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Wigan Talking Therapies Employment Support

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Wigan Talking Therapies Employment Support

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INTERNAL COURSES - WIGAN - What is the Employment Service (NEW)

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If you are currently being supported by the Specialist Community Mental Health Team, the Home Based Treatment Team, or another secondary care or therapy service, we are unable to accept a referral right now.

You are welcome to refer again in the future once your care with those services has come to an end.

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24/7 Mental Health Crisis Helpline: 0800 953 0285

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Adults with ADHD Self Help Resource Pack June 2017

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Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

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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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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

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Home :: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

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This guide aims to help you to begin to understand the effects of childhood abuse and explores ways in which you may begin to overcome the effects of the abuse. It provides details of further sources of help and support.

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Your Information Think Wellbeing SilverCloud

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ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.

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The Girls Club Life CIC provides weekly peer support session, educational & fun events to tackle isolation and intervention in…

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ManLeigh have helped hundreds of people like you gain support, friendship and connection through peer support. But don't take our word for it!

" To me, ManLeigh is a passion conceived out of personal experience. The ManLeigh concept was something I came up with during my own recovery from a bereavement. "

"I've seen Manleigh grow from the 1st day 8 months ago. Mark I can call a friend he will help anyone out who's not in a good place or needs to talk. I personally enjoy the walk and talk "

"...I think Manleigh is exactly what the local community needs for men who are struggling and I'm happy to have seen it grow from what it was 8 months ago to what it is now. I really hope you can secure a hub which will be predominantly used by the service users as a safe place to go and unwind... "

"...I'm not the kind of person to open up in public. I have suffered depression for a long while.I have so much love and support from my family, but I wanted to reduce the pressure off my caring wife and daughter...When I arrived at Manleigh, I was made very welcome and met new friends. We spoke as thou we had known each other for many years, laughing, joking drinking tea or coffee and relaxing. It is a great atmosphere.. Thank you... Manleigh, for all your hard work that you do... "

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ManLeigh have helped hundreds of people like you gain support, friendship and connection through peer support. But don't take our word for it! " To me, ManLeigh is a passion conceived out of personal experience. The ManLeigh concept was something I came up with during my own recovery from a bereavement.

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Pregnancy and Early Parenthood Wigan Talking Therapies booklet

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Founded in 2006 from humble roots in St Mary’s Church Hall, Lowton, Compassion in Action (CIA) continues to meet the needs of people in crisis – providing furniture, clothes, accommodation, skills training, education and advocacy.

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Delivering BIG results to the community we serveWe provide a safe, solid building block for people in crisis, to make positive changes for good. We tackle the root causes of poverty and homelessness, encouraging aspiration. LEARN MOREOur Little Christmas Ad Can you help shine a light this Christmas? Just £10 can help support four families […]

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Drug and Alcohol Support in Wigan and Leigh

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We provide drug and alcohol, and mental health services in the Wigan and Leigh area for adults and young people.

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Age UK Lancashire is an independent charity working in Lancashire to offer support and services to older people. Find out more about us.

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ADHD Wise UK Training and consultancy for school, college, university and workplaces Skills training, coaching and counselling for individuals and families. Screening for children and adults, including QB Check, Do-It Profiler & clinical interviews. Using psychoeducational principles to help them understand how ADHD is impacting day-to-day lives and using this knowledge to move forward constructively.

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Take a look at how the ADHD community responded to our most recent survey. Let's talk about ADHD-friendly aspects of life and share tips with your fellow ADHDers.

Sharing ADHD Awareness Survey Results

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Brili Routine Apps For Adults & Families with ADHD

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Download one or both of our ADHD routine solutions and get the first 30 days FREE. Our apps provide the flexibility you need to get things done!

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Wellbeing Strategies for Autistic Individuals

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Wellbeing Strategies for Autistic Individuals

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Useful links to key information such as urgent help, advice and guidance, Autism Services Directory, branches and our online community.

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Find out more about dyslexia in adults, including symptoms, how to get a diagnosis, and what support may be available for you.

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Resources - British Dyslexia Association

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The British Dyslexia Association is the voice for the 10% of the population that are dyslexic

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How to Improve Low Confidence and Assertiveness

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How to Improve Low Confidence and Assertiveness

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The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise for Anxiety

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The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise for Anxiety

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The 5-4-3-2-1 Method: A Grounding Exercise to Manage Anxiety

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3 Minutes Body Scan Meditation - Mindfulness For Kids And Adults

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These books can be purchased from most book stores, online or rented libraries.

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The Overcoming website is a the home for Robinson’s collection of self-help books, courses and downloads for overcoming common mental health problems using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and other therapies.

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What To Expect From Your First Appointment

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What To Expect From Your First Appointment

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Whilst we will make every effort to accommodate any specific appointment requests, we cannot guarantee that these can be met due to service capacity and appointment availability. We therefore ask that you provide as much flexibility as possible when arranging your appointments.

If three appointment offers are made that fall within the availability you have provided and these are declined, the service may discharge you and ask that you re-refer when you are able to offer greater availability for appointments

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Attending your appointments regularly is an important part of getting the most from treatment. As demand for our service is high, we follow an attendance policy to help ensure timely access to care for everyone who needs our support. If you are experiencing any difficulties attending appointments, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can discuss how best to support you.

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Questionnaires are an important part of your care because they help us understand how you’re feeling and how things may be changing over time. They give you a chance to reflect on your mood, wellbeing, and symptoms, and they help your therapist tailor the support you receive so it’s right for you. Completing them regularly also means we can spot improvements, notice when things feel harder, and make sure you’re getting the most effective treatment. They’re quick to fill in, but they play a big role in helping us provide safe, high‑quality, personalised care.

You will receive a link to complete your questionnaires 48 hours before your appointment.

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Version number and status: 5.5
First published: April 2013
Date updated: 3 February 2025
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The Get Self Help website is an excellent resource, offering a wide range of worksheets, guides and practical tips to help improve and maintain your mental wellbeing.

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Getselfhelp.co.uk CBT Self Help Resources - your self help starts here! Find the self help guide for your problem - and the solutions

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The CCI website provides free, evidence-based resources to support mental wellbeing, including self-help guides, workbooks and practical tools for managing a variety of mental health concerns.

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If you experience a condition that is affecting your mental health and are looking for specific information about different types of problems then the 'workbooks' or sets of modules in this section may be relevant to you. Some of the modules can be used on their own, while others are best used as part of the series; each workbook will have its own suggestions. We strongly encourage you to talk to your local doctor or a mental health professional about your difficulties as the information provided in the resources are NOT a substitute for proper diagnosis or treatment by an appropriate health professional.

For many of the problems listed below, there are also brief information sheets, along with a series of worksheets that you may wish to use, or that your therapist may help you with.

Please refer to the disclaimer before making use of these resources.

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Self Help Resources for Mental Health Problems

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Self-help resources for common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, sleep problems, and perfectionism. Includes workbooks made up of modules, brief information sheets, and worksheets that you may wish to use, or that your therapist may help you with. Materials developed by Clinical Psychologists at the Centre for Clinical Interventions in Perth, Western Australia.

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Estimated current waiting times:

Initial Triage Assessment: 6 weeks

Step 2 1:1 Treatment: 7 weeks

Step 2 Silvercloud: 8 weeks

Step 2 Wellbeing course: 6 weeks

Step 3: 10-15 weeks

Waiting times change on a frequent basis due to multiple reasons. These estimates will be updated monthly.

* Perinatal, Military Veterans and NHS staff referrals are prioritised and should therefore experience shorter waiting times.

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"Everything we have gone through in therapy has allowed me to feel more positive and good about myself. I will continue to use some of the tools learned in therapy. I was unsure what to expect, but this has been a great experience."

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"I didn't feel judged, I felt comfortable being able to talk about my difficulties, I felt the sessions have given of my life back and helped me deal with my own feelings, I can now go shopping and no longer avoidant, I have learnt to work on my communication problems and assertiveness. Its been so helpful."

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"My therapist was amazing and very attentive to my needs. Thank you so much for everything."

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"My therapy sessions are really helpful. Although I`ve waited along time for the support, I`m really happy with my therapist and I`m looking at things with her, on a much deeper level, than I have with previous therapists. Everything is always clearly explained to me and I always feel safe, seen and supported. So far, it is proving to be much more effective, than other modalities I`ve experienced. Thank you!"

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"Really good experience. I didn't know how I was going to get over my issues but my therapist was amazing in listening and showing me techniques to try, and working through exposure therapy. We have been on a journey together and I would not be able to be where I am without her."

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"Thank you so much for the therapy sessions they have helped me tremendously and I am feeling much better and starting to live my life like I wanted to. Thank you for never judging me or making me feel judged. I have always felt safe enough to open up to you and you are a credit to the NHS."

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"The lady I spoke to was lovely, compassionate and professional. I didnt feel rushed and I felt like she listened. Thank you"

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LGBTQIA+ and mental health

A review of studies on mental health issues in LGBTQIA+ communities found that LGBTQIA+ people are more likely to experience poor mental health or a mental illness than those who do not identify as being LGBTQIA+.

LGBTQIA+ people are at more risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm than non-LGBTQIA+ people.

Gay and bisexual men are 4 times more likely to attempt suicide across their lifetime than the rest of the population.

LGBTQIA+ people are 1½ times more likely to develop depression and anxiety disorder compared to the rest of the population.

67% of trans people had experienced depression in the previous year and 46% had thought of ending their life.

Stonewall's 'Prescription for Change' report found lesbian and bisexual women had higher rates of suicidal thoughts and self-harm compared to women in general.

Of all the common sexual identity groups, bisexual people most frequently have mental health problems, including depression, anxiety disorder, self-harm and suicidality.

The reasons why there are higher rates of mental health issues among LGBTQIA+ people are complex. There are many experiences that LGBTQIA+ people will often have to deal with as a minority community, such as stigma, prejudice, and discrimination.

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LGBTQIA+ people's mental health - Mental Health UK

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Being LGBTQIA+ doesn't automatically mean you will experience a mental health problem but LGBTQIA+ people are more likely to develop a mental health problem or experience poor mental health, due to their life experiences. On this page we'll look at issues people in these communities may face, and how you can manage your mental health as part of these communities.

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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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Wigan Pride’s annual free LGBTQ+ Pride Event, celebrating equality, diversity and difference across the Wigan borough.

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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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Rainbow Migration supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) people through the asylum and immigration system.We work with lesbian,

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Let’s Talk About CBT Podcast Hub – BABCP

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A podcast series about cognitive behavioural therapy: what it is, what it’s not and how it can be useful. Dr Lucy Maddox interviews experts in the field including people who have experienced CBT for themselves. A mix of interviews, myth-busting and CBT jargon explained.

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Welcome to the 'Let's Talk: Mental Health' podcast, where we get together with different people and experts to chat about mental health. We all have mental health, and we can all experience mental health problems. So on this podcast we explore the topics that can affect how we think and feel.

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Our regular podcast features interviews with a number of interesting people involved in mental health, including people who have experienced mental health problems, campaigners and mental health experts.

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Mind podcasts on living with mental health

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Hear what it’s like to live with mental health problems. People with a range of experiences talk to DJ Matt Wilkinson in our podcast series.

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Listen to Let's Talk About Mental Health on Spotify. Sit down weekly with Jeremy Godwin for a how-to session about improving your mental well-being and making better mental health simple! Let's Talk About Mental Health teaches you how to look after your wellbeing, with practical tips you can apply immediately.

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Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast on Spotify. You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. Mel Robbins is one of the world's most widely booked and followed podcast hosts and authors. She's trusted by the world's leading brands and medical professionals who use her research-backed tools and strategies in clinical and corporate settings.

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Strategies for Protecting Yourself from Everyday Chaos | Bart van Melik

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Buddhist Strategies for Protecting Yourself from Everyday Chaos | Bart van Melik

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Home Page - The Well Women Centre, Leigh WN7 1YE

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Over 30 YearsOf Making A Difference The services available at the centre are open to any woman aged 16 and above, across the Wigan Borough.The centre offers outreach support to primary schools within the boroughfor children affected by domestic abuse , using the Nationally recognised Freedom Programme for children. About Us Donate The Well Women

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Wigan Athletic Community Trust - Community Development

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Wigan Athletic Community Trust works to create stronger, safer communities by providing positive activities for young people and families throughout the year.

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Think Ahead-a charity for Stroke Survivors and their Carers

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Whether it's your individual journey at focus or sharing the experience with others - taking action will lead you towards a happier life.

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