family feel comfortable and confident in the process.

My passion for supporting children with additional needs stems from personal experience. I am a parent to a four-year-old son who has autism, and through my journey, I have come to understand the many challenges autistic children face.

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Get involved with Trafford Out Loud! A space for young people with SEND to share their lived experience, ideas and opinions

Ages 11-25 yrs

Every Monday

Sale Moor Community Centre

5-7PM

Contact chantelle.flannigan@trafford.gov.uk

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Group learning for families of autistic people

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Group learning for families of autistic people

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Join an online event for families of autistic people to learn, reflect and work together, sharing knowledge and skills, including virtual meet-ups, education family guide sessions and reflective sessions.

All events are free NHS England commissioned sessions delivered by Anna Freud and are peer-led and co-produced, grounded in lived experience and research.

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Group learning for families of autistic people | Autism Central

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Join a free online support group for parents and families of autistic children, young people and adults. Learn, reflect, support and work together, sharing knowledge and skills, including virtual meet-ups, education family guide sessions and reflective sessions. All events are free NHS England commissioned sessions delivered by Anna Freud and are peer-led and co-produced, grounded in lived experience and research.

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A Padlet with further resources

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A comprehensive list of services and groups available in Ashton

Activities for 5-18y/o - Page 19 onwards

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This website has been designed as a practical, flexible resource to support everyone working to reduce barriers to education.

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An inclusive, sensory-aware movement and dance sessions for adults based in Stockport.

Sessions take place in a calm, welcoming space with small group sizes (up to 7 people). Sessions last around 45 minutes and include soft lighting, optional props, free movement to music, and a short cool down.

Sessions are wheelchair accessible, open to ages 16+ with a supporting adult if needed, and cost £5 waged / £3 unwaged (supporting people attend free).

Book now to secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/3eb24unk

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You don't have to have an official diagnoses of autism, if you identify as Neurodivergent, you are welcome to take part.

Beyond the Spectrum run virtual poetry sessions for autistic young people aged 13-17 years old.

Every Thursday from 6-7.30 pm

Sign-up link: https://beyondthespectrum.uk/for-young-people/georgie-brooke/

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Hope Shooter's writing workshop for Autistic young people as part of Writing East Midlands's Beyond The Spectrum creative writing programme.

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Intergenerational Music Making Access All Ages Creative Community Hub at The Bridgewater Hall!

This FREE monthly gathering celebrates community, intergenerational connection, music, art, and movement in an inclusive and welcoming space. Everyone is welcome, the venue is fully accessible, and free refreshments will be available.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended. Email: abi@imm-music.com

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Did you know that young people living in Manchester can swim for free?

In Manchester, young people aged under 16 can swim for free during public general swim sessions during the school holidays. They can also swim for free during weekends term time too.

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Free Swimming in Manchester - Loads To Do

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Did you know that young people living in Manchester can swim for free? In Manchester, young…

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ND Matters - Understanding Masking - PDF

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ND Matters - Understanding Masking - PDF

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Downloadable PDF containing further insight into masking.

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High School Transition - The Lemonade Project

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High School Transition - The Lemonade Project

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If you are transitioning from primary to secondary school, or know someone that is, then these resources are for you.

Leading up to the new school year, you may feel nervous about going to a different school. All these anxious and worried feelings are totally normal. It isn't "bad" or "weird" to feel a bit odd and concerned about moving into Year 7, there are thousands of young people doing the same thing - you are not alone!

We at Shared Health Foundation in collaboration with Lifecentre Salford are sharing information and resources for parents, pupils and school staff about what to expect at high school. These include topics such as timetables, travelling to school, and practical and emotional support.

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If you are transitioning from primary to secondary school, or know someone that is, then these resources are for you.
Leading up to the new school year, you may feel nervous about going to a different school. All these anxious and worried feelings are totally normal. It isn’t “bad” or “weird” to feel a bit odd and concerned about moving into Year 7, there are thousands of young people doing the same thing - you are not alone!

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Book recommendations for you and your young person  

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Book recommendations for you and your young person  

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Delivering the therapeutic and educational benefits of animal-assisted therapy to people of all ages.

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Hope Mill Theatre - new arts provision for neurodivergent young people

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Hope Mill Theatre - new arts provision for neurodivergent young people

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If you are:

A neurodivergent young person aged 14–18

OR a parent/carer of a neurodivergent young person (any age)

We’d love you to complete our short survey and share your ideas.

Neurodivergent Creative Arts Provision Survey – Fill in form

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Hope Mill Theatre Manchester - What’s On Guide

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What’s On at the Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester - your definitive guide to all shows and events currently showing and coming soon. Book tickets online.

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This is a group for Black Autistic folks to meet and connect with others. It is a space for belonging, representation, support and hope.

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Black Autistic Meetup - Neurodiverse Connection

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My name is Antonia, I'm a Lived Experience Advisor at Neurodiverse Connection. I am delighted to be the new facilitator of the Black Autistic Meetup group. I'm really looking forward to meeting you all and continuing to nurture this important community space together.

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These unique sensory rooms have a range of bespoke equipment creating both a calming and interactive atmosphere, where colours flash through the fibre-optic strands along the floor; streams of blue and green simultaneously twinkle through the bubble tubes and the disco ball sparkles. Our users can enjoy lying on the water beds dreaming away to the sounds of classical music or play in the mirrors creating their very own personal party space with pop music in the background.

Each session costs £10 per service user; support workers and parents are free of charge.

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Sensory Rooms in Manchester for Children and Adults

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Our sensory rooms in Manchester have proven to be extremely valuable to children and adults with disabilities and additional needs.

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Cost: £6 per hour

Available 9am – 3pm, Monday – Friday

To book email BCC@wchg.org.uk or call 0161 946 9520

The Sensory Room can be enjoyed by all ages for relaxation and therapeutic purposes and can be booked directly through the Community Centre for either one-off or recurring sessions. It contains a wide variety of sensory stimulation such as a waterbed, interactive sound wall, infinity tunnel, bubble tubes, full HD projector with a variety of animated projections and sounds, aromatherapy diffuser, laser star projector, sound activated lighting, fibre optic curtain and fully padded flooring.

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Cost: £6 per hour Available 9am – 3pm, Monday – Friday Maximum 2 adults allowed at one time, number of children is to our discretion. To book email BCC@wchg.org.uk or call 0161 946 9520 The Sensory Room can be enjoyed …

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Matt Scott is a community connector for the National Deaf Children’s Society in Manchester. He can help families access local resources and services and connect them with other parents and deaf children in their community. As a parent of a deaf child, he knows how important it is to have the right support and people around you. Feel welcome to get in touch - matt.scott@ndcs.org.uk, 07807 767629.

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A Young Person's Guide To Being Neurodivergent & LGBTQ+

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A Young Person's Guide To Being Neurodivergent & LGBTQ+

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This leaflet for young people explores what that means and what it’s like to be neurodivergent and LGBTQ+. It contains a selection of information, experiences, advice and signposting to further support.

Don’t be afraid to get things wrong! Sometimes it takes us a long time to work out who we are, and that’s fine. It’s not a race. The important part is making sure that you have all the support you need to feel happy and able to thrive.

Sometimes information takes a few reads to sink in. Keep this leaflet safe and you can come back to it as many times as you need.

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A Young Person’s Guide To Being Neurodivergent & LGBTQ+

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What does it mean to be a young person who is neurodivergent and LGBTQ+? Download this free guide, full of expert advice and support.

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J007291 Tameside Careers Team DIGITAL FLYER DESIGN

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NHS GM CYP Autism and ADHD Support Leaflet and Website

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Participation & Compensation

The study involves a one-off interview, which can be conducted online or in person (for Manchester-based participants). As a thank you, both the young person and their parent/carer will receive a £10 voucher each for their time and contribution.

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A collated set of resources from across the internet

We cannot endorse specific content but hope that these resources are helpful to you

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Resources | Neurodiversity Celebration Week

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A Neuroqueer Guide to being Transgender 

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A Neuroqueer Guide to being Transgender 

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A (Young) Neuroqueer Guide to being Transgender 2026

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Here at Wheels for All Debdale we aim to encourage health improvement, social inclusion and to provide adapted cycling for anyone with a disability or differing needs. We offer all-ability cycling utilising its fleet of adapted bikes in a safe and pleasant environment.
So come on down and ride our range of adapted cycles in a fun, safe environment with trained staff and volunteers to support you.

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Wheels for All — The UK inclusive cycling charity

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Contact details and session times for Wheels for All Debdale Park inclusive cycling. Based at 1075 Hyde Road in Gorton. Bikes and helmets included. Part of Wheels for All disabled and inclusive cycling charity network.

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LGBT Foundation Community Cafe - Drop-in

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LGBT Foundation Community Cafe - Drop-in

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Runs every first Saturday of every month from 12pm-4pm and is open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community. We provide a warm, welcoming and friendly space for you to come together, have a free brew and meet new people.

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We know how important connecting with other members of the LGBTQ+ community is. That's why our café runs the first Saturday of every month from 12pm-4pm and is open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community. We provide a warm, welcoming and friendly space for you to come together, have a free brew and meet new people.

The café is also an opportunity to find out more about the support and services we offer as a health and wellbeing charity. Many of those who have joined us on a Saturday morning leave the café not just with a belly full of biscuits, but also with information about LGBT Foundation's groups, programmes, events and much more!

Whether you need somewhere to charge your phone for a quick half hour or you're seeking shelter from the Mancunian rain, our café is a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.

Freebies are provided!

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We know how important connecting with other members of the LGBTQ+ community is. That's why our café runs the first Saturday of every month from 12pm-4pm and

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A skills and training programme for neurodivergent, disabled, d/Deaf, learning-disabled young adults aged 18 - 25 who have an interest in creative careers.

Each course is completely free, and there is funding to support with travel and access needs, as well as the support of a team of creative support workers.

For more info

https://sway.cloud.microsoft/a1ZZUfuQhbEJ6HIT?ref=email

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The Mix

3 pm-midnight every day, under 25’s

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Essential support for under 25s

Welcome to The Mix's Get Support section. Here you can visit our discussion boards, use our Group Chat Service and speak to our trained team.

The Mix. Registered charity number: 1048995

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Welcome to The Mix, the online guide to life for young people in the UK.

Your Voices is a community-focused section of The Mix where you can share stories about your experiences on a specific issue. Upload your own videos, images, blog posts, and playlists to Your Voices and share them with your friends.

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Take this survey to help us improve and get the chance to win a £200 Amazon voucher​.

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Welcome to The Mix's Get Support section. Here you can visit our discussion boards, use our Group Chat Service and speak to our advisors.

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The new Local Offer partnership website is now live and provides parents and carers of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Tameside with information, support groups and activities in the area. It includes a range of information on early years, education, health and wellbeing, and things to do for children and young people aged 0-25-years-old with SEND.

www.tamesidelocaloffer.co.uk

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Switchboard

LGBTQ+ 10am–10pm every day. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+

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Switchboard provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone,
by email and through Instant Messaging.
Find out more here.

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Samaritans

24/7 365 days a year

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Shout

If you would prefer not to talk, confidential 24/7 text service

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You can text us any time, day or night.

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Your messages with us are confidential and anonymous.

Free

It is free to text Shout from all major mobile networks in the UK.

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Donations doubled in the Big Give Christmas Challenge

Simply support Shout's Big Give campaign by midday on 5 December, and your donation will be doubled!

Can you help us hit our match funding target of £50,000 and support a further 5,000 people this winter?

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Ways to cope with upsetting events in the news

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious or sad about what's going on in the news, know that you're definitely not alone. Here are some actions we can take to help us cope better through times like this.

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Online resources and support

However you're feeling right now, you don't have to face it alone. We're here to support you with your mental health.

Take a look at our resources, information and support, find further help or reach out to one of our volunteers.

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Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support

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Shout 85258 is the UK's first 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Get free, confidential mental health support anytime, anywhere. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258.

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Pennine Care (NHS)

Bury, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Glossop

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Greater Manchester Mental Health (NHS)

Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan

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Voting is now open!

Voting has started in the Governor elections for contested constituencies. Find out more.

New term launches at the Recovery Academy

The Recovery Academy is back, with a range of free face-to-face courses to help promote and manage good mental health and wellbeing, and we can’t wait to see you!

Are you a past service user or carer of GMMH?

Take part in a discovery workshop looking at how we incorporate branding and design into the New Park House Development.

We are Recruiting!

Do you want to work for a growing organisation, with care and compassion at the heart of its values? Find out more here!

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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides life changing mental health and substance misuse recovery services across Greater Manchester and beyond. The Trust operates from its headquarters in Prestwich.

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National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK

6pm to midnight every day.

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A peer-led support group that meets every 4th Thursday of the month from 17:30 – 19:00 at the Active iTrain on Birch Lane, Dukinfield.

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Autism is a spectrum condition, not a disorder. Over 1 in every 100 people in the U.K. is autistic ( National Autistic Society), and each autistic person will experience the world in different ways.

Autism Diagnosis

Tameside and Glossop's Adult Autism Assessment Service welcome self-referrals. If you wish to discuss diagnosis with your GP please do, but your referral does not need to come from your GP.

Visit their page linked below for information on what to expect from an assessment, patient stories, how to make a referral and much more.

Post-diagnosis packs are also provided by this service.

'My Hospital Passport' is a resource for autistic people who might need hospital treatment. The passport is designed to help autistic people to communicate their needs to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

When you have completed your passport, take it with you whenever you visit hospital and show it to the healthcare professionals you meet.

When admitted to hospital for treatment overnight, or for a long stay, you should give the passport to the healthcare professional responsible for your care, and ask them to make sure the passport is kept with your patient notes.

Connecting for Support

Tameside Autism Panel (TAP)

TAP is an online meeting for autistic people and those who support them in Tameside. The consultation group discuss topics raised by members. This groups feedback links to the Tameside Autism Partnership Board.

The group meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month 12:00pm- 1:30pm via Microsoft Teams.

To get involved please email tap@tameside.gov.uk

Tameside Autism Network Bulletin (TAN)

The Tameside Autism Network bulletin consists of regular emails with information that can help you to find resources and opportunities.

The bulletins share information on anything that might be helpful for autistic people, their friends and supporters looking for support or opportunities in Tameside; times of groups, current surveys and research, events and resources that may be helpful.

TAN Monthly In-Person Meeting

The Tameside Autism Network is a peer led support group that meets at Academy HQ in Stalybridge on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

To find out more about TAN, email tan@tameside.gov.uk

Tameside Autism Carers Group (TAC)

Tameside Autism Carers (TAC) is a peer-led group meeting for parents and Carers of neurodivergent people, and members of the autistic community.

TAC meets every 2nd Thursday of the month, 6pm until 7:30pm, at the Tameside Carer's Centre, Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-Under Lyne, OL6 6BH. Please enter through Ashton Library.

For more information, please email tan@tameside.gov.uk

Tameside Autism In Mind (TAIM)

TAIM takes place every other Tuesday at Tameside, Oldham and Glossop MIND, Katherine Street, Ashton from 4pm until 6pm.

For more information call 0161 330 9223, or email peersupport@togmind.org

Reasonable Adjustment Card

The GM Autism and Learning Disability Reasonable Adjustment in Acute Settings group have developed a small credit card sized card to ask for brief adjustments to ease the transit through medical intervention/support.

The card would be ideal for use in reception areas where it is unlikely that staff would have time to read a longer document.

The group has developed 4 versions of this card, which can be found below.

One side is for adjustments needed to help you remain calm, and the other side is to communicate a more urgent need when you feel distressed and needs people to understand this, and to know how they can help.

It is strongly advised that if you have a passport, you should mention it on this card as your passport is likely to contain more detail.

For information that the NHS has published in relation to people with learning disabilities going into hospital click here. Some of this information is useful for autistic people who do not have a learning disability as well.

Download a range of cards below.

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Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them.

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Spectrum Gaming is an autistic-led UK based charity that supports autistic young people with:

ONLINE: provides a safe space online supervised by trusted adults where young people can explore, connect and grow with others.

ADVOCACY: works with young people, parents and partners to identify the priorities of young people and create proactive projects/ resources that address these priorities.

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Spectrum Gaming is an online community for autistic young people. The aims of Spectrum Gaming are to enable autistic young people to develop meaningful friendships; to help them understand and develop a positive perspective of their differences; and to advocate for the needs of autistic young people

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Assistance and support for any family/young adult struggling with cost of living in Tameside area.

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Chat with us live

If you're struggling with the cost of living, find help and support local to you.

We all need a little support sometimes, we can lend a helping hand when you need it.

Helping Hand provides you with a one-stop-shop of local support services who can assist you with:

Taking control of your finances and finding out if you're entitled to financial support

Improving your mental health and wellbeing

Assisting you with housing problems

Building your work skills and find routes into employment

Finding local food pantries and food banks

Here you can also find advice on how to save energy by making your home more energy efficient and support with energy bills if you are struggling.

You can also find local Warm Welcome Hubs in Tameside.

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PDF's All foodbanks food pantries in Greater Manchester

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Advocacy support and childrens rights group for young people in Manchester

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Coram Voice, Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ

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Counselling and group support for autistic people

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CELEBRATING LGBTQI PEOPLE OF COLOUR

WHAT IS RAINBOW NOIR?

RAINBOW NOIR w a s established in Manchester in February 2013 , founded by 4 black queer women who were inspired to create a space in the city led by and for our community.

We are a volunt eer-led social group, we celebrate, elevate and advocate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans , Queer and Intersex People of C olour (LGBTQI PoC).

We use "Queer, Trans, Intersex People of Colour" (QTIPoC) interchangeably with LGBTQI PoC as collective terms to describe our community.

We are committed to creating a space of our own, places to feel safe, where LGBTQI people of colour can meet, hang out, form friendships and find community. We facilitate a bi- monthly social space in person and a lively WhatsApp group chat.

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Our mission is simple:

1. To create spaces where LGBTQI people of colour can connect with community and affirm identities.

2. To raise the visibility of LGBTQI people of colour and our experiences in Manchester, Greater Manchester and beyond.

3. To platform our community's excellence.

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Save the dates for our 2023 QTIPOC meet ups:

Thursdays 7pm -9:30pm atMosaic Space, 2 Dale St,* 12th October
new address, NOT Milk & Honey)

Northern Quarter, MCR, M1 1JW
on the following dates:

* 14th December

who are rainbow noir?

KEEPING IN THE KNOW

View and add to our live Community Notice board on Padlet here

Join our Mailchimp mailing list and view previous mail outs here

Quick links for all things Rainbow Noir on our Linktree here

FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS @RAINBOWNOIRMCR

DONATE

All the work undertaken by RAINBOW NOIR is done by volunteers in their spare time. If you would like to donate to the work that we do, you can donate via the PayPal link below.

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LGBT Foundation – A national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

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A national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

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We give LGBTQ+ 16-25 year olds at risk of, or experiencing homelessness support they need to thrive. We have four offices (one located in Manchester), as well as live chat to offer support.

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About Us - Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness

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akt has been providing providing routes to safe housing, support and secure futures for LGBTQ+ young people since 1989.

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https://www.kooth.com/

An anonymous online counselling service for young people up to 18 years old.

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This document is intended for neurodivergent people who experience body image issues, feeding difficulties, and/or eating disorders. Here, you can find considerations for treatment and recovery as well as tools for self-advocacy.

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42nd Street is a charity that offers creative and rights-based approaches to young people's mental health and personal difficulties in Manchester.

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42nd Street’s vision is for inclusive, accessible mental health and wellbeing support and opportunities for all young people.

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About Us

On this site, you can find out about support in your area and nationally, as well as advice for practical issues that losing a loved one may bring.

Our normal opening hours

Call us on 0161 983 0902 for help in finding the right support for you.

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except bank holidays)

Email: gmicb-sal.gm.bs@nhs.net

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Our interactive map search

Find out what bereavement services are available where you are.

Using this map, you can find out what care and services are available in your area, and how you can access them.

You'll also learn more about the organisations we're working with both in Greater Manchester and across the country.

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Useful information

Information for anyone who has been bereaved or affected by a death in Greater Manchester.

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Support for anyone bereaved living in Greater Manchester. Call us 0161 983 0902.

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0800 02 888 40

We help children, young people, parents, and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

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Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying.

We offer free, confidential bereavement support for individuals, couples, children, young people, and families, by telephone, video or instant messenger, wherever you live in the UK. We also offer face-to-face support from a number of locations.
We welcome families and individuals of any gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, disability, race, religion, faith, belief, or sexual orientation. We will endeavour to source interpreters / BSL interpreters where needed / possible.

The following support groups run at various times, by video and /or in person in some areas of the UK:

Groups for families - facilitated groups for bereaved families where children aged 4-12 and their adult carers can meet others and explore their feelings through creative activities

Groups for young people - facilitated groups for those between the ages of 11 and 25 to meet for social activities and to work on creative projects

Groups for parents - facilitated groups for bereaved parents and carers to meet in a supportive environment

Please call our Helpline to find out more about the availability of our groups.

We can also offer face-to-face support if you are able to travel to one of the locations below:

Glasgow

Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children*

*Provides support to parents and families bereaved of a child or who have a child that is expected to die, across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GG&C), and to families throughout Scotland who have input through the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.: 01413704747 | [email protected]

Carlisle, Cumbria

Kendal, Cumbria

St Helen's, Merseyside

Wirral, Merseyside

Widnes, Cheshire

Greater Manchester

Bradford, Yorkshire

Leeds,* Yorkshire

*This is a funded service providing support for children and young people in Leeds: 01133 503 598 | [email protected] (For anyone else seeking support in Leeds, please call 0800 02 888 40)

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Get in touch via our Helpline on 0800 02 888 40 | [email protected] or Live Chat via this website and we can help you find the support that suits your needs.

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Thursdays at our Red Cross drop-in/Ashton at 11:00 am