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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

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.

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.

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.

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.   

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.

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.

See Trafford's Carers, Family and Friends Strategy for how we are working to:

• promote the independence and physical and mental wellbeing of carers and their families.
• empower and support carers to manage their caring roles and have a life outside of caring.
• ensure that all carers receive the right support, at the right time, in the right place, including when caring comes to an end.
• respect the right of all carers to decide and choose in relation to how much care they will provide.
• ensure all carers will be respected and listened to as expert care partners and will be actively involved in care planning, shared decision-making and reviewing services.
• ensure all carers have access to training & learning to support their caring role.

Supporting parents to enhance their skills and resolve problems to promote their children's well-being and development.

Contact us for more details.

Supporting parents to enhance their skills and resolve problems to promote their children's well-being and development.

Contact us for more details.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 course 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.

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

https://www.talkshop.co.uk

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/

https://www.youtube.com/user/Thetogethertrust

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.

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 42^nd Street CSE Mental Health Practitioner, who is based in the Talkshop.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:-

1. 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.
2. 4 months support (40 hours maximum) from a Family Support Worker within the Home-Start staff team
3. 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.