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Support this winter

This Winter could be hard for many people- and cost of living worries can have a big impact on health and wellbeing.  

If you are worried about: 

Benefits and rent, debts or bills, food or staying warm, please ring Manchester’s Cost of Living advice line on freephone 0800 023 2692 Monday to Friday, 9am–4.30pm. More information is also available at manchester.gov.uk/coladvice or text: 07860 022876.  

Extra money you may be entitled to:  

Check if you are eligible for Pension Credit by calling charity Independent Age for free on 0800 319 6789 Monday to Friday, 8,30am–5.30pm, or visit www.independentage.org.  

Pension Credit is a very important benefit because it gives access to other benefits, such as social tariffs, the Warm House Discount, cheaper broadband, free TV licences, lower water bills, and now the Winter Fuel Payment. You need to apply for Pension Credit by 21 December. 

Sexual health and contraception

  • Brook

    Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

    Website
    Brook

  • Sexual Health Helpline

    The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.

    Telephone
    0300 123 7123

  • Family Planning Association

    A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

    Telephone
    020 7608 5240

    Website
    Family Planning Association

  • Find a local clinic

    Sexual health clinics offer various services to their patients. Some of the most common services include STI screenings, contraception consultations and provision, pregnancy tests and advice, and more.

    Website
    Find a Local Sexual Health Clinic

  • Contraception guides

    Here are some online guides to contraception options.

    Websites
    Fresh4manchester

    Sexwise

    Brook

  • The Proud Trust (LGBT+)

    The Proud Trust is the home for LGBT+ Youth (Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Trans. Other identities).

    Website
    www.theproudtrust.org

  • MASH: Manchester on Street Health

    MASH is a charity that provides free and confidential support for women who are sex working in Greater Manchester.

    Telephone
    0800 1830 499

    Website
    www.mash.org.uk

  • The Northern Contraception, Sexual Health and HIV Service

    The services are provided across North, Central and South Manchester, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford, offering you a free, confidential and friendly service.

    Website
    www.thenorthernsexualhealth.co.uk

  • Sexwise

    Sexwise are here to give you honest advice about contraception, pregnancy, STIs and pleasure.

    Website
    www.sexwise.fpa.org.uk

  • Greater Manchester Health Hub

    GM Health Hub have worked with partners across Greater Manchester to bring you information, tips and tools to enhance your sexual wellbeing.

    Website
    www.gmhealthhub.org/sexual-wellbeing