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We are not a 24-hour crisis service so who can you contact instead?

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The GM Keyworker Service, Manchester, United Kingdom. 58 likes · 9 talking about this. Barnardo’s Greater Manchester Keyworker service, supporting children & young people with Learning Di

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“My mental health has improved loads…I don’t think I’ve been this happy since I was a little kid.” - Ella’s experience

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18-year-old Ella, from Greater Manchester, shares her experience getting life-changing mental health support from our Greater Manchester Key Working service.

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17-year-old Freya, from Greater Manchester, shares her experience getting support for her mental health from her keyworker Lisa and our Greater Manchester Key Working service.

"Lisa helped me navigate my way out of the hospital."

"My journey started when I was 16 and I was sectioned in hospital," Freya says. "I was really struggling with my mental health. I have autism, ADHD and I have also been diagnosed with emotionally unstable personality disorder.

"Whilst I was in hospital, referrals were made to different services and Barnardo's came forward. That's how I got in touch with my keyworker, Lisa, and she's been with me ever since.

"I was working with Lisa while I was in hospital, and she would call me every Friday. She'd bring breakfast and we'd talk about different things. We did work on positive relationships and managing emotions, and she always had really good feedback and sources which really helped me. Lisa helped me navigate my way out of the hospital to my placement with the keyworker service."

"All the support I've had has been tailored to me"

"I feel like I've been supported really well. All the support I've had has been tailored to me and specific for what I need," she says.

"There's been so many things that have helped me. One time, I was given vouchers to get some new ear defenders. That really helped because when I'm out and things are too noisy, my ear defenders enable me to manage my feelings more and it makes it easier to face those struggles.

"I've also been supported by going on days out with the service and having outside time.

"I've been able to access other vouchers to purchase items that supported my mental health too. I love painting and drawing, so Lisa helped me get some arts and crafts equipment. And when I was in hospital, I loved playing the keyboard and I always wanted one of my own, so the vouchers allowed me to purchase a keyboard as well. Being creative really helps me focus and improve my mental health so being able to get those items was really helpful for me," Freya explains.

"Since being with Barnardo's, I've seen myself grow as a more confident person and I'm so proud of how far I've progressed.

"Even the smallest of things like having my ear defenders makes me feel more confident to go out now and be able to manage. I've been able to find lots of strategies to help manage my emotions, especially around regulating my feelings after I've been out in the community which was often overwhelming for me before."

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"Since being with Barnardo's, I've seen myself grow as a more confident person." - Freya's experience

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17-year-old Freya, from Greater Manchester, shares her experience getting support for her mental health from her keyworker Lisa and our Greater Manchester Key Working service.

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Information for parents, professionals and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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HomeOur Town Directory brings together local support and things to do in the community whether you are living, visiting or working in the Wigan Borough.

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Supporting people with special educational needs and disabilities in the Wigan Borough

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© Copyright Embrace Wigan and Leigh 2022. All Rights Reserved Embrace Wigan and Leigh Registered Charity Number 1082663 (England and Wales)

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During the height of Lockdown in 2020, X-Factor winner Sam Bailey gave free voice coaching sessions to two young Wigan Youth Zone members supported by Little Dreams Foundation.

Little Dreams Foundation, was set up in the year 2000 by husband and wife stars Phil and Orianne Collins as an international initiative to support young talent in music, arts and sports.

Sam, a huge Phil Collins fan, donated her time during the lockdown to conduct online training sessions to teach talented young singers Emily Pearce, 17, and Georgia Linde, 15, performance techniques including body and face movements as part of the programme.

Sam Bailey said; “I am loving working with Emily and Georgia from Wigan Youth Zone, they are two very talented young ladies with great potential and it’s great to be able to share some wisdom with them. Phil has been an inspiration for my whole family my entire life, so to be able to pay it forward in such a great way is fantastic!”

Since the Youth Zones involved with the Little Dreams Foundation, the teens have had extraordinary opportunities such as flying out to Miami and performing with Phil Collins himself and other Little Dreamers. They have been supported by the foundation through Wigan Youth Zone for two years now and have developed massively both personally and musically.

Georgia said: “I have had an amazing experience within the past two years being with the Little Dreamers. I never thought I would be able to experience such great opportunities, the favourite being singing with Phil Collins in Miami. I am thoroughly enjoying working on my new material and it has been amazing to work with Sam who is really helping me with my performance.”

Nikki Varley, Deputy Head of Youth Work at Wigan Youth Zone said: “Our tagline at the centre is ‘Somewhere to go, Something to do, Someone to talk to’ and this messaging is more important than ever before with the current crisis at hand.

Emily said: It feels amazing to get training off a celebrity who so many people know, we are fans of Sam, and she has years of experience in the industry that she can share with us. It’s been very empowering for me. The zoom sessions are something to look forward to and I’ve already learned a lot,”

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See what We Offer Our activities within Wigan Youth Zone and out in the community have been enjoyed more than half a million times by young people from across Wigan and Leigh. As one of the largest youth zones in Europe, we're home to state-of-the-art facilities that young people can't find anywhere else in one [...]

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To Provide a safe place for young people who identify or are exploring their Indentity. To raise awareness and make positive change happen for the LGBTQ+ GLOW offers a space that provide support, education, and community for young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning, as well as their allies. GLOW can help young people to explore their identity, connect with others who share their experiences, and access resources that can improve their well-being. GLOW can also offer opportunities for young people to participate in activities, events, and campaigns that celebrate and advocate for GLOW rights and inclusion. Mondays 12-15 18:00-19:15 16-19 (25*) 19:30-20:45 For More information Please Email Megan.Burrows@Wiganyouthzone.org or see our Project Night Page https://www.wiganyouthzone.org/project-night/

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To Provide a safe place for young people who identify or are exploring their Indentity. To raise awareness and make positive change happen for the LGBTQ+ GLOW offers a space that provide support, education, and community for young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning, as well as their allies.

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CORE CIC in Wigan specialise in providing a quality service for adults with learning/physical disabilities and Autism. We provide opportunities to meet others in a supportive, safe environment. This enables you to enjoy your independence and get involved in a range of person centered activities.

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We are looking for young people to help make our service better, could you help?

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We are looking for young people to help make our service better, could you help?

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We are looking for parent/carers to help make our service better, could you help?

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Check to see if you are eligible for their 12 week program Nutritional support for families | Health & Wellbeing Support | Be Well

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Specialist Health Support for Long Term Illness | Be Well

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Whoever you are, and whatever challenges you’re facing, at Be Well we’re committed to helping you get the most out of life.

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Services in Greater Manchester that can support you with your mental health and wellbeing

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Services in Greater Manchester that can support you with your mental health and wellbeing