Family, health and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

Health and wellbeing

Check if you’re eligible for support with prescriptions and health costs 

Need a helping hand?  If you live in Bolton you can find free, immediate online support for your mental health and wellbeing via Kooth and Qwell.

Help if you’re affected by cancer – via the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centres in Bolton

Wellbeing

Warm Spaces

  • Find a Warm Welcome Space Today - The Warm Welcome campaign is determined to equip and support thousands of free, warm, and welcoming spaces in communities across the UK. Working with churches and other faith groups, civil society organisations, businesses and Local Authorities, we want to make sure that nobody is left to suffer on their own this winter.

Support if you or if your child is disabled

Help for Families

  • Bolton’s Holiday Activities and Food programme supports children and families on benefits related Free School Meals with free fun, creative sessions offering sports, games, physical activity and food during the school holidays.  
  • Childcare Choices - Government help with childcare costs for parents.  Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.  
  • Bolton Families Information Service offers free information on early education and services for children, young people and families in Bolton (including help with childcare costs). 
  • Find out more about our Start Well Services for Families
  • Apply for support with maternity costs with the Maternity Grant (Sure Start) 
  • Be Kind To My Mind is a Bolton campaign to reduce the stigma and discrimination around mental health. 

Back to School support

If you have school-aged children, you might be able to access financial support with back-to-school costs.

Find out about school uniform help, free school meals, transport costs and childcare costs.

Plus, search for grants and support schemes to help you with Back to School costs in general.

Website: https://www.turn2us.org.uk

Bolton Best Start Family Hubs

Are places where families with children under the age of five years and beyond can access support, advise and events. They offer a range of activities & integrated support services to help with every aspect of parenting, so their child gets the best possible start in life.

Website: https://www.bolton.gov.uk/familyhubs

Baby Basics Bolton and Bury

Baby Basics provide support for families who are struggling to provide the essential items needed for their newborn or child up to the age of three years. We can assist with items such as a safe sleeping space, clothing or toiletries. Our service works via professional referral. Referrals can be made by midwives, health visitors, social workers, school, charities, or any other professional that might be supporting a family.

Phone: 01204 361704
Email: babybasics@bridgebolton.com
Website: https://baby-basics.org.uk/centre/bolton-bury

The Hub at Westhoughton

Have a range of activities that are fully inclusive, activities for babies, children and adults.  They have an onsite cafe with a community feel at community prices.  Most services are bookable online unless it's a third-party delivery, the cafe you can just pop in and pay either cash or card.

Phone: 01942635985
Email: admin@thehubwesthoughton.com
Website: https://www.thehubwesthoughton.co.uk
Social: https://www.facebook.com/TheHubAtWesthoughton

Bolton Wanderers in The Community

Families are provided with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where children can play, learn, and socialise while parents and carers have the opportunity to connect and build supportive networks. A range of workshops are available for families, including cooking sessions and arts and crafts activities for children, alongside financial wellbeing and mental health workshops for parents and carers.
Bolton residents can access the service by contacting the team via email or telephone, or by visiting the organisation's website for further information.

Phone: 01204 673 790
Website: www.bwitc.org.uk

Reach Family Project

The service provides a compassionate listening ear for families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). In addition, support is available for families and older residents experiencing financial hardship through the provision of food vouchers. Residents can self-refer to access the Listening Ear service. To receive food voucher support, referrals must be made by a recognised agency such as a school, charity, or community organisation. Schools, charities, and community groups can refer individuals by contacting the service via email.

Phone: 01204 433267
Email: Hello@reachfamilyproject.co.uk
Website: www.reachfamilyproject.co.uk

Community locker

Provides affordable school uniforms and essential school supplies to families experiencing financial hardship due to the cost of living. In some cases, items may be provided free of charge where there is an identified need, and a referral is made by a supporting organisation working with the family.

Opening times and contact details can be found on their website. Professionals wishing to make a referral can contact the organisation by email to discuss eligibility and the referral process.

Email: Hello@communitylocker.co.uk
Website: www.communitylocker.co.uk

Winterwise

Greater Manchester is supporting older people to stay warm, safe and well this winter. 

More tips and advice are available from our Winterwise guide and the Winterwise video on YouTube, which can be watched below.