ACORN II
A multi-site randomised controlled trial to evaluate the impact of a group treatment for antenatal anxiety
ACORN II
A multi-site randomised controlled trial to evaluate the impact of a group treatment for antenatal anxiety
NHS Perinatal Mental Health Signposting – this page offers resources and signposting for mental health support in Greater Manchester.
Manchester Mind: Offers mental health support, a mums’ support group, and self-care resources for new parents in Manchester.
Greater Manchester Parenting Collective: A hub of parenting advice, support services, and community connections across Greater Manchester.
Manchester Pregnancy Talking Therapies: Provides free NHS talking therapies during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Proud 2 B Parents: Delivers inclusive support and resources for LGBT+ parents and parents-to-be.
Dads Matter – A support group helping dads and dads-to-be with mental health, emotional wellbeing, and parenting.
Home-Start Manchester – Supports families from all backgrounds with young children, tackling mental health challenges, isolation, and digital access.
PANDAS – Offers in-person and virtual support groups for parents experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties, from conception through early parenthood. There are a number of groups based across the North West.
Manchester Women Together – a hub for resources, signposting, and community for women’s health in Manchester.
Carer & Family Support
Carers Manchester: Provides information and support for carers across Greater Manchester.
Mental Health Support
Greater Manchester Mental Health 24/7 Helpline: Freephone numbers offering mental health support and listening lounges across Greater Manchester.
Foodbanks
Greater Together Manchester: provides a map of the foodbanks across greater Manchester.
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support Services
Saheli Call: Support for South Asian women facing domestic violence in Manchester.
Call: 0161 945 4187 on weekdays between 9am and 5pm.
Manchester Rape Crisis: Specialist support for women and girls affected by sexual violence in Manchester. Call: 0161 273 4500. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm Wednesdays and Thursdays 6pm to 9pm.
Manchester Women’s Aid: Local refuge and support services for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Call: 0161 636 7525.
End the Fear: a support service based in Manchester for anyone experiencing sexual or domestic abuse.
Immigration Support
Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU): Free legal advice and support for immigration and asylum seekers in Greater Manchester. Call: 0161 740 5172
