Being young and LGBT, or not sure, can sometimes be difficult. Everyone has their own strengths and skills and you can draw on these to help you feel more confident about being yourself. Sometimes you will need some support from other people who have different strengths…
Leaving Care - Advice and support for when you leave care. Council’s responsibilities - As a corporate parent for children in care we have certain responsibilities. Residential homes - Accommodation for young people that have emotional, attachment or behaviour difficulties. Independent reviews - Reviewing the needs…
If you're in care and aged 7-12 (Junior) or 13-19 (Senior) you're welcome to come along to one of these groups in your local area. Junior groups offer activities such as archery, arts and crafts, cookery and games. The senior group gives you the chance to influence…
Early Detection and Intervention Team (EDIT) is a specialist psychological therapy service that works with young people aged 14 – 35 years who are experiencing distress and symptoms such as: Hearing or seeing things that others cannot Feeling paranoid or suspicious of people or certain…
FFLAG is dedicated to supporting parents and their gay, lesbian and bisexual sons and daughters, helping parents understand, accept and support their family members with love and pride. Visit the webiste below for full information.
Find out about things to do, get information about issues that might affect you, find out about services that are here to support you and discover the latest opportunities for young people in Wigan and Leigh. Things to doFind activities for young people run by…
We Are Explorers is a youth organisation that supports queer and questioning young folx in the wider Leigh area. Our support includes: A free weekly youth group for queer and questioning 11-18 year olds. Additional provision is offered during school holidays. Free opportunities for queer…
Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre was established in 2010 and is a Network Partner of Carers Trust. In November 2020, Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre merged with Wigan and Leigh Young Carers to unite as one Charity, Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre. At the…
Young carers and their families do not always know where to go for help. You may not have realised that your child is a young carer, as it’s just part of your family life, or you may have hit a crisis point and don’t know…
If you want to change something that affects young people in Wigan Borough, the Youth Cabinet might be for you. They campaign to make things better for young people in Wigan. For more information and contact details please select the link provided
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