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Coronavirus update - March 2020
Age Well in Breightmet is a community group supporting older people (over 55’s) in Breightmet.
Due to the need for older people to reduce social interaction and to self-isolate in order to protect themselves from coronavirus (COVID-19) we are changing the way we work.
• At the moment we have stopped all face to face meetings.
• We are offering telephone support to older people in Breightmet and are looking for ways to offer practical support to help where we can safely do so.
For further information please contact Jan on Tel: 07530 119 496

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The Be Strong Project is a rehabilitation programme which is set within the heart of the local community and provides activities to ex offenders, drug/alcohol clients and prolific priority offenders. The activities are varied and consist of FREE Personal Development workshops (attendance is compulsory), FREE gym memberships, Thai Boxing, Swimming, bike riding and much more. Be Strong is not for the faint hearted and requires lots of hard work in order to reach the goals which are; become drug free, free from re-offending and become valuable members of society. You can't change your past but you can change your future and we will help you every step of the way.

Bolton Advice Centre offers free advice, support, information and advocacy to the Bolton community on a wide range of issues including debt, homelessness, benefit claims, disability, domestic violence, immigration, criminal justice and poverty. We are available to anyone in our community who needs help and advice, especially parts of the community that are more disadvantaged, more marginalised or under-represented in our community.

Bolton Carers Support is a registered charity that was set up in 1994 and offers a confidential support and information service to carers. We are an independent charity supporting carers over the age of 18 who live in Bolton or who care for someone living in Bolton.

We offer information, a confidential listening ear, opportunities to meet other carers for mutual support, training, short breaks, and can ‘signpost’ you to relevant services that can help you in your caring role. Our services are free of charge, with the exception of our short breaks (for which we make a small charge).

Our services
• A confidential 24/7 Carers Helpline providing information and emotional support
• Information and Advice appointments at our offices
• Benefits Advice appointments
• Short breaks (meals out, day trips) for carers only and additional breaks for carers and cared-for
• A regular programme of carers courses, workshops and learning days
• Carers Emergency Card Scheme
• Free newsletter and information factsheets
• Information points held at locations around the borough
• Talks, presentations and training for health, social care and voluntary sector staff
• Time For You Project

To provide education and training, information and advice, support, social events and outings, weekly activity sessions and have a resource of therapeutic activities to support the person with dementia and those who care for them.

We offer support and information to has cancer, their relatives, friends and carers. We also support people worried about cancer.

We are able to provide: Written information on all aspects of cancer and living with cancer; benefits and financial advice and access to the Macmillan Benefit Adviser; help with applying for Macmillan Grants; patient support group information and relevant signposting.

There are drop in services available at Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton One, Giles House and Breightmet Library. No appointments are necessary but opening times may vary so we always advise people to call before making a special journey.

There is a telephone helpline (01204 663059) available Monday - Friday between 9am and 4pm

The BSF is a voluntary group covering ladies hookey,rounders,mens over 35's football, tennis mens mixed and junior league. The league organise matches and manage their own affairs. The BSF Executive committee oversees the various leagues.

Promotion of local amateur football. Social club with full licensed bar.

Mother and toddler group and training courses for young mums.

Wednesdays 9.00 am - 2.30 pm
Thursdays 9.00 am - 3.00 pm

To participate in crafts and help members develop their skills through mutual support to share ideas and socialise through craft activities . To raise funds for Bolton Carers Support.