Community Activities
The Hospice’s specialist Dementia team is dedicated to supporting individuals living with advanced dementia through holistic, person-centred care. Their goal is to support patients in the last 12 months of their life, to manage their symptoms effectively and live well, and to receive specialist… [READ MORE]
The Therapy team support those who are experiencing difficulties in managing day-to-day activities, or the side effects of treatment. Giving practical advice, Willow Wood’s team empower individuals to enhance their quality of life by improving their mental and physical wellbeing, and helping them… [READ MORE]
The Family Support team provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients living with a life-limiting illness, and those closest to them. The Hospice’s qualified and experienced counsellors are dedicated to addressing emotional needs through individual counselling sessions, closed… [READ MORE]
Bring your dog too and become part of our therapy team for an hour or too! Our blog tells you lots more about this project. We are working with local schools to provide alternative educational experiences and supporting people with mental health problems to get work experience and maybe find paid… [READ MORE]
Anyone who likes Animals. An Animal themed café style atmosphere set up to cater for people with Dementia and their carers. Open to people with social anxiety with quiet room for one to one work and animal contact possibly used as graded exposure care plan suitable for young children with special… [READ MORE]
1. Animal welfare training to people with special needs e.g. Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health Recovery etc.
2. Animal assisted therapy training for care professionals.
Suitable for all ages / anyone who likes animals, we take our dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice to visit various facilities across Greater Manchester. The sessions can vary depending on the needs of the group e.g. playing as therapy, mindfulness, education about animal welfare, arts and… [READ MORE]
The information and advice service provides comprehensive welfare benefits advice, general legal information, housing and social care advice for the over 50's in the Tameside area. This includes benefit checks, welfare benefit information and help applying for benefits. We also help with… [READ MORE]
Our community support can help you or a loved one remain independent. We can provide support with a home visit to assess your needs and provide up to six weeks of tailored support. This could be helping you access a group in the local community, help with shopping or attending medical appointments… [READ MORE]
Our Independent Living Centre offers day support and activities for the over 50's. You can spend the day with us, join in with a range of activities such as; singing, craft, chair based exercise, music sessions, games, slipper soccer and more. A two-course home cooked meal is provided and we… [READ MORE]
Best Foot Forward is for people aged over 50 who have had a fall, have a fear of falling or may be at risk of falling and for people who would like to improve their strength and balance and remain active. The programme runs for 10 weeks and transport is included. Each week there is a guest speaker… [READ MORE]
The Next Step Foward service offers a range of exercise classes for people of all abilities. Sessions are held in the purpose built exercise studio and currently include Yoga and Tai Chi. Benefits of these include increased flexibility, more energy and stamina, improved balance and increased muscle… [READ MORE]
Our Dementia wellbeing group is a weekly session for anyone affected be Dementia or worried about their memory to relax, access support and talk about shared experiences with people who understand. We can also signpost you to further sources of support if required. We run different activities each… [READ MORE]
We offer FREE specialist Drop-In Sessions for people who are age 50+ and who speak Urdu, Punjabi and Spanish.
We offer an initial 10 - 15 minute appointment. If you need more time, then we can arrange a longer timed appointment on another day.
Please come along if you have any other… [READ MORE]
We are looking for older people (crinkly or otherwise) to join us in making up and then performing our new show - ‘The Crinkly Crew’ - a story about a group of extraordinary older characters that use their unique experiences (bees, ironing, stunts, mystery and an intimate knowledge of the highway… [READ MORE]
Creative group for adults aged 55+
Hearts and Minds is a weekly creative group for adults aged 55+, producing podcasts, films, and original musical theatre shows for children, all over a cuppa! Free lunch once a month!
Creative wellbeing group for adults aged 25+
JBTC is a weekly group for adults aged 25+ with experience of mental ill-health. We create podcasts, films, and original theatre shows to improve health and wellbeing. The work we create together can also inspire social action and community change. We… [READ MORE]
Come along and learn to code at Rochdale main library. The sessions will be fun and informal and are suitable for children aged 9 to 13 years of age.
No booking required but places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Computers will be provided for the session.
Bringing the West End to the North West.
Offering a breakfast, main meal, food parcel, clothing and household items, as well as an advice and signposting drop in service.