Community
Link Workers

Need some help but not sure where to turn? Our Community Link Workers can listen and point you in the right direction.

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We’re here for you

Many things affect our health and wellbeing that can’t be fixed by medication or a trip to see the doctor, such as loneliness, financial worries, housing, education or employment just to name a few.

Our community link workers are here to listen and can offer free and confidential advice and support for those who need it.

We’ll spend time to get to know you and understand the changes you would like to make.

We’ll help you decide on the steps you need to take and put you in touch with other services that can help you reach your goal.

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You might be…

  • Feeling lonely or isolated
  • Suffering from a bereavement
  • Struggling with mobility and elements of your day-to-day living
  • A carer for someone and in need of support or advice
  • Experiencing financial difficulties
  • Experiencing relationship or family issues
  • Looking for support to return to employment and/or volunteering opportunities
  • Looking for advice or information around housing concerns
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We will…

  • Take time to understand any concerns that may be affecting your health and wellbeing
  • Find out what matters to you most
  • Connect you to local services
  • Share information about services and activities in your local community
  • Work with you to find the right support available
  • Provide practical advice and support to help you improve your wellbeing
  • Empower you to make positive changes

Getting support

You can get in touch with us yourself, or your GP can make a referral for you.

We can meet you at a time and place that is suitable for you. This could be at your GP practice, somewhere out in the community such as a local park or café, or even at your home where required.

Please note: To access this service you must be 18 years or over and live or work in Wigan Borough.

Get in touch

Useful Links

GMMH mental health crisis helpline
Samaritans
Apply for welfare support
Homelessness intervention
Domestic abuse information and support
Adult social care and health