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Autism Trafford website
Whether you or someone you care for has Autism or you work with Autism you will find information and links to support, services and forthcoming events in Trafford.
The website give a lot of information for young people with autism, their parents and the professionals who support themincluding information about:
- Support groups
- Events
- Autism
Who to contact
- Website
- Autism Trafford
Who is it for?
- Supporting People With
- Autistic Spectrum
R'SPACE
R'SPACE
For children and young people living in Trafford who have lived through domestic abuse R'SPACE is a short support programme consisting of 7 after school sessions.
Children and young people can express themselves in a safe place, share their feelings and experiences in a safe place. Develop their coping skills, socilaise with other young people and have fun.
Sessions cover; feelings, self esteem, anger, safety planning, problem solving and personal responsibility.
Support is available for parents/carers throughout the programme.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 872 7368
- kirsty.mcallister@tdas.org.uk
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Trafford Plaza
- Venue Address
-
Suite 4
Seymour Grove
Old Trafford
Manchester
- Postcode
- M16 0LD
Who is it for?
- Ages
- 5 to 13 year olds
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- Referral Details
The next sessions is expected to start in January 2015.
If you would like further information on the programme or would like to make a referral, please contact Kirsty on the details provided.
Please see referral form attached.
Light Of Hope C.I.C.
Light Of Hope C.I.C.
Light of Hope C.I.C. is a non-denominational organisation providing a range of holistic therapies to children and families in Trafford designed to relieve stress and build more positive relationships and resilience.
Therapies including reflexology, massage, reiki and energy alignment are provided on a one to one basis. Light of Hope support the programme of therapies with self help techniques, natural remedies and holistic approaches tailored for the individual and family circumstances.
As part of their stress reduction strategies Light of Hope teaches meditation through Relaxation with regular evening and lunchtime meditation classes for adults. Light Of Hope provides CDs to support and encourage meditation / relaxation practice at home.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 973 9130
- manchester@lightofhope.co.uk
- Website
- www.lightofhope.co.uk
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- The Hope Centre
- Venue Address
-
Hampden Buildings
Hampden Road
Sale
Manchester
Cheshire - Postcode
- M33 7UB
Who is it for?
- Ages
- Ages up to 16 years old
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- No
- Referral Details
Please contact light of hope if you require further information.
- Cost Information
- £25 for an hour session, £12.50 for half hour session
Victim Support Trafford
Victim Support Trafford
Victim Support & Witness Service Trafford is part of an independent national charity which helps people cope with crime by providing practical help, information and emotional support, whether or not the matter has been reported to the Police. Staff and volunteers provide face-to-face support to victims of such crimes as burglary, assault, rape/sexual assault, domestic abuse and to families bereaved by homicide through the National Homicide Service.
Additionally, anyone attending criminal courts as a witness, for the prosecution or defence, can receive support from the Witness Service and Young Witness Service. Practical help, information and emotional support are available before, during and after any criminal proceedings.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 912 3238
- Website
- Victim Support
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- Cost Information
- Free and confidential

Safe Families for Children (Greater Manchester)
Safe Families for Children (Greater Manchester)

Safe Families for Children is a registered charity which aims to support families in crisis. Working with families with at least one child under 12 our trained volunteers befriend parents or children under 12 and can offer overnight respite as well as offer additional resource help.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 413 5130
- gm@safefamiliesforchildren.com
- Website
- https://www.safefamiliesforchildren.com/
Where to go
- Venue Address
-
Unit 9, Brewery Yard
Deva City Office Park
Salford
- Postcode
- M3 7BB
- Venue Notes
Support is offered to your home
When is it on?
- Days & Times
- Office hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Who is it for?
- Ages
- 0-12's
- Eligibility Details
Families where services are involved such as health visitors, early help or social workers. There needs to be at least 1 child aged under 12 in the family.
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- Yes
- Referral Details
referrals are made through local authority by early help teams, social workers, health visitors, schools.
- Cost Information
- no cost
How accessible is this service?
- Further Details
We support in families' homes

West School Nursing Team
West School Nursing Team

UPDATE 24 MAY 2017
If your child has been affected by the Manchester Arena attack and requires any support please contact their School Nursing Team on the numbers below.
You need to speak to the team which covers the area where your child attends school, not where you live :
North (Stretford and Old Trafford) – 0161 912 5179
West (Partington, Flixton, Urmston) – 0161 746 3810
South (Timperley, Hale, Altrincham, Bowdon) – 0161 912 2340
Central (Sale) 912 3395
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Every school-aged child has access to the School Nursing Service which comprises of a team of Nurses with additional training in school health, and Support Workers.
The School Nursing Service aims to promote the health of the school-aged child through screening, immunisation, health assessments and health promotion activities.
The service offers information and advice to children, young people and families on a range of health related issues as well as referral to more specialist services.
Please choose your local team:
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 746 3810
- https://www.facebook.com/traffordschoolnurses/?fref=nf
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Cornhill Clinic
- Venue Address
-
59
Cornhill Road
Urmston
Manchester
- Postcode
- M41 5SZ
When is it on?
- Days & Times
- Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- Yes
- Referral Details
Self referral, GP, Health professional or Social care professional

Autistic Society Greater Manchester Area (ASGMA)
Autistic Society Greater Manchester Area (ASGMA)
The Autistic Society Greater Manchester Area (ASGMA) is a registered charity, and a We provide support for parents & carers through our Autism Information and Family Support Project.
We also provide direct support for people with autistic spectrum conditions, including Asperger Syndrome/Higher Functioning Autism, through our Aspirations Project and Autism Lifeskills Project.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 866 8483
- admin@asgma.org.uk
- Website
- Autistic Society of Greater Manchester Area (ASGMA) Website
- https://www.facebook.com/ASGMA/
- https://twitter.com/ASGMAManchester
- Extra details
Offices in our Stretford Resource Centre are open 8.45am to 4.15pm, Monday to Friday. At other times, please us a message by email or phone and we will reply to you as soon as we can.
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- ASGMA Autism Resource Centre
- Venue Address
-
1114
Chester Road
Stretford
Manchester
Manchester - Postcode
- M32 0HL
- Venue Notes
Bus Routes: X50, 255 and 33 from Piccadilly.
Metrolink from Piccadilly (line 2): arrive at Stretford Metrolink station.
Who is it for?
- Ages
- Over 11
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- No
- Cost Information
- Free

Trafford Carers Centre
Trafford Carers Centre

Trafford Carers Centre is here to offer help and support to any unpaid Carers in the Trafford area that may need support in their caring role.
As a registered charity all of our services are free to any Carers regardless of their type of caring role.
We have a dedicated team of caseworkers to support every caring role; from Learning & Disability, Autism & Asperger’s, Dementia, Stroke, Health, End of Life and Young Carers.
Our caseworkers are here to provide any carer with;
- Advice
- Advocacy
- Help with a free Carer's Assessment
- Counselling
- Help with the Emergency card scheme
- Emotional support
- Assistance with applying for funding
- Welfare & Benefits advice
- Health Checks
- Home visits
- Information
- Complementary therapies
- Training sessions
Along with this Trafford Carers Centre also has a bereavement support group, an emergency helpline, young carers support group, an Art club, Craft club and a Choir.
Carers Week 2018 is coming in June, please see our What's on Guide for more information!
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 848 2400
- info@traffordcarerscentre.org.uk
- Website
- www.traffordcarerscentre.org.uk/
- https://www.facebook.com/TraffordCarers
- https://www.twitter.com/@TraffordCarers
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Trafford Carers Centre
- Venue Address
-
19b
School Road
Sale
Manchester
- Postcode
- M33 7XX
When is it on?
- Days & Times
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am - 4pm and Wednesday 10am – 8pm
Who is it for?
- Ages
- Young carers and adult carers all welcome
- Offering Services To
- Carers
- Eligibility Details
We are a registered charity that provides support to unpaid carers looking after someone in the Trafford area.
Many people don't realise they are carers - please pass our details on to anyone who you think may need our support.
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- Yes
- Referral Details
There are many ways you can refer to us:
- You can call the Centre's Helpline or contact us by email
- Ask your social worker or GP to refer you
- Refer yourself via our online form on our website
- Contact us via Facebook or Twitter
- Come and visit our centre
- Or come and meet one of our caseworkers at our many outreach posts across Trafford.
- Cost Information
- Free and/or discounted services to eligible carers
- Related Links
-
Carers News - January to March 2019 (PDF)
How accessible is this service?
- Further Details
Disabled access to all sites via lifts or stairlift. Disabled toilets accessible at Sale Waterside.
Children's Centre Family Support
Children's Centre Family Support
Supporting parents to enhance their skills and resolve problems to promote their children's well-being and development.
Contact us for more details.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 912 2122
- PartingtonCCandEarlyHelpHub@trafford.gov.uk
- https://www.facebook.com/puwacc
- Related Organisation
- Partington Children's Centre & Early Help Hub
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Partington Children's Centre and Early Help Hub
- Venue Address
-
106
Central Road
Partington
Manchester
- Postcode
- M31 4FL
Who is it for?
- Ages
- From birth to 5 years old
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- Yes
- Referral Details
You can refer yourself or can be referred by a professional. A Request for Services form has to be completed, available from the centre.
Children's Centre Family Support
Children's Centre Family Support
Supporting parents to enhance their skills and resolve problems to promote their children's well-being and development.
Contact us for more details.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 912 5020
- StretfordCCandEarlyHelpHub@trafford.gov.uk
- https://www.facebook.com/OTSCC
- Related Organisation
- Stretford Children's Centre & Early Help Hub
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Stretford Children's Centre & Early Help Hub
- Venue Address
-
9
Poplar Road
Stretford
Manchester
- Postcode
- M32 9AN
Who is it for?
- Ages
- From birth to 11 years old
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- Yes
- Referral Details
You can refer yourself or can be referred by a professional. A Request for Services form has to be completed, available from the centre.
- Cost Information
- Free
How accessible is this service?
- Facilities
-
Wheelchair Access
Accessible Toilet
Healthy Setting Award
Disabled Parking
Parking - Further Details
If you need more information regarding accessibility please contact the centre.

The Counselling & Family Centre - Perinatal Service
The Counselling & Family Centre - Perinatal Service

Perinatal Counselling is counselling specifically around issues that may arise in relation to pregnancy, childbirth and the time after having a baby.
The Perinatal Counselling Service at CFC is for women and men who would like support in coping with issues relating to pregnancy such as body image issues, acceptance and adjustment to pregnancy, birth experience, pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death), depression that is occurring in relation to pregnancy or postnatal depression and support in pregnancy following the loss of a baby.
This list is not exhaustive and if you feel you would like to discuss your issues with the Perinatal Counsellor she will be happy to see you, take you through the assessment process and work out with you the best options to provide the support you need.
Who to contact
- Telephone
-
0161 941 7754
0161 941 7782 - appointments@thecfc.org.uk
- Website
- www.thecfc.org.uk/
- http://www.facebook.com/cfcalty/
- https://twitter.com/cfc_alty
- Related Organisation
- The Counselling & Family Centre
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- The Counselling and Family Centre
- Venue Address
-
40
Mayors Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
- Postcode
- WA15 9RP
When is it on?
- Days & Times
- Monday to Thursday 9am to 9pm, Friday 9am to 4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm
Who is it for?
- Ages
- All
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- No
- Cost Information
- We offer a free assessment and up to 8 free counselling sessions for those from households with a low income. Otherwise sessions are charged between £5 and £45 per session depending on income.
How accessible is this service?
- Facilities
-
Wheelchair Access
Accessible Toilet - Further Details
Full disabled accessibilty
Free parking is available outside the centre and we're just a short walk from Altrincham Interchange (bus station/train station/tram stop/taxi rank).
Our centre is set by Stamford Park, a tranquil environment just outside Altrincham town centre.
Counselling at CFC is open ended, meaning you can attend for as long as you like. Each session lasts for about an hour and you will see the same counsellor each week.

Central School Nursing Team
Central School Nursing Team

The Trafford School Nursing Service aims to promote the health of the school-aged child. All children from Reception year to year 11 who attend a Trafford school or who are not on a school roll but live in Trafford (for instance Home Educated children) are offered a service.
Children are routinely offered growth screening in Reception Year and Year 6 and hearing screening in Reception year. The School Nursing Service also supports the delivery of the immunisation programme in secondary schools.
The service can offer information, advice, support and referral to specialist agencies to children, young people and families on a range of health related issues including medical conditions, behavioural difficulties and lifestyle issues. The service is delivered through health promotion activities, drop-in services in primary and secondary schools and one to one contacts. The service can be accessed directly by parents/ carers, children/ young people themselves or through referral from other professionals.
The best way to contact School Nurses is through school. Alternatively you can contact us through the local area Family Support Team, see below.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 912 3395
- pcm-tra.traffordschoolnurseteamcentral@nhs.net
- https://www.facebook.com/traffordschoolnurses/?fref=nf
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Sale Waterside
- Venue Address
-
4th Floor
Waterside Plaza
Sale
Manchester
- Postcode
- M33 7ZF
Who is it for?
- Ages
- From birth to 15 years old
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- No
- Cost Information
- Free

North School Nursing Team
North School Nursing Team

The Trafford School Nursing Service aims to promote the health of the school-aged child. All children from Reception year to year 11 who attend a Trafford school or who are not on a school roll but live in Trafford (for instance Home Educated children) are offered a service.
Children are routinely offered growth screening in Reception Year and Year 6 and hearing screening in Reception year. The School Nursing Service also supports the delivery of the immunisation programme in secondary schools.
The service can offer information, advice, support and referral to specialist agencies to children, young people and families on a range of health related issues including medical conditions, behavioural difficulties and lifestyle issues. The service is delivered through health promotion activities, drop-in services in primary and secondary schools and one to one contacts. The service can be accessed directly by parents/ carers, children/ young people themselves or through referral from other professionals.
The best way to contact School Nurses is through school. Alternatively you can contact us through the local area Family Support Team, see below.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 912 5179
- https://www.facebook.com/traffordschoolnurses/?fref=nf
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Trafford Town Hall
- Venue Address
-
Talbot Road
Stretford
Manchester
- Postcode
- M32 0TH
Who is it for?
- Ages
- From birth to 10 years old
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- No
- Cost Information
- Free

West School Nursing Team
West School Nursing Team

The Trafford School Nursing Service aims to promote the health of the school-aged child. All children from Reception year to year 11 who attend a Trafford school or who are not on a school roll but live in Trafford (for instance Home Educated children) are offered a service.
Children are routinely offered growth screening in Reception Year and Year 6 and hearing screening in Reception year. The School Nursing Service also supports the delivery of the immunisation programme in secondary schools.
The service can offer information, advice, support and referral to specialist agencies to children, young people and families on a range of health related issues including medical conditions, behavioural difficulties and lifestyle issues. The service is delivered through health promotion activities, drop-in services in primary and secondary schools and one to one contacts. The service can be accessed directly by parents/ carers, children/ young people themselves or through referral from other professionals.
The best way to contact School Nurses is through school. Alternatively you can contact us through the local area Family Support Team, see below.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 746 3837
- joanne.oakes@trafford.nhs.uk
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Cornhill Clinic
- Venue Address
-
59
Cornhill Road
Manchester
- Postcode
- M41 5SZ
Who is it for?
- Ages
- From birth to 10 years old
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- No

Trafford Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS)
Trafford Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS)

Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) is a registered charity offering support to individuals and families who are affected by domestic abuse. We support both female and male victims of domestic abuse who live or work in the Trafford area. We also support Children and Young people who are/have witnessed Domestic Abuse.
Services Include:
- Refuge Accommodation
- Tier 2 Move on accommmodation
- Floating Support Service
- Supporting Change Service (outreach, short term support service)
- Children and Young Peoples Support Service
- Training Programmes including:
- True Colours - 6 week DA awareness course
- Back to me - 5 week personal development programme
- Speak Out Speak Now -6 week healthy relationship coursse for young adults 13-17
- R'Space - 7 week programme for 5-13yr who are living in or have witnessed domestic abuse in the household
- Speak Out Speak Now Workshop 13-17yr
- R'Space Workshop 3-12yr
- Training for Professionals
- Counselling for Adults & Children
- Womens Group
Domestic Abuse can happen to anyone - it has no regard for your sex, your age, the amount of money you have, where you live, what ethnicity you are, whether you are gay, straight or transgender, or if you are religious or not.
Once abuse has started it is likely to happen again. Abuse is rarely an isolated, one-off incident. Usually, it is part of a pattern of controlling behaviour that becomes worse with time.
Who to contact
- Telephone
-
0161 872 7368
0845 450 0789 (Refuge)
01618727386 - info@tdas.org.uk
- Website
- Trafford Domestic Abuse Service Website
- https://www.facebook.com/Trafford-Domestic-Abuse-Services-586104688199578/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
- https://www.twitter.com/tweet_tdas
- Extra details
Phone line open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Oakland House
- Venue Address
-
Ground Floor East - Oakland House
76 Talbot Road
Old Trafford
Manchester
- Postcode
- M16 0PQ
- Venue Notes
There is no parking
Who is it for?
- Ages
- All ages
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- Yes
- Referral Details
You can refer yourself at any time. There is also an agency referral form that can be completed with your consent by someone else working with you.
- Cost Information
- Free
How accessible is this service?
- Facilities
- Wheelchair Access
- Further Details
Wheel Chair access at the rear of the building
The Northern Sexual Health @ Talkshop
The Northern Sexual Health @ Talkshop
Trafford Sexual Health at Talkshop provides a one stop shop for young people aged 19 and under, providing free and confidential contraceptive and sexual health services. We work with the Talkshop youth workers to provice a young person friendly service, and you can talk to us about any problems or issues you might have.
We offer the following services free of charge:
- Contraceptive advice and supplies
- Contraceptive implants and injections
- Emergency contraception
- Free condoms
- Pregnancy testing
- Termination of pregnancy information
- Chlamydia/RUClear screening
- General health advice - smoking, diet, breast awareness and testicular self examination
- Referral to other agencies
All of our services are free and confidential for all ages, including under 16s.
Interpreters are available upon request, please call us to arrange an appointment and let them know which language you need
Emergency Contraception
Don’t forget emergency hormonal contraception can be given up to 72 hours (sometimes 120 hours) after unprotected sex and is available free from all contraceptive and sexual health clinics and some pharmacies (even if you are under 16).
Copper coils can also be used for emergency contraception up to five days after unprotected sex, please call 0161 701 1555 to arrange (we don't provide this at Talkshop but we can arrange for you to visit one of our other clinics)
For our opening times please visit our website
http://www.thenorthernsexualhealth.co.uk
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 912 2453
- urmstonclinic.enquires@mft.nhs.uk
- Website
- https://www.thenorthernsexualhealth.co.uk
- https://www.facebook.com/bridgewaterSH/
- https://twitter.com/traffsexhealth
- Extra details
Please enter contact notes
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Sale Waterside
- Venue Address
-
Waterside Plaza
Sale
Manchester
- Postcode
- M33 7ZF
When is it on?
- Days & Times
- Talkshop runs every Monday, 3pm - 6pm (we well also open on Thursday 3pm - 6pm from 23rd November 2017)
Who is it for?
- Ages
- Young people aged 19 and under
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- No
- Cost Information
- All of our services are free and confidential
How accessible is this service?
- Facilities
-
Wheelchair Access
Accessible Toilet - Further Details
There is no parking available at this clinic. If you require an interpretor please contact the clinic on 0161 749 1160 who can arrange one in advance

Together Trust
Together Trust

Together Trust is a charity providing a wide range of care, special education and community services for children and adults with autism, learning difficulties and/or complex needs.
At Together Trust we believe everybody deserves an equal chance in life. There are no exceptions. We provide a wide range of support services including fostering, residential, short breaks, community, family support and specialist educational support through our schools and college.
We can also offer families and carers a wide range of training, consultancy and support to help people make choices and have control. We accept referrals from all over the UK with our services based in the North West of England and the surrounding areas.
In addition to local authority funded places, our services can be purchased by families, carers, and service users over the age of 18 or their brokers via a direct payment, individual budget, individual service fund or personal/private funds.
For further information please visit http://www.togethertrust.org.uk/
Who to contact
- Telephone
-
0161 283 4848
0800 013 0014 (out of hours) - enquiries@togethertrust.org.uk
- Website
- Together Trust
- https://www.facebook.com/SupportTogetherTrust
- https://twitter.com/TogetherTrust
- Extra details
Together Trust offers a variety of services, support and activities. For further details, please visit our website www.togethertrust.org.uk or contact us between Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm on 0161 283 4848
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- The Together Trust Centre
- Venue Address
-
Together Trust Campus
Schools Hill
Cheadle
Stockport
Cheshire - Postcode
- SK8 1JE
- Venue Notes
Together Trust’s main campus is based at Schools Hill, Cheadle, Stockport SK8 1JE.
Situated on the south side of Manchester, we are ideally placed next to the A34 bypass. We have a number of parking bays which includes designated disabled parking.
When is it on?
- Days & Times
- Together Trust offers a variety of services, support and activities. For further details, please visit our website www.togethertrust.org.uk or contact us between Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm on 0161 283 4848
Who is it for?
- Ages
- All ages
- Supporting People With
-
Learning disability
Mental health conditions
Autistic Spectrum
Communication impairment
Physical impairment
Challenging Behaviour
Profound or Multiple Needs
Hearing impairment
Visual impairment - Eligibility Details
Together Trust provides a wide range of care, special education and community services for children and adults with behavioural challenges, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, complex health needs and autism.
As a charity we are committed to providing cost effective, high quality services to young people, adults and families in need.
Further information regarding Together Trust’s services contact us on 0161 283 4848 or visit www.togethertrust.org.uk
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- Yes
- Referral Details
We welcome contact from parents/carers and professionals who are interested in any of our services, as it gives us the opportunity to explain more about ourselves and to answer any questions that you may have.
Together Trust can accept direct referrals for some services however for more information please contact us on 0161 283 4848 or visit www.togethertrust.org.uk . Some of our services can be funded via individual budgets or direct payments. We are also able work with brokerage services to deliver tailored packages of support to meet your budget and goals.
Further information regarding any Together Trust’s service and how to access a service, you can contact us on 0161 283 4848 or visit www.togethertrust.org.uk where you can also find information for our upcoming events.
- Cost Information
- In addition to local authority funded services, some of our services can be purchased by families, carers, and service users over the age of 18 or their brokers via a direct payment, individual budget, individual service fund or personal/private funds. For more information you can contact us on 0161 283 4848 or visit www.togethertrust.org.uk
How accessible is this service?
- Facilities
-
Wheelchair Access
Accessible Toilet
Interpretation available
Disabled Parking
Sensory Room/Play
Parking - Further Details
Together Trust’s main campus is based at Schools Hill, Cheadle, Stockport SK8 1JE. Situated on the south side of Manchester, we are ideally placed next to the A34 bypass with a number of parking bays which includes designated disabled parking.
Many of our services are fully DDA compliant with sensory adaptations to provide low stimulus environments.
We make every effort to make reasonable adjustments to meet child, young person and adult’s needs.
For more detailed information regarding the accessibility of a service, please visit our website www.togethertrust.org.uk or contact us on 0161 283 4848

Trafford Talkshop
Trafford Talkshop

Talkshop is a specialist advice and information service for young people aged between 13 and 19 years old (up to 25 depending on circumstances). Based at Sale Waterside, our aim is to support your needs through offering a variety of services in a friendly environment. The Talkshop staff team consists of qualified youth workers who offer a non-judgemental, confidential service to young people across the borough.
The Talkshop operates a drop in service Monday to Thursday afternoons where you can pop in to speak to a youth worker. Some of the issues our youth workers can offer support with include healthy relationships, family breakdowns, bullying, sexual health, sexuality, anger, self harm, depression, homelessness, drugs and alcohol mis-use.
Where Talkshop can also signpost you on to other agencies and local services. We work in partnership with a number of agencies, including Connexions, HOST (Housing Options Service Trafford), Trafford College, Surestart, YOS, CAMHS, 42nd Street, Phoenix Futures, Fairbridge and The Princes Trust.
The Talkshop offer a confidential service. This enables us to offer a safe and non-judgemental environment for young people to seek the help they need.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 912 2453
- talkshop@trafford.gov.uk
- https://www.facebook.com/Talkshoptrafford
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Sale Waterside
- Venue Address
-
Ground Floor
Waterside Plaza
Sale
Manchester
- Postcode
- M33 7ZF
When is it on?
- Days & Times
- Monday Drop-In 1-3pm, sexual health clinic 3-6pm, Tuesday Drop-In 1-5pm, Wednesday Drop-In 1-5pm, Thursday Drop-In 1-3pm, sexual health clinic 3-6pm
Who is it for?
- Ages
- From 13 to 18 years
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- No
- Cost Information
- Free
How accessible is this service?
- Facilities
- Accessible Toilet
- Further Details
We have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.

Trafford Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Mentoring and Mental Health support
Trafford Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Mentoring and Mental Health support

Talkshop delivers personalised mentoring programmes for young people aged 11-18, who have experienced or are at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation. The programme is agreed with each young person based on their needs and strengths.
- We work with young people help them think through what has happened
- We advocate on behalf of the young person with other professionals to ensure that their thoughts and feelings are heard
- We help young people learn about grooming and e-safety, and how to avoid risky situations
We can also support young people to work with the 42nd Street CSE Mental Health Practitioner, who is based in the Talkshop.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 912 2453
- talkshop@trafford.gov.uk
- https://www.facebook.com/Talkshoptrafford
- Related Organisation
- 42nd Street Trafford Talkshop
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Sale Waterside
- Venue Address
-
Ground Floor
Waterside Plaza
Sale
Manchester
- Postcode
- M33 7ZF
When is it on?
- Days & Times
- Appointments to suit young people through out the week.
Who is it for?
- Ages
- From 13 to 18 years
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- Yes
- Referral Details
If you are concerned about yourself or a friend, please call Talkshop confidentially for more information.
- Cost Information
- Free
How accessible is this service?
- Facilities
- Accessible Toilet
- Further Details
We have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.
Child Action Northwest (Community Based Services)
Child Action Northwest (Community Based Services)
Inspiring Lives and Changing Futures– it’s what we have been doing since 1886! We believe that every child has the right to achieve their full potential whatever their circumstances.
We’re working in the heart of communities wherever there’s a need. In partnership with other organisations, we work together to end family cycles of deprivation, drug and alcohol abuse, youth crime, teenage pregnancies, and broken families.
Child Action Northwest supports children and young people in our care to be the best they can in order to have the opportunity to succeed in school, to grow up to enjoy healthy relationships, to have access to training and employment opportunities to be successful in the world of work.
We believe that families are the bedrock of networks, neighbourhoods and communities that form the fabric of so much of our everyday lives. That’s why we’re supporting and strengthening families across the region where parents are struggling with problems such as unemployment, addictions, domestic violence, relationship breakdown, mental and physical health problems. We offer a range of projects that can dovetail together across a range of disciplines to strengthen families and communities and ultimately bring about a better quality of life for the children and young people in those areas we serve.
Our innovative services have been developed to be complementary and work in harmony with each other to deliver a complete solution to improving the lives of the children and young people, families and communities that we support. Underpinning all of our work is a commitment to bring about better chances for children and young people in some of the most difficult circumstances and deprived communities across the North West.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 745 9328
- info@canw.org.uk
- Website
- Child Action North West website
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Child Action Northwest (Community Based Services)
- Venue Address
-
41
Duchy Road
Salford
Manchester
- Postcode
- M6 7JT
Who is it for?
- Ages
- 0 - 15 years
- Supporting People With
- Substance misuse
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- No
- Cost Information
- Free

Central Health Visiting Team
Central Health Visiting Team

This service covers the Sale area of Trafford.
Who are we?
Health Visitors are qualified, registered nurses with specialist knowledge of community and public health, child health, and health promotion and education.We work in teams with Community Staff Nurses, Community Nursery Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Interpreters.
What do we do?
We aim to promote the physical health and mental well-being of children and their families, and to safeguard and promote children’s welfare. We work together with parents and carers to ensure that children have the best start in life and are able to achieve their full potential. We work closely with others, including Midwives, GPs, School Nurses, Speech Therapists, Children’ Centres, Nurseries, Schools, Social Workers, Hospital and Mental Health Services. We help to deliver the “Healthy Child Programme” which offers every family screening tests, immunisations, developmental reviews, and information and guidance to support parenting and healthy choices.
What services are provided?
We can offer you support and information about:
- Family health and wellbeing including support for mothers with postnatal depression
- Infant feeding with special knowledge of breast feeding and weaning
- Parenting concerns and issues
- Child growth and development
- Language development and early learning
- Behaviour difficulties, including sleeping, eating, potty training, temper tantrums
- Healthy eating, play, safety and activity
- Common childhood infections/illnesses and immunisation
- Common skin problems
- Accident prevention
- Your health - including diet and food; giving up smoking; bereavement; and violence in the family
When do I see a Health Visitor?
First contact with a Health Visitor can be at the antenatal stage (before a baby is born). Once a baby is born, and then at various stages within a child's life, depending on need, we can visit you at home, or see you at the Child Health Clinic/ Well Baby Clinic, Children’s Centre, doctor’s surgery or health centre. You can contact us by phone with any questions and to seek advice.
Named Health Visitors for early years settings
All school nursery classes, day nurseries and preschool playgroups have a named Health Visitor for support and childminders have access to their local Health Visiting Teams. Find out more about named health visitors for early years settings.
Who to contact
- Telephone
-
Joan Keenan (Sale Moor) 0161 912 1881
Liz O'Brien (Sale West) 0161 912 2287 -
joan.keenan@trafford.nhs.net
liz.obrien@trafford.nhs.uk
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Sale Waterside
- Venue Address
-
4th Floor
Waterside Plaza
Sale
Manchester
- Postcode
- M33 7ZF
When is it on?
- Days & Times
- Monday to Friday, 9am till 4.30pm
Who is it for?
- Ages
- From birth to 5 years old
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- No
- Cost Information
- Free
- Related Links
-
Named health visitors for early years settings

North Health Visiting Team
North Health Visiting Team

This service covers the Stretford and Old Trafford areas of Trafford.
Who are we?
Health Visitors are qualified, registered nurses with specialist knowledge of community and public health, child health, and health promotion and education. We work in teams with Community Staff Nurses, Community Nursery Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Interpreters.
What do we do?
We aim to promote the physical health and mental well-being of children and their families, and to safeguard and promote children’s welfare. We work together with parents and carers to ensure that children have the best start in life and are able to achieve their full potential. We work closely with others, including Midwives, GPs, School Nurses, Speech Therapists, Children’ Centres, Nurseries, Schools, Social Workers, Hospital and Mental Health Services. We help to deliver the “Healthy Child Programme” which offers every family screening tests, immunisations, developmental reviews, and information and guidance to support parenting and healthy choices.
What services are provided?
We can offer you support and information about:
- Family health and wellbeing including support for mothers with postnatal depression
- Infant feeding with special knowledge of breast feeding and weaning
- Parenting concerns and issues
- Child growth and development
- Language development and early learning
- Behaviour difficulties, including sleeping, eating, potty training, temper tantrums
- Healthy eating, play, safety and activity
- Common childhood infections/illnesses and immunisation
- Common skin problems
- Accident prevention
- Your health - including diet and food; giving up smoking; bereavement; and violence in the family
When do I see a Health Visitor?
First contact with a Health Visitor can be at the antenatal stage (before a baby is born). Once a baby is born, and then at various stages within a child's life, depending on need, we can visit you at home, or see you at the Child Health Clinic/ Well Baby clinic, Children’s Centre, doctor’s surgery or health centre. You can contact us by phone with any questions and to seek advice.
Named Health Visitors for early years settings
All school nursery classes, day nurseries and preschool playgroups have a named Health Visitor for support and childminders have access to their local Health Visiting Teams. Find out more about named health visitors for early years settings.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 912 5567
- Traffordhealthvisiting@nhs.net
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Trafford Town Hall
- Venue Address
-
Talbot Road
Stretford
Manchester
- Postcode
- M32 0TH
When is it on?
- Days & Times
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm
Who is it for?
- Ages
- From birth to 5 years old
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- No
- Cost Information
- Free
- Related Links
-
Named health visitors for early years settings

South Health Visiting Team
South Health Visiting Team

This service covers the Altrincham and Timperley areas of Trafford.
Who are we?
Health Visitors are qualified, registered nurses with specialist knowledge of community and public health, child health, and health promotion and education.We work in teams with Community Staff Nurses, Community Nursery Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Interpreters.
What do we do?
We aim to promote the physical health and mental well-being of children and their families, and to safeguard and promote children’s welfare. We work together with parents and carers to ensure that children have the best start in life and are able to achieve their full potential. We work closely with others, including Midwives, GPs, School Nurses, Speech Therapists, Children’ Centres, Nurseries, Schools, Social Workers, Hospital and Mental Health Services. We help to deliver the “Healthy Child Programme” which offers every family screening tests, immunisations, developmental reviews, and information and guidance to support parenting and healthy choices.
What services are provided?
We can offer you support and information about:
- Family health and wellbeing including support for mothers with postnatal depression
- Infant feeding with special knowledge of breast feeding and weaning
- Parenting concerns and issues
- Child growth and development
- Language development and early learning
- Behaviour difficulties, including sleeping, eating, potty training, temper tantrums
- Healthy eating, play, safety and activity
- Common childhood infections/illnesses and immunisation
- Common skin problems
- Accident prevention
- Your health - including diet and food; giving up smoking; bereavement; and violence in the family
When do I see a Health Visitor?
First contact with a Health Visitor can be at the antenatal stage (before a baby is born). Once a baby is born, and then at various stages within a child's life, depending on need, we can visit you at home, or see you at the Child Health Clinic/ Well Baby Clinic, Children’s Centre, doctor’s surgery or health centre. You can contact us by phone with any questions and to seek advice.
Named Health Visitors for early years settings
All school nursery classes, day nurseries and preschool playgroups have a named Health Visitor for support and childminders have access to their local Health Visiting Teams. Find out more about Named health visitors for early years settings.
Who to contact
- Telephone
-
0161 912 4044 Altrincham Team or
0161 912 3355 Timperley Team - pcn-tr.TraffordsouthHVTeams@nhs.net
- https://www.facebook.com/TraffordHealthVisitors/
- Extra details
Jacqui Binns and Helen McNulty manage the Altrincham, Timperley health visiting teams and the South School nursing team. Please contact either of them if you have a compliment or issue to discuss.
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Sale Waterside
- Venue Address
-
4th Floor
Waterside Plaza
Sale
Manchester
- Postcode
- M33 7ZF
When is it on?
- Days & Times
- Monday to Friday, 9am till 4.30pm
Who is it for?
- Ages
- From birth to 5 years old
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- No
- Cost Information
- Free
- Related Links
-
Named health visitors for early years settings
How accessible is this service?
- Further Details
none
Home-Start Family Support
Home-Start Family Support
Home-Start Trafford and Salford supports families going through difficult times by providing volunteers who visit them regularly in their own homes. As a parent you might ask for Home-Start's help for all sorts of reasons:
- You may be feeling isolated in your community, have no family nearby and be struggling to make friends
- You may be finding it hard to cope because of your own, or your child's illness.
- You may have been hit hard by the death of a loved one
- You may be really struggling with emotional and physical demands of having twins or triplets - perhaps born into an already large family.
Help is at hand. We support any family living in Trafford with a child of any age or any family living in Salford who have at least one child under the age of five and who maybe finding it hard to cope.
But what do we mean by 'support'? If you ask for Home-Start's help you can be sure of total confidentiality. Almost 25% of families refer themselves, the remainder having requests made on their behalf e.g. by a health visitor or GP.
We offer 3 types of support for Trafford families, they are:-
- A couple of home visits from Home-Start staff, for example information will be provided about other services/referrals maybe made and encouragement to access universal services.
- 4 months support (40 hours maximum) from a Family Support Worker within the Home-Start staff team
- Parent to parent, 2 hour weekly volunteer befriending support, available for a maximum of 6 months.
After asking for our support you will meet with one of our local co-ordinators who will carefully match you with one of our volunteers. Our volunteers, who all have parenting experience, will visit you for a couple of hours a week and give you both emotional and practical help.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0161 865 4222
- admin@hsts.org.uk
- Website
- www.hsts.org.uk/
Where to go
- Name of Venue
- Stretford Children's Centre & Early Help Hub
- Venue Address
-
9
Poplar Road
Stretford
Manchester
Manchester - Postcode
- M32 9AN
Who is it for?
- Ages
- From birth to 18 years of age (or up to 25 yrs with complex and additional needs)
- Eligibility Details
Any family living in Trafford with a child of any age can be referred to Home-Start Trafford and Salford for support, if they are going through difficulties. With the family’s permission, mothers, fathers, step-parents, grandparents and carers can all benefit.
How to use this service
- Referral Required?
- Yes
- Referral Details
Families can refer themselves or they can be referred by other agencies, for example:
- Health Visitors
- Social Workers
- Midwives
- Community Nurses
- Teachers
- Probation officers
- Playgroup workers
- GPs
- Cost Information
- Free
How accessible is this service?
- Facilities
-
Wheelchair Access
Accessible Toilet
Disabled Parking
Parking - Further Details
Parking (including disabled parking), Accessible toilet and wheelchair access.