Get in touch:

Tel: 0161 725 9800

Support line: 0161 762 5709 (9-5pm Mon to Fri)
Email: info@buryhospice.org.uk

Follow the link to find local support

If it is not an emergency but you require URGENT advice, please call 101 for non-emergency access to the police

• Contact your local crisis service by calling NHS 111 and selecting Option 2 for mental health

• Contact your GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment

• Speak to a friend or family member. Tell them how you feel and ask for help

• Speak to a free, confidential 24/7 listening service such as:

  • Samaritans – call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

  • Shout Crisis Text Line – text “SHOUT” to 85258.

This page is designed to guide you to sources of emotional support available across each borough of Greater Manchester (GM) and East Cheshire.

Please scroll across to the right to find your borough and the support we have found available in your area. As you scroll down the list, you will find support available for people diagnosed with MND, their loved ones / carer's, and their children.

Please note: these lists are not exhaustive. There may be additional local services in your borough that we are not currently aware of. If you know of any useful resources, we welcome your input.

We have also been unable to verify the quality of the input provided by all of these organisations. Please do feel free to reach out to them to find out more.

quality of life for people living with serious illnesses like Motor Neurone Disease (MND). While many people think hospices are only about end-of-life care, they actually offer a wide range of support much earlier in the journey. This includes emotional support, counselling, and therapies to help people cope with the challenges of MND. Hospices often run peer support groups where individuals and families can connect with others who truly understand what they’re going through. For carers and loved ones, hospices also offer space to talk, rest, and receive guidance. Whether you're looking for someone to talk to, a chance to meet others in similar situations, or just a comforting place to spend time, hospices are here to help.

If you feel you would benefit from psychological support and feel comfortable doing so, please speak with your specialist MND team. If you live in an area covered by a CNRT, your team may be able to refer you directly to the service.

Below are a collection of resources and services that are useful in supporting young children.

If you're concerned about your child's mental health or wellbeing, we recommend speaking to your GP. They can offer guidance and, if needed, refer your child to your local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) for more specialised support.

Ruby’s Worry: A Big Bright Feelings Book

The Huge Bag of Worries

Don't Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Dealing With Feeling Anxious

Get in touch:

Tel: 0161 725 9800

Support line: 0161 762 5709 (9-5pm Mon to Fri)
Email: info@buryhospice.org.uk

Call 01942 525566 or email Wlhospice.admin@nhs.net

Below are the names of two recommended books that can help facilitate these conversations.

The Invisible String: 1

Badger's Parting Gifts: 40th Anniversary Edition of a picture book to help children deal with death

Referrals are made via mental or physical health professionals in Oldham only (no self-referrals). Please speak to a healthcare professional, such as your GP or mental health team, to be referred.

Phone: 0808 802 6262

Email: mndconnect@mndassociation.org

Phone: 07895 443876

Email: branchcontact@mndamanchester.org.uk

Helpline: 0800 090 2309 (8am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat-Sun)

Email: support@mariecurie.org.uk

Online chat: www.mariecurie.org.uk/services/support-line

Companion Over the Phone service: free ongoing emotional support (12 weeks) www.mariecurie.org.uk/services/companion

Contact MND Connect and they should be able to advise on local support options

Call: 0808 802 6262 

Email: mndconnect@mndassociation.org

Or follow this link to the MND Association website to find your nearest Branch or Group: Branches and groups | MND Association

Follow the website link for more information and to complete a self-referral form.