Clinical Health Psychology

Where is this service based?

Great Level Health Centre, Rupert Street, Bolton, BL3 6RN

Who can access the service?

Bolton Residents or patients of Bolton Hospital Cancer MDTs

What does the service offer?

We can help people to cope with the difficult feelings that can be brought about by cancer and its treatment. Some examples of what we may help you with can include: feelings of depression or anxiety or anger; worry about the cancer progressing or returning; coping with treatment side effects like pain or fatigue; changes in your relationships after having cancer; coping with the uncertainty of having cancer; struggling to adjust or make sense of life after cancer; distressing or difficult memories of investigation/treatment; and changes in your self-esteem and body image.

How do I access the service?

Please note self-referrals are not accepted.

Please speak with the Health professionals listed below if you are interested in this service:

• CNS
• Cancer Consultant
• Bolton Macmillan Cancer Information Centre
• Hospice

Maggie’s Centre

Where is this service based?

The Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 4QL

Who can access the service?

For people affected by cancer, patients and/or loved ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group support
• Bereavement support

How do I access the service?

Patient needs to make direct contact to Maggie’s Centre and be assessed by the team. Following assessment, a decision will be made in regards to whether they will benefit from groups or 1:1 psychological assessment.

You can call Maggie’s to discuss support options on 0161 641 4848

Website: For further information on support available: https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-manchester/

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service

Where is this service based?

Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR

Who can access the service?

For those being treated in Bolton. For patients, family and friends.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by drop in, telephone or email:

Telephone: 01204 390625

Email: boh-tr.boltoncancerinfo@nhs.net

Website: For further information on support available visit: Home | Bolton Macmillan Cancer Information & Support

Being There

Where is this service based?

The grange community centre, Pilgrim drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TQ

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester. For any adult living with a life limiting illness and their carer/loves ones

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: How to Refer | Being There

Website: For further information on support available Being Heard | Being There

Yaran

Where is this service based?

307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 0WY

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester from Farsi, Dari, Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish or Urdu speaking communities

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: Referral Form – Yaran Northwest

Website: For further information on support available visit Home – Yaran Northwest

Chai Cancer Care

Where is this service based?

178 Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2UW

Who can access the service?

Patients or their family members who have connection with the Jewish community. Centre is in South Manchester however offer online services. Access for Greater Manchester residents.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by Telephone: 0808 808 4576 or Email: info@chaicancercare.org)

Website: For further information on support available visit: Chai Cancer Care – Together we can cope

Bolton Hospice

Where is this service based?

Queen’s Park Street, Off Chorley New Road, Bolton BL1 4QT

Who can access the service?

Mainly for people from Bolton, but sometimes they accept people from outside the area. This is a hospice but they work with people (and their families) suffering from any life limiting illness.

What does the service offer?

• Bereavement support
• Psychological Support

How do I access the service?

To access support from the service call 01204 633 066

Website: For further information on support available visit http://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/

Maggie’s Centre

Where is this service based?

The Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 4QL

Who can access the service?

For people affected by cancer, patients and/or loved ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group support
• Bereavement support

How do I access the service?

Patient needs to make direct contact to Maggie’s Centre and be assessed by the team. Following assessment, a decision will be made in regards to whether they will benefit from groups or 1:1 psychological assessment.

You can call Maggie’s to discuss support options on 0161 641 4848

Website: For further information on support available visit: https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-manchester/

Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service (Bury, Rochdale, Oldham)

Where is this service based?

Macmillan Information & Support Centre, Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH

Who can access the service?

Anyone affected by Cancer in Bury, Rochdale, Oldham localities

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support

How do I access the service?

You do not needs a referral to access this service. Support is available over the telphone 0161 656 1026 or in person ‘drop in’ Monday – Driday 08.30am – 16.30pm

Website: Fro further information on support available visit: Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service – Oldham, Bury, HMR :: Northern Care Alliance

Being Heard

Where is this service based?

The grange community centre, Pilgrim drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TQ

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester. For any adult living with a life limiting illness and their carer/loves ones

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: How to Refer | Being There

Website: For further information on support available visit Being Heard | Being There

Bury Cancer Support Group

Where is this service based?

406 Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2DA

Who can access the service?

Anyone affected by cancer, including patients, family, carers or bereaved family members

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

Referrals or appointment are not needed. Patients can attend the drop in between Monday and Wednesday 10.30-16:00, Thursday 15:00-20:00

For more info: Home – Bury Cancer Support Centre

Yaran

Where is this service based?

307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 0WY

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester from Farsi, Dari, Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish or Urdu speaking communities

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: Referral Form – Yaran Northwest

Website: For further infomration on support available visiti: Home – Yaran Northwest

Chai Cancer Care

Where is this service based?

Heathlands Village, Heathlands Drive , Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9SB

Who can access the service?

Patients or their family members who have connection with the Jewish community. Centre is in South Manchester however offer online services.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by telephone: 0808 808 4576 or email: infor:chaicancercare.org

For further information on support available visit: Chai Cancer Care – Together we can cope

Bury Hospice

Where is this service based?

Bury Hospice, Rochdale Old Road, Bury BL9 7RG

Who can access the service?

This is a hospice but they work with people (and those important to them) suffering from life limiting illness. Mainly for people from Bury, but sometimes they accept people from outside the area.

What does the service offer?

• Bereavement support and support for people who struggle to come to terms with their/family member’s life limiting illness and/or bereavement

How do I access the service?

Bury Hospice accept healthcare professional referrals. Please speak with your healthcare team if you would like them to complete a referral on your behalf.

Healthcare and Patients/carer enquiries – ring 0161 725 9800

Website: For further information on support available please visit:  https://buryhospice.org.uk/http://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/

Psychological Therapies in Physical Health

Where is this service based?

Psychology Department, Birch Hill Hospital, Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9QB

Who can access the service?

Our service works with those who are experiencing psychological distress relating to any long-term physical health condition (including cancer). We do work closely with the breast care teams and the Macmillan/Palliative care teams.

• aged over 16 years
• who live with a physical health condition.

What does the service offer?

• We provide one to one psychological assessment and therapy. Psychology aims to help you find ways of coping better with your condition and lead a more fulfilling life, despite your condition.

How do I access the service?

Only specific medical consultants can refer to our service. These consultants must work at:

• Fairfield General Hospital (Northern Care Alliance)
• Rochdale Infirmary (Northern Care Alliance)
• Royal Oldham Hospital (Northern Care Alliance),
• North Manchester General Hospital (Manchester Foundation Trust).

We do not accept self-referrals or referrals from GPs or other professionals.

Website: Psychological therapies working in physical health :: Pennine Care NHS Foundation T

Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale NHS Talking Therapies Service

Where is this service based?

Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale

Who can access the service?

Adults. The course is best suited to those who have completed intensive cancer treatment and is not designed for those who are newly diagnosed

What does the service offer?

• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for cancer 8 week programme

How do I access the service?

If you are interested in attending the 8-week MBCT Ca course, you can self-refer online at https://iaptportal.co.uk/roch.html and put MBCT for Cancer under the reason for self-referral from the drop down list “What type of support do you feel you can commit to right now?”. Or you can telephone HMR NHS Talking Therapies Service on 01706 619020 and request the mindfulness for cancer programme. Each applicant for MBCT Ca will have an assessment and orientation with a course teacher, to learn more about the course and to help decide whether it is for them at this time.

Website: For further information on support available visit: NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Talking Therapies – The Big Life Group

Maggie’s Centre

Where is this service based?

The Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 4QL

Who can access the service?

For people affected by cancer, patients and/or loved ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group support
• Bereavement support

How do I access the service?

Patient needs to make direct contact to Maggie’s Centre and be assessed by the team. Following assessment, a decision will be made in regards to whether they will benefit from groups or 1:1 psychological assessment.

You can called Maggie’s to discuss support options on 0161 641 4848

Website: For further information on support available visit: https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-manchester/

Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service (Bury, Rochdale, Oldham)

Where is this service based?

Macmillan Information & Support Centre, Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH

Who can access the service?

Anyone affected by Cancer in Bury, Rochdale, Oldham localities

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support

How do I access the service?

You do not need a referral to access this service. Support is available over the telephone or in an in-person ‘drop in’ Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4pm (excluding bank holidays)

Website: Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service – Oldham, Bury, HMR :: Northern Care Alliance

Being There

Where is this service based?

The grange community centre, Pilgrim drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TQ

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester. For any adult living with a life limiting illness and their carer/loves ones

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: How to Refer | Being There

Website: For further information on support available visit: Being Heard | Being There

Yaran

Where is this service based?

307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 0WY

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester from Farsi, Dari, Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish or Urdu speaking communities

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: Referral Form – Yaran Northwest

Website: For further information on support available visit: Home – Yaran Northwest

Chai Cancer Care

Where is this service based?

178 Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2UW

Who can access the service?

Patients or their family members who have connection with the Jewish community. Centre is in South Manchester however offer online services.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by telephone: 0808 808 4576 or email info@chaicancercare.org

Website: For further information on support available visit:  Chai Cancer Care – Together we can cope

Bury Hospice

Where is this service based?

Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PZ

Who can access the service?

Mainly for people from Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, but sometimes they accept people from outside the area. They work with people (and their family) suffering from life limiting illness and non-curative cancer

What does the service offer?

• 5 week Bereavement group
• Counselling for people who struggle to come to terms with their non curative cancer and/or bereavement

How do I access the service?

They accept referrals from all areas of Rochdale Borough.  Referrals are usually made via patient’s Consultant, GP or District Nurse but they also accept self-referrals.

You can also access the service by completing the online referral form: Referral forms | Springhill Hospice

Website: For further information on support available visit: Home | Springhill Hospice

East Cheshire Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service at The Christie at Macclesfield

Where is this service based?

East Cheshire Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service, The Christie at Macclesfield, Macclesfield Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL

Who can access the service?

18+ (patients or their family members affected by cancer)

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support

How do I access the service?

Contact the centre via email or phone. Patient can attend the centre and ask for help. GP referrals are accepted.

Contact the centre via phone on 01625 663128 or 01625 663129

You can also email the service on:  ecn-tr.macmillaninfosupport@nhs.net

Drop ins at the centre welcome.

Macmillan also accepts GP referrals. Please speak with your GP if you would like them to complete a referral on your behalf.

Website: For further information on support available visit: Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service :: East Cheshire NHS Trust

Macclesfield Talking Therapies Services

Where is this service based?

Oakfield House Springwood Way, Bollington, Macclesfield, SK10 2XA

Who can access the service?

People affected by cancer. Patients and family/friends/carers.

What does the service offer?

• Psychological Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form through the Big Life Group webpage: https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/hmrtalkingtherapies/ 

Talking Therapies also accepts Healthcare professional referrals. Please speak with your healthcare team if you would like them to complete a referral on your behalf.

Website: For further information on support available visit: https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/talking-therapies-eastern-cheshire/

Maggie’s Centre

Where is this service based?

The Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 4QL

Who can access the service?

For people affected by cancer, patients and/or loved ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group support
• Bereavement support

How do I access the service?

Patient needs to make direct contact to Maggie’s Centre and be assessed by the team. Following assessment, a decision will be made in regards to whether they will benefit from groups or 1:1 psychological assessment.

Website: https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-manchester/

Chai Cancer Care

Where is this service based?

178 Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2UW

Who can access the service?

Patients or their family members who have connection with the Jewish community. Centre is in South Manchester however offer online services.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

Self referrals accepted: http://www.chaicancercare.org/where-we-are/north-manchester/

Telephone: 0808 808 4576

For more info: Chai Cancer Care – Together we can cope

Specialist Clinical Psychology Service for Oncology, Wythenshawe/Withington Hospitals

Where is this service based?

Dept of Clinical Psychology, Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital M23 9LT

Who can access the service?

Must be a patient of Wythenshawe/Withington Hospitals Cancer services

What does the service offer?

The service offers psychological assessment including pre-surgery consultations, and psychological therapy. The therapy offered draws from a range of therapeutic approaches, most CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), CAT and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). The service works in a range of ways including indirect working e.g. MDT input, supervision and consultation to other cancer staff e.g. Clinical Nurse Specialists.

How do I access the service?

Please note self-referrals are not accepted.

Referrals from Healthcare professionals. If you are interested, please speak with your healthcare team.

Hospital Based NHS Service: Psycho-Oncology

Where is this service based?

The Chrisite

Who can access the service?

This service can support The Christie inpatients and outpatients only.

What does the service offer?

The psycho-oncology service supports adults affected by cancer who are finding it especially difficult to cope with their emotional or mental wellbeing.

How do I access the service?

Referrals must be made by hospital staff only. If you feel this service may be suitable for you, please discuss this with your healthcare team and they can advise.

For more info: Psycho-oncology

Withington – The Christie – Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) Service

Where is this service based?

Appointments Based at the TYA service in the Christie and provided by Paediatric Psychosocial Service, Harrington Building, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

Who can access the service?

Teenagers and Young adults between the ages of 16-24yrs accessing the Oncology service at Christie with a cancer diagnosis.

What does the service offer?

Therapeutic support with mental health issues related to cancer diagnosis for inpatients and outpatients. Therapy may focus on issues such as  low mood, anxiety, trauma. Therapeutic approaches include CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)., EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy).

Neuropsychological assessment also available for CNS tumour patients where appropriate.

How do I access the service?

Please note self-referrals are not accepted.

Please speak with the TYA team or named Christie Consultant/CNS if you are interested in this service.

Maggie’s Centre

Where is this service based?

The Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 4QL

Who can access the service?

For people affected by cancer, patients and/or loved ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group support
• Bereavement support

How do I access the service?

Patient needs to make direct contact to Maggie’s Centre and be assessed by the team. Following assessment, a decision will be made in regards to whether they will benefit from groups or 1:1 psychological assessment.

You can call Maggie’s to discuss support options on 0161 641 4848

Website: For further information on support avialable visit: https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-manchester/

 Wythenshaw Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service

Where is this service based?

Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT

Who can access the service?

The service is for those who are currently or have previously been under the care of Wythenshawe and Withington Hospital. Support available for patients, family and friends.

What does the service offer?

• Group support
• Bereavement support
• 1-2-1 counselling

How do I access the service?

You access the service you can drop into the centre or call 0161 291 4876

Website: For further information on support available visit: Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre – Wythenshawe Hospital

Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service

Where is this service based?

Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

Who can access the service?

The service is for those who are currently or have previously been under the care of MRI Hospital. Support available for patients, family and friends.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Family members with bereavement difficulties will be signposted to other services

How do I access the service?

You can drop into the centre or call the centre on 0161 276 6868

You can also speak with your health care team about accessing the service. The team at the centre can also make a referral for patients to access counselling services.

Website: For further information on support available visit: Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service :: East Cheshire NHS Trust

Being There

Where is this service based?

The grange community centre, Pilgrim drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TQ

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester. For any adult living with a life limiting illness and their carer/loves ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: How to Refer | Being There

Website: For further information on support available visit: Being Heard | Being There

Yaran

Where is this service based?

307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 0WY

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester from Farsi, Dari, Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish or Urdu speaking communities

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: Referral Form – Yaran Northwest

Website: For further information on support available visit: Home – Yaran Northwest

Chai Cancer Care

Where is this service based?

178 Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2UW

Who can access the service?

Patients or their family members who have connection with the Jewish community. Centre is in South Manchester however offer online services.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by Telephone: 0808 808 4576 or Email: info@chaicancercare.org

Website: For further information on support available visit: Chai Cancer Care – Together we can cope

 Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service (Bury, Rochdale, Oldham)

Where is this service based?

Macmillan Information & Support Centre, Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH

Who can access the service?

Anyone affected by Cancer in Bury, Rochdale, Oldham localities

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support

How do I access the service?

• You do not need a referral to access our service. We are available for drop in or telephone support Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4pm (excluding bank holidays)

Website: Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service – Oldham, Bury, HMR :: Northern Care Alliance

Oldham Talking Therapies

Where is this service based?

Oldham

Who can access the service?

People affected by cancer. Patients and family/friends/carers living in Oldham.

What does the service offer?

• Psychological Support

How do I access the service?

For further information on support available visit: NHS Oldham Talking Therapies :: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

You can access the service by completing the online referral form.

Talking Therapies also accepts healthcare professional referrals. Please speak with your healthcare team if you would like them to complete a referral on your behalf.

Maggie’s Centre Oldham

Where is this service based?

The Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 4QL

Who can access the service?

For people affected by cancer, patients and/or loved ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group support
• Bereavement support

How do I access the service?

Patient needs to make direct contact to Maggie’s Centre and be assessed by the team. Following assessment, a decision will be made in regards to whether they will benefit from groups or 1:1 psychological assessment.

Website: https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-manchester/

Yaran

Where is this service based?

307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 0WY

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester from Farsi, Dari, Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish or Urdu speaking communities

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Counselling

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: Referral Form – Yaran Northwest

Website: For further information on support available visit: Home – Yaran Northwest

Chai Cancer Care

Where is this service based?

The grange community centre, Pilgrim drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TQ

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester. For any adult living with a life limiting illness and their carer/loves ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: How to Refer | Being There

Website: For further information on the support available visit: Being Heard | Being There

Chai Cancer Care

Where is this service based?

178 Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2UW

Who can access the service?

Patients or their family members who have connection with the Jewish community. Centre is in South Manchester however offer online services.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by Telephone 0808 808 4576 or email: info@chaicancercare.org

Website: For further information on support available visit: Chai Cancer Care – Together we can cope

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Where is this service based?

Turf Lane, Oldham OL2 6EU

Who can access the service?

This is a hospice but they work with people (and their family) suffering from life limiting illness. Mainly for people from Oldham, but sometimes they accept people from outside the area.  Service users need to have an Oldham GP in most circumstances

What does the service offer?

• Bereavement Support
• Counselling Support
• Wellbeing walk
• Men’s group

How do I access the service?

Healthcare Professionals, also enquiries from patients/carers – ring 0161 624 2727

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

Oldham Psychological Medicine service

Where is this service based?

1st Floor, Forest House, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham OL1 2JH

Who can access the service?

For eligibility criteria please visit the ‘who we support’ section on the webpage.

What does the service offer?

• Our service supports patients who are experiencing emotional distress because of or in relation to a long-term physical health condition (including cancer).

How do I access the service?

Please note self referrals are not accepted.

To gain further information on which professionals can self refer please visit the ‘How to make a referral or request advice’ section on the webpage.

Website: Oldham psychological medicine service :: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Psychology Service at Salford Royal Hospital

Where is this service based?

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

This is a hospital-based service.

Who can access the service?

Patients must have a Salford GP or under the care of a Consultant based at Salford Royal.

What does the service offer?

The Clinical Health Psychology Service offers support for people living with cancer who are experiencing mental health difficulties related to the impact of their physical health condition.

Patients accessing this service must be receiving care from Salford Royal Consultants.

How do I access this service?

Please note self referrals and GP referrals are not accepted.

Please speak with your consultant if you’d like to gain further information about this service.

Psychology – Clinical Health Psychology :: Northern Care Alliance

Counselling Palliative Care Service

Where is this service based?

St James’s House, 3rd Floor, Pendleton way, Salford, M6 5FW

Who can access the service?

Patients must be registered with a Salford GP.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by telephone: 0161 206 2362

Website: For further information on support available visit: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/our-services/palliative-care-counselling-service

Maggie’s Centre

Where is this service based?

The Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 4QL

Who can access the service?

For people affected by cancer, patients and/or loved ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group support
• Bereavement support

How do I access the service?

Patient needs to make direct contact to Maggie’s Centre and be assessed by the team. Following assessment, a decision will be made in regards to whether they will benefit from groups or 1:1 psychological assessment.

You can call Maggie’s to discuss support options on 0161 641 4848

Website: For further information on support available visit: https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-manchester/

Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service (Salford)

Where is this service based?

Macmillan Information & Support Centre, Salford Royal, Stott Lane, Salfor, M6 8HD

Who can access the service?

Anyone affected by cancer living in Salford Localities.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support

How do I access the service?

You do not need a referral to access our service. We are available for drop in or telephone support Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4pm (excluding bank holidays)

Website: Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service :: Northern Care Alliance

Being There

Where is this service based?

The grange community centre, Pilgrim drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TQ

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester. For any adult living with a life limiting illness and their carer/loves ones

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: How to Refer | Being There

Website: For further information on support available: Being Heard | Being There

Yaran

Where is this service based?

307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 0WY

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester from Farsi, Dari, Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish or Urdu speaking communities

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Counselling

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: Referral Form – Yaran Northwest

Website: For further information on support available visit: Home – Yaran Northwest

Chai Cancer Care

Where is this service based?

178 Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2UW

Who can access the service?

Patients or their family members who have connection with the Jewish community. Centre is in South Manchester however offer online services.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by telphone 0808 808 4576 or email info:chaicancercare.org

Website: For further information on support available visit:  Chai Cancer Care – Together we can cope

Stockport Psychological Medicine service

Where is this service based?

Stockport Psychological Medicine service c/o 1st Floor, Forest House, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham OL1 2JH

Who can access the service?

Patients who have a Stockport GP who are 16+ years. Please also see the ‘reasons for being referred to us’ section of the webpage.

What does the service offer?

We support people with complex or chronic physical and mental health difficulties.

How do I access the service?

Please note self referrals are not accepted.

We accept referrals from GP or Health/Social Care Professionals. If you would like to gain further information about this service please speak with your health care team or GP.

Website: Stockport psychological medicine in primary care :: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Maggie’s Centre

Where is this service based?

The Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 4QL

Who can access the service?

For people affected by cancer, patients and/or loved ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group support
• Bereavement support

How do I access the service?

Patient needs to make direct contact to Maggie’s Centre and be assessed by the team. Following assessment, a decision will be made in regards to whether they will benefit from groups or 1:1 psychological assessment.

You can call Maggie’s to discuss support options on 0161 641 4848

Website: For further information on support available visit: https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-manchester/

Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service (Stockport)

Where is this service based?

Tameside Macmillan Unit , Tameside Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9RW

Who can access the service?

For those over 16 who have a GP in Tameside/Glossop Area. Support for those affected by cancer Patients/Family/Carers. Will support those living in Stockport if required.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Support
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

Telephone referral or drop in to the centre. 0161 922 5640

Website: https://www.tamesidemacmillan.co.uk/emotional-support

Being There

Where is this service based?

The grange community centre, Pilgrim drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TQ

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester. For any adult living with a life limiting illness and their carer/loves ones

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: How to Refer | Being There

Website: For further information on support available visit: Being Heard | Being There

Beechwood Cancer Care

Where is this service based?

Beechwood Cancer Care Centre, Chelford Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 8LS

Who can access the service?

The service is for patients with a cancer diagnosis their carers and those bereaved by cancer.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

To make a referral or request a referral form: clinical@beechwoodcancercare.co.uk

Website: http://www.beechwoodcancercare.org.uk/

Yaran

Where is this service based?

307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 0WY

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester from Farsi, Dari, Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish or Urdu speaking communities

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Counselling

How do I make a referral

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: Referral Form – Yaran Northwest

Website: For further information on support available: Home – Yaran Northwest

Chai Cancer Care

Where is this service based?

178 Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2UW

Who can access the service?

Patients or their family members who have connection with the Jewish community. Centre is in South Manchester however offer online services.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by telephone 0808 808 4576 or email: info:chaicancercare.org

Website: For further information on support available visit: Chai Cancer Care – Together we can cope

Blythe House Hospice

Where is this service based?

Blythe House Hospice, Eccles Fold, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9TJ

Who can access the service?

This is a hospice but they work with people (and their family) suffering from life limiting illness. Mainly for people from High Peak area of Derbyshire, but sometimes they accept people from outside the area (including parts of Stockport) . Support for people from North Derbyshire

What does the service offer?

• Bereavement support and support for people who struggle to come to terms with their/family member’s cancer and/or bereavement including counselling/psychotherapy. Bereavement support is for family members of patients who have accessed the hospice.

How do I access the service?

Referrals to our counselling and bereavement services are accepted from health and social care professionals, relatives, carers and friends, and patients themselves. Referrals to our services – Blythe House Hospice

Website: Blythe House Hospice – Support for people affected by life-limiting illness

Maggie’s Centre

Where is this service based?

The Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 4QL

Who can access the service?

For people affected by cancer, patients and/or loved ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group support
• Bereavement support

How do I access the service?

Patient needs to make direct contact to Maggie’s Centre and be assessed by the team. Following assessment, a decision will be made in regards to whether they will benefit from groups or 1:1 psychological assessment.

You can call Maggie’s to discuss support options on 0161 641 4848

Website: For further information on support available visit: https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-manchester/

Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service (Stockport)

Where is this service based?

Tameside Macmillan Unit , Tameside Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9RW

Who can access the service?

For those over 16 who have a GP in Tameside/Glossop Area. Support for those affected by cancer Patients/Family/Carers.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Support
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

Telephone referral or drop in to the centre. 0161 922 5640

Website: https://www.tamesidemacmillan.co.uk/emotional-support

Being There

Where is this service based?

The grange community centre, Pilgrim drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TQ

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester. For any adult living with a life limiting illness and their carer/loves ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: How to Refer | Being There

Website: For further information on support available visit: Being There | life limiting illness support

Yaran

Where is this service based?

307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 0WY

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester from Farsi, Dari, Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish or Urdu speaking communities

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Counselling

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: Referral Form – Yaran Northwest

Website: For further information on support available: Home – Yaran Northwest

Chai Cancer Care

Where is this service based?

178 Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2UW

Who can access the service?

Patients or their family members who have connection with the Jewish community. Centre is in South Manchester however offer online services.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by telephone: 0808 808 4576 or email info@chaicancercare.org

Website: For further information on support available visit: Chai Cancer Care – Together we can cope

Willow Wood Hospice

Where is this service based?

Willow Wood Hospice, Willow Wood Close, Mellor Road, Ashton under Lyne, OL6 6SL

Who can access the service?

This is a hospice but they work with people (and their family) suffering from life limiting illness. Mainly for people from Tameside & Glossop, but sometimes they accept people from outside the area.

What does the service offer?

• Individual Counselling
• Bereavement Groups

How do I access the service?

Referral form to be completed, this can be found on the website and should be sent to familysupport@willowwood.org.uk

To find out more info, click here: Willow Wood Hospice – Together we care

Website: Blythe House Hospice – Support for people affected by life-limiting illness

Maggie’s Centre

Where is this service based?

The Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 4QL

Who can access the service?

For people affected by cancer, patients and/or loved ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group support
• Bereavement support

How do I access the service?

Patient needs to make direct contact to Maggie’s Centre and be assessed by the team. Following assessment, a decision will be made in regards to whether they will benefit from groups or 1:1 psychological assessment.

You can call Maggie’s to discuss support options on 0161 641 4848

Website: For further information on support available:https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-manchester/

Trafford Macmillan Wellbeing Centre

Where is this service based?

Macmillan Wellbeing Centre – In the ground of Trafford general hospital. Moorside Road, Davyhulme, Manchester, M41 5SN

Who can access the service?

Anyone affected by cancer, including patients and family/friends. 18+. To access support, you must live in Trafford or have a Trafford GP.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling Support

How do I access the service?

To access the service call 0161 746 2080

Please speak with your healthcare team if you would like them to complete a referral on your behalf.

Website: For further information on support available visit: Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre – Trafford General Hospital

Yaran

Where is this service based?

307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 0WY

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester from Farsi, Dari, Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish or Urdu speaking communities

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Counselling

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: Referral Form – Yaran Northwest

Website: For further information on support available: Home – Yaran Northwest

Being There

Where is this service based?

The grange community centre, Pilgrim drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TQ

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester. For any adult living with a life limiting illness and their carer/loves ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: How to Refer | Being There

Website: For further information on support available: : Being Heard | Being There

Chai Cancer Care

Where is this service based?

178 Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2UW

Who can access the service?

Patients or their family members who have connection with the Jewish community. Centre is in South Manchester however offer online services.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by telephone by telephone 0808 808 4576 or email info@chaicancercare.org

Website: For further information on support available visit: Chai Cancer Care – Together we can cope

Macmillan Allied Health Professions Team

Where is this service based?

Appointments may be offered in one or more of the following places according to need:
Patient’s own home

• Wigan and Leigh Hospice either in the Outpatient Clinic or Inpatient Unit
• An NHS Community Clinic
• Patient’s own home
• other locations as required

Who can access the service?

This service is for adults with a complex cancer condition and Palliative conditions.

What does the service offer?

• We work with people who are experiencing difficulties in their everyday life as a result of their illness or its treatment. This can be at any point in time before, during or after treatment.

How do I access the service?

Referrals are accepted for patients aged 18 and above from all health and social care professionals within Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust and neighbouring NHS Trusts. Please speak with your health team if you would like further information.

For self referral information please visit the webpage.

For more info: WWL Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | Services

Maggie’s Centre

Where is this service based?

The Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 4QL

Who can access the service?

For people affected by cancer, patients and/or loved ones.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 support
• Group support
• Bereavement support

How do I access the service?

Patient needs to make direct contact to Maggie’s Centre and be assessed by the team. Following assessment, a decision will be made in regards to whether they will benefit from groups or 1:1 psychological assessment.

You can call Maggie’s to discuss support options on 0161 641 4848

Website: For further information on support available visit:  https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-manchester/

Being There

Where is this service based?

The grange community centre, Pilgrim drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TQ

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester. For any adult living with a life limiting illness and their carer/loves ones

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: How to Refer | Being There

Website: For further information on support available: Being Heard | Being There

Yaran

Where is this service based?

307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 0WY

Who can access the service?

Residents of Greater Manchester from Farsi, Dari, Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish or Urdu speaking communities

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Counselling

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by completing the online referral form: Referral Form – Yaran Northwest

Website: For further information on support available visit: Home – Yaran Northwest

Chai Cancer Care

Where is this service based?

178 Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2UW

Who can access the service?

Patients or their family members who have connection with the Jewish community. Centre is in South Manchester however offer online services.

What does the service offer?

• 1-2-1 Counselling
• Group Support

How do I access the service?

You can access the service by telephone 0808 808 4576 or email info@chaicancercare.org

Website: For further information on support available: Chai Cancer Care – Together we can cope

Wigan and Leigh Hospice

Where is this service based?

The Oak Centre, Wigan & Leigh Hospice, Kildare Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3HZ

Who can access the service?

They welcome people living in Wigan Borough who have a life-limiting condition and have been told that their condition is palliative.

What does the service offer?

• Wellbeing day service with access to a small counselling service
• Carers Walk and Talk Support Group

How do I access the service?

All of our hospice services require a referral from a healthcare professional. If you feel you should be referred, please speak to the healthcare professional most involved in your care (GP, district nurse, hospital consultant). Referrals – Wigan & Leigh Hospice

For more info, visit: Home – Wigan & Leigh Hospice

GMMH Psychosexual Therapy Service

Where is this service based?

Face to Face support currently based at the Rawnsley Building, Manchester. Online support via teams available.

Who can access the service?

The GMMH PST service is for patients who have a GP in the following areas: Manchester, Trafford, Bury, Tameside and Glossop, Middleton, Rochdale and Wigan (Post codes WN1-7)

Support for sexual issues:

• Erection difficulties
• Premature ejaculation
• Delayed ejaculation
• Genito pelvic pain/penetration disorder (previously known as vaginismus and dyspareunia)
• Anorgasmia
• Libido issues
• Sexual arousal
• Sexual fears of phobias

Clients must be age 16 years or over (No upper age limit)

Individuals or coupls must be sufficiently motivated to attend therapy sessions regularly

The service is unable to see urgent referrals

The service is unable to accept self referrals

The psychosexual service is unable to provide long term care of support for clients

What does this service offer?

Psychosexual therapy service offers specialist assessment and treatment for all forms of sexual dysfunction working with both physical and psychological factors

How can I access this service?

The GMMH PST service is for patients who have a GP in the following areas: Manchester, Trafford, Bury, Tameside and Glossop, Middleton, Rochdale and Wigan (Post codes WN1-7)

To access this support please contact your GP.

For further information please visit

Psychosexual Services | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT

Some sexual health clinics also provide psycho-sexual services which may be suitable for people affected by cancer – please see the information for your local service below:

The Northern Sexual Health – Psychosexual Counselling Service

Where is this service based?

The service offers face 2 face appointments. We have a therapist at The Northern sexual health in Manchester , Withington hospital and Lanceburn Health centre.

Online support available on teams.

Who can access the service?

This service is only available, via an internal referral to patients who are registered with the Northern sexual health service and have primarily attended the Northern for sexual health or contraception purposes.

What does the service offer?

Sexual difficulties are common and can affect any one of us at any time. We provide specialised psychosexual therapy sessions to help with your difficulty using an appointment-based system. You may be offered a virtual or a face-to-face appointment. Your GP will be informed of the referral.

Common difficulties that we can address include the following:

• Erection difficulties,
• Premature ejaculation
• Delayed ejaculation
• Genito pelvic pain/penetration disorder (previously known as vaginismus & dyspareunia)
• Anorgasmia
• Libido issues
• Sexual arousal

Sexual fears or phobias

How can I access the service?

In order to be referred please request the health care professional to complete an internal referral form during your sexual health or contraception appointment

If considered appropriate, then a referral will be made by that clinician into the Psychosexual team for triage.

Find your local clinic: Our Clinics – The Northern Sexual Health

GMMH Psychosexual Therapy Service

Where is this service based?

Face to Face support currently based at the Rawnsley Building, Manchester. Online support via teams available.

Who can access the service?

The GMMH PST service is for patients who have a GP in the following areas: Manchester, Trafford, Bury, Tameside and Glossop, Middleton, Rochdale and Wigan (Post codes WN1-7)

Support for sexual issues:

• Erection difficulties
• Premature ejaculation
• Delayed ejaculation
• Genito pelvic pain/penetration disorder (previously known as vaginismus and dyspareunia)
• Anorgasmia
• Libido issues
• Sexual arousal
• Sexual fears of phobias

Clients must be age 16 years or over (No upper age limit)

Individuals or coupls must be sufficiently motivated to attend therapy sessions regularly

The service is unable to see urgent referrals

The service is unable to accept self referrals

The psychosexual service is unable to provide long term care of support for clients

What does this service offer?

Psychosexual therapy service offers specialist assessment and treatment for all forms of sexual dysfunction working with both physical and psychological factors

How can I access this service?

The GMMH PST service is for patients who have a GP in the following areas: Manchester, Trafford, Bury, Tameside and Glossop, Middleton, Rochdale and Wigan (Post codes WN1-7)

To access this support please contact your GP.

For further information please visit

Psychosexual Services | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT

HCRG Care Group – Psychosexual Counselling

Where is this service based?

We offer a mixture of face-to-face and virtual (online) sessions depending on the client’s preference.

Who can access the service?

Age 16+

Patients living in Oldham, Rochdale and Bury.

Clinic is held at the Oldham Integrated Care Centre, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL.

What does the service offer?

The Psychosexual Counselling Service offers brief psychological-based sex therapy interventions to help address sexual problems experienced by individuals over 16 years of age.

We can accept GP referrals for:

• Loss of desire (interest or libido)
• Lack of intimacy or fear of intimacy
• Erectile dysfunction
• Premature ejaculation
• Delayed or absent ejaculation
• Pain with penetration/vaginismus
• Pelvic pain/genital pain
• Difficulty with orgasm

We to provide a maximum of 6 sessions of therapy following an initial assessment. Our service is inclusive, and we recognise and work with gender, sexual and relationship diversity.

How can I access the service?

If you’d like to access this service or learn more, please speak with your GP.

GMMH Psychosexual Therapy Service

Where is this service based?

Face to Face support currently based at the Rawnsley Building, Manchester. Online support via teams available.

Who can access the service?

The GMMH PST service is for patients who have a GP in the following areas: Manchester, Trafford, Bury, Tameside and Glossop, Middleton, Rochdale and Wigan (Post codes WN1-7)

Support for sexual issues:

• Erection difficulties
• Premature ejaculation
• Delayed ejaculation
• Genito pelvic pain/penetration disorder (previously known as vaginismus and dyspareunia)
• Anorgasmia
• Libido issues
• Sexual arousal
• Sexual fears of phobias

Clients must be age 16 years or over (No upper age limit)

Individuals or coupls must be sufficiently motivated to attend therapy sessions regularly

The service is unable to see urgent referrals

The service is unable to accept self referrals

The psychosexual service is unable to provide long term care of support for clients

What does this service offer?

Psychosexual therapy service offers specialist assessment and treatment for all forms of sexual dysfunction working with both physical and psychological factors

How can I access this service?

The GMMH PST service is for patients who have a GP in the following areas: Manchester, Trafford, Bury, Tameside and Glossop, Middleton, Rochdale and Wigan (Post codes WN1-7)

To access this support please contact your GP.

For further information please visit

Psychosexual Services | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT

Some sexual health clinics also provide psycho-sexual services which may be suitable for people affected by cancer – please see the information for your local service below:

Locala Sexual Health Support – Tameside

Where is this service based?

he Psychosexual Counselling Services is accessible online. Psychosexual support is offered virtually either telephone or video call.

Who can access the service?

Patients living in Tameside

What does the service offer?

Online Psychosexual Counselling – 6 Sessions

How can I access this service?

Please get in touch with your nearest Locala Sexual Health Clinic to find out if there are appointments available to help you with psychosexual difficulties caused by cancer and/or treatment.

Clinic Information:

locala.org.uk/services/sexual-health/

Call: 0161 507 9460

Our phone lines in Tameside are open Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:00pm (excluding bank holidays). Our phone lines are closed between 12-1pm everyday

GMMH Psychosexual Therapy Service

Where is this service based?

Face to Face support currently based at the Rawnsley Building, Manchester. Online support via teams available.

Who can access the service?

The GMMH PST service is for patients who have a GP in the following areas: Manchester, Trafford, Bury, Tameside and Glossop, Middleton, Rochdale and Wigan (Post codes WN1-7)

Support for sexual issues:

• Erection difficulties
• Premature ejaculation
• Delayed ejaculation
• Genito pelvic pain/penetration disorder (previously known as vaginismus and dyspareunia)
• Anorgasmia
• Libido issues
• Sexual arousal
• Sexual fears of phobias

Clients must be age 16 years or over (No upper age limit)

Individuals or coupls must be sufficiently motivated to attend therapy sessions regularly

The service is unable to see urgent referrals

The service is unable to accept self referrals

The psychosexual service is unable to provide long term care of support for clients

What does this service offer?

Psychosexual therapy service offers specialist assessment and treatment for all forms of sexual dysfunction working with both physical and psychological factors

How can I access this service?

The GMMH PST service is for patients who have a GP in the following areas: Manchester, Trafford, Bury, Tameside and Glossop, Middleton, Rochdale and Wigan (Post codes WN1-7)

To access this support please contact your GP.

For further information please visit

Psychosexual Services | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT

HCRG Care Group – Psychosexual Counselling

Where is this service based?

We offer a mixture of face-to-face and virtual (online) sessions depending on the client’s preference.

Who can access the service?

Age 16+

Patients living in Oldham, Rochdale and Bury.

Clinic is held at the Oldham Integrated Care Centre, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL.

What does the service offer?

The Psychosexual Counselling Service offers brief psychological-based sex therapy interventions to help address sexual problems experienced by individuals over 16 years of age.

We can accept GP referrals for:

• Loss of desire (interest or libido)
• Lack of intimacy or fear of intimacy
• Erectile dysfunction
• Premature ejaculation
• Delayed or absent ejaculation
• Pain with penetration/vaginismus
• Pelvic pain/genital pain
• Difficulty with orgasm

We to provide a maximum of 6 sessions of therapy following an initial assessment. Our service is inclusive, and we recognise and work with gender, sexual and relationship diversity.

How can I access the service?

If you’d like to access this service or learn more, please speak with your GP.

GMMH Psychosexual Therapy Service

Where is this service based?

Face to Face support currently based at the Rawnsley Building, Manchester. Online support via teams available.

Who can access the service?

The GMMH PST service is for patients who have a GP in the following areas: Manchester, Trafford, Bury, Tameside and Glossop, Middleton, Rochdale and Wigan (Post codes WN1-7)

Support for sexual issues:

• Erection difficulties
• Premature ejaculation
• Delayed ejaculation
• Genito pelvic pain/penetration disorder (previously known as vaginismus and dyspareunia)
• Anorgasmia
• Libido issues
• Sexual arousal
• Sexual fears of phobias

Clients must be age 16 years or over (No upper age limit)

Individuals or coupls must be sufficiently motivated to attend therapy sessions regularly

The service is unable to see urgent referrals

The service is unable to accept self referrals

The psychosexual service is unable to provide long term care of support for clients

What does this service offer?

Psychosexual therapy service offers specialist assessment and treatment for all forms of sexual dysfunction working with both physical and psychological factors

How can I access this service?

The GMMH PST service is for patients who have a GP in the following areas: Manchester, Trafford, Bury, Tameside and Glossop, Middleton, Rochdale and Wigan (Post codes WN1-7)

To access this support please contact your GP.

For further information please visit

Psychosexual Services | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT

Some sexual health clinics also provide psycho-sexual services which may be suitable for people affected by cancer – please see the information for your local service below:

Locala Sexual Health Support Wigan

Where is this service based?

The Psychosexual Counselling Services is accessible online. Psychosexual support is offered virtually either telephone or video call.

Who can access the service?

Patients living in Wigan

What does the service offer?

Online Psychosexual Counselling – 6 Sessions

How can I access this service?

Please get in touch with your nearest Locala Sexual Health Clinic to find out if there are appointments available to help you with psychosexual difficulties caused by cancer and/or treatment.

Clinic Information:

locala.org.uk/services/sexual-health/

Call: 01942 949 167

Appointments are available face to face and telephone appointments

Website: locala.org.uk/services/sexual-health

Some sexual health clinics also provide psycho-sexual services which may be suitable for people affected by cancer – please see the information for your local service below:

The Northern Sexual Health – Psychosexual Counselling Service

Where is this service based?

The service offers face 2 face appointments. We have a therapist at The Northern sexual health in Manchester , Withington hospital and Lanceburn Health centre.

Online support available on teams.

Who can access the service?

This service is only available, via an internal referral to patients who are registered with the Northern sexual health service and have primarily attended the Northern for sexual health or contraception purposes.

What does the service offer?

Sexual difficulties are common and can affect any one of us at any time. We provide specialised psychosexual therapy sessions to help with your difficulty using an appointment-based system. You may be offered a virtual or a face-to-face appointment. Your GP will be informed of the referral.

Common difficulties that we can address include the following:

• Erection difficulties,
• Premature ejaculation
• Delayed ejaculation
• Genito pelvic pain/penetration disorder (previously known as vaginismus & dyspareunia)
• Anorgasmia
• Libido issues
• Sexual arousal

Sexual fears or phobias

How can I access the service?

In order to be referred please request the health care professional to complete an internal referral form during your sexual health or contraception appointment

If considered appropriate, then a referral will be made by that clinician into the Psychosexual team for triage.

Find your local clinic: Our Clinics – The Northern Sexual Health

Some sexual health clinics also provide psycho-sexual services which may be suitable for people affected by cancer – please see the information for your local service below:

Bolton Sexual Health – Shine

Where is this service based?

Bolton One, Moor Lane, Bolton, BL3 5BN

Tel: 01204 463779

Face to face and online support available.

Who can access the service?

Patients living in Bolton only

What does the service offer?

This Sexual Health service provides a free and confidential Psychosexual service offering advice and support on a range of sexual health issues for people living across Bolton. The service can support people experiencing psychosexual distress.

Psychosexual conditions:

• Erectile Dysfunction
• Drive / Desire / Libido
• Dyspareunia
• Rapid ejaculation/ delayed or inhibited
• Orgasmic disorder
• Transgender (post-surgery)
• Sexual trauma only if promoting intimacy difficulties
• Genito Pelvic Pain, Penetration Disorder (GPPPD)
• Erectile Dysfunction

How can I access the service?

If you’d like to access this service or learn more, please speak with your GP.

For further information please visit the website using the link below.

Sexual & Reproductive Health – Bolton NHS FT

Some sexual health clinics also provide psycho-sexual services which may be suitable for people affected by cancer – please see the information for your local service below:

Locala Sexual Health Support – Stockport

Where is this service based?

The Psychosexual Counselling Services is accessible online. Psychosexual support is offered virtually either telephone or video call.

Who can access the service?

Patients living in Stockport

What does the service offer?

Online Psychosexual Counselling – 6 Sessions

How can I access this service?

Please get in touch with your nearest Locala Sexual Health Clinic to find out if there are appointments available to help you with psychosexual difficulties caused by cancer and/or treatment.

Clinic Information:

locala.org.uk/services/sexual-health/

Call: 0161 507 9492

Email: choicesandcentralyouth@locala.org.uk

Some sexual health clinics also provide psycho-sexual services which may be suitable for people affected by cancer – please see the information for your local service below:

HCRG Care Group – Psychosexual Counselling

Where is this service based?

We offer a mixture of face-to-face and virtual (online) sessions depending on the client’s preference.

Who can access this service?

Age 16+

Patients living in Oldham, Rochdale and Bury.

Clinic is held at the Oldham Integrated Care Centre, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL.

What does the service offer?

The Psychosexual Counselling Service offers brief psychological-based sex therapy interventions to help address sexual problems experienced by individuals over 16 years of age.

We can accept GP referrals for:

• Loss of desire (interest or libido)
• Lack of intimacy or fear of intimacy
• Erectile dysfunction
• Premature ejaculation
• Delayed or absent ejaculation
• Pain with penetration/vaginismus
• Pelvic pain/genital pain
• Difficulty with orgasm

We to provide a maximum of 6 sessions of therapy following an initial assessment. Our service is inclusive, and we recognise and work with gender, sexual and relationship diversity.

How can I access the service?

If you’d like to access this service or learn more, please speak with your GP.

MFT – Psychosexual Counselling Service

Where is this service based?

Based at St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester.

Support provided face to face or telephone.

Who can access this service?

Women with sexuality issues or sexual dysfunction.

This service is available for those living in Greater Manchester.

What does this service offer?

The service offers assessment & intervention by either specialist ACP or a psychosexual therapist as required.

Psychosexual Counselling

How can I access this service?

This service is available for those living in Greater Manchester.

If you’d like to access this service or learn more, please speak with your GP or health care professional.

The Christie – Psychosexual Counselling Support

Where is this service based?

Psycho-Oncology

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

Face to face and online sessions

Who can access the service?

The service is available to adults receiving care at The Christie who are experiencing sexual, relational, or intimacy-related difficulties linked to cancer or its treatment.

What does the service offer?

The Christie offers a specialist Psychosexual Therapy Service designed to support patients and their partners with the emotional and physical changes that may affect sexual wellbeing.

Psychosexual counselling

How can I access this service?

Referrals can be made by members of your clinical team – Speak to them if you would like more information.

College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists

Where is this service based?

College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists allows you to use the search option on the webpage to find a Psychosexual/Relationship Therapist.

Who can access the service?

This is a private service open to all.

What does the service offer?

• Psychosexual Counselling
• Relationship Counselling

How can I access this service?

Visit the webpage for further information: COSRT – College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists:

Find a Therapist | cosrt

Psychosexual Medicine and Therapy Service

Where is this service based?

This service is based in Cheshire. Support is provided both online, Telephone and Face to Face.

Who can access the service?

• Individuals and those in relationships experiencing sexual problems
• Aged 18 upwards
• Those whose GP sits within Cheshire East/Cheshire West. Your Place – NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
• Out of area referrals are accepted

What does the service offer?

The service provides support, guidance, and expert care for those experiencing sexual difficulties. Our team of highly trained professionals, including a doctor and therapists, specialises in helping patients navigate sexual health concerns with sensitivity and confidentiality.

•      Psychosexual Counselling
•      Relationship Counselling

How can I access this service?

To access the Psychosexual Medicine and Therapy Service, please speak to a GP. Out of area referrals may be accepted.

Psychosexual Medicine and Therapy Service

Where is this service based?

This service is based in Cheshire. Support is provided both online, Telephone and Face to Face.

Who can access the service?

• Individuals and those in relationships experiencing sexual problems
• Aged 18 upwards
• Those whose GP sits within Cheshire East/Cheshire West. Your Place – NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
• Out of area referrals are accepted

What does the service offer?

The service provides support, guidance, and expert care for those experiencing sexual difficulties. Our team of highly trained professionals, including a doctor and therapists, specialises in helping patients navigate sexual health concerns with sensitivity and confidentiality.

•      Psychosexual Counselling
•      Relationship Counselling

How can I access this service?

To access the Psychosexual Medicine and Therapy Service, please speak to a GP. Out of area referrals may be accepted.