The Wellbeing Service (GMIRS)

• – Provide information to educate families about probation order/license conditions.
• – Offer basic mediation to address familial and relationship issues.
• – Facilitate referrals to mediation services for complex family situations.
• – Assist with resettlement to help people return to or stay in their family homes.
• – Offer advice and support to reduce the risk of homelessness.
• – Advise family and relationship networks on debt or substance misuse.
• – Provide assistance with housing applications or benefit forms.
• – Offer guidance to people on probation wishing to maintain contact with their children.
• – Facilitate communication with statutory services (such as Children Services).

• – Relationship counselling or specialist mental health support.
• – Chaperoning or advocacy (criminal, family, housing, or court).
• – Writing services for legal documents (i.e., Family Court applications).
• – Legal advice or decisions on eligibility for access to children.
• – Housing or accommodation
• – Assistance with locating lost family members of individuals on probation.

Please note that family members or nominated network individuals cannot contact the service. We will assist people on probation to ensure that their family or relationship network have access to information for potential future support tailored to their needs.

Finance and Debt Management Bolton Guild

Offering support with budgeting, managing finances, and understanding housing-related expenses to help individuals maintain housing stability.

Ingeus Housing

• Housing Benefit Advice: Providing guidance on accessing housing benefits or navigating the benefits system to help individuals maintain stable housing situations.
• Referrals to Housing Services: Referring clients to local housing authorities, homelessness prevention services, or housing charities for assistance with finding accommodation, accessing temporary housing, or resolving housing-related crises.
• Budgeting and Financial Management: Offering support with budgeting, managing finances, and understanding housing-related expenses to help individuals maintain housing stability.
• Tenancy Support: Providing advice on maintaining a tenancy, understanding tenant rights and responsibilities, and resolving landlord-tenant disputes to prevent homelessness or eviction.
• Homelessness Prevention: Offering interventions or support services aimed at preventing homelessness, such as mediation with landlords, access to emergency accommodation, or assistance with securing stable housing.

Achieve

Achieve Northwest is a community organisation based in Bolton, United Kingdom, dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and communities in achieving their full potential. They offer various services and programs aimed at empowering people and promoting social inclusion, well-being, and personal development in the Hub they focus on employment and training with Bolton probation clients.

Transforming Lives

Helping people who may be struggling with mental health issues or substance and alcohol abuse or any day-to-day problem a dynamic team. These types of activities can be beneficial not only for ex-offenders but also for the general public who may be seeking opportunities for personal growth, social connection, or assistance with specific challenges. By engaging individuals in positive and constructive activities, these programs can help promote rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and strengthen communities.

Next steps recovery

Drug and alcohol recovery it helps clients break free from addiction and learn to live a sober life recovery is continuous process marked by ups and downs individuals can achieve long term sobriety and reclaim control over their lives it’s also about finding hope rebuilding relationships and building a healthier future free from the chains of addiction.

9.30am – 4.3opm

1-2-1 pre-booked Support Worker appointments

From 9am

Co-location: Ingeus

9.30am – 4.3opm

Drop in to speak to your Support Worker, have a cuppa etc.

11am – 3pm

Walking Wednesday

This includes group walks within the local areas. This session aims to allow both staff and customers to connect to nature and improve both their physical and mental health. These walks are aimed at all walkers, with most being relatively easy to some more difficult walks. Suggestions of walks and routes within the local area are welcome. Previous walks include Burrs Park, Kirk Lees Trail and Peel Tower.

From 9am

Co-location: Ingeus

From 10am

Co-location: The Bond Board

9.30am – 4.3opm

1-2-1 pre-booked Support Worker appointments

10am – 3pm

Coffee Morning and Games Afternoon

This includes joining us at the hub for a chat. Tea, coffee and juice is available along with snacks. In the afternoon we play a range of different games such as darts, dominos and cards. This session is aimed at lowering social anxiety and isolation and allows customers to voice their opinions and discuss various topics, we also ask for feedback and ideas for other trips and activities in these sessions.

10am – 3pm

Arts and Crafts for Mental Health

This session includes getting creative, using a variety of materials. During arts and craft we create art by using acrylic paints, water colours; paints and pencils, clay and pegs. These sessions aim to help both staff and customers improve their mental health by focusing of the beauty of art and not the negative feelings they may be dealing with. These sessions really help customers to relax and open up, some have called the sessions therapeutic.

9.45am-2pm

Volunteering in Manchester’s Green Sector 

Do you care about the environment, enjoy gardening or fancy a role outdoors? Learn more about sustainability and what the green sector is doing to help. Includes taster sessions with different organisations to show you what volunteering in the green sector would be like, as well as support to apply.

9:45am-12:45pm

Photography for Wellbeing

Explore how photography can be a tool for better wellbeing and self-expression, and how to make your images more interesting and engaging. This course is for all levels and you can use your smartphone camera or borrow one of ours.

9:45am-12pm

Digital Dictionary – A course for complete beginners 

A course for complete beginners looking to improve their confidence. It will provide the foundational skills needed to begin using digital technology in your everyday life, as well as developing your understanding of key words and what they mean.

1:15pm-4:15pm

Back on Track’s Book Club 

Our weekly reading group, led by volunteers.

Next steps 1-1s 

Are you thinking about what’s next within or outside of Back on Track? Want some support searching and applying for opportunities, writing a CV or disclosing information? Next steps 1-1s provide the space for you explore options and make progress.

9:45am-12:45pm

Cookery: Weekday Winners! Learn how to batch cook everyday meals 

Learn how to create home cooked, healthy meals in bulk so that there’s always something in the fridge. Discover how batch cooking is a cost effective way of cooking and preparing meals for the week. This course is perfect for beginner cooks.

9.45am – 12.45pm

Mindful Moments Weekly guided walks using mindfulness 

Mindfulness is a technique you can learn which involves noticing what’s happening in the present moment, without judgement. This course will give you the tools to manage stress, anxiety, and even physical pain.

9:45am-12:45pm

My Journey (Art Project) 12 week course 

Create a book to depict a physical or emotional journey you have taken. Experiment with art techniques such as drawing, stamp making and collage to express this journey unique to you.

9.45am – 4.15pm

Google Made Simple 

Discover the benefits of setting up a Google account and begin to explore all the features it has to offer. Learn how to access your account from different locations and devices.

1.15pm – 4.15pm

Dealing with Change 

Change is a universal part of life. This course will help you examine your relationship to change and will help you develop strategies to handle life’s twists and turns with greater resilience.

9.45am – 12.45pm

Drama: Express Yourself: Using drama techniques for self-empowerment 

Discover the power of drama in improving communication skills and self-confidence and in strengthening connections with others.

9:45am-12:45pm

Dig in! Allotment & gardening sessions at the Lalley Centre 

Weekly growing sessions at a local community allotment.

9:45am-12:45pm

Step Into Maths

Make a start on improving your numeracy skills. Suitable for those working at Entry 1 or 2.

1.15pm – 4.15pm

Maths Functional Skills Qualification (Entry 3) 20-week course leading to a full qualification 

Take your numeracy skills to the next level and work towards a nationally recognised qualification in Maths at Entry Level 3, awarded by Open Awards.

1:45pm-4:15pm

Communicate with Confidence 

A creative communication course designed to help you set boundaries and strengthen your relationships with others. Learn to express yourself more confidently across a range of everyday situations.

Trauma Project with Manchester Art Gallery Be part of making galleries more trauma-aware 

Dates to be confirmed 

Over 500,000 people visit Manchester Art Gallery (MAG) each year. In this special project with MAG, a small group of members will be invited to contribute their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions on how to make galleries accessible and responsive to people with lived experience of trauma.

9.45am – 12.45pm

Everyone Can Draw! 

Develop your own unique drawing style in this course, where everyone can draw. Try new techniques, like charcoal drawings in 30 seconds and drawing whilst standing up!

9.45am – 12.45pm

Cookery: Elevating the Classics 

Learn how to take your cooking skills to the next level by learning how to transform simple staple foods into gourmet creations. This course is aimed at intermediate cooks.

11:15am-12:15pm

Creative Music for Mental Health 

The ability to respond to music is universal, but the way we react is unique to our personality. By enabling us to make music together, these sessions will create a platform for connection with others and for self-expression.

1.15pm-2.15pm

Everyone Can Sing 

Singing with others can have a positive impact on our health. These sessions will explore accessible and familiar songs from a wide range of styles and are open to anyone wanting to experience the joy of collective singing.

9:45am-12:45pm

Step Into English

Make a start on improving your literacy skills. Suitable for those working at Entry 1 or 2.

1.15pm – 4.15pm

English Next Steps

Take your writing and reading skills to the next level. Suitable for those working at Entry 3 and above.

Guitar Group

Session for beginners: 11:30am-1:30pm 

Master the basics of guitar playing, such as strumming chords and picking simple tunes.

Session for advanced learners: 2-4pm 

Suitable for those who can confidently play basic chords, strum in time, and read TAB.

9AM – 5PM

9AM – 12PM

9AM – 5PM

1.30PM – 3.30PM

9AM – 1PM

1PM – 3PM

1PM – 5PM

9.30am-2pm

Community Café (Pay what you can afford)

A welcoming space for people to enjoy a warm meal and socialise. Pay what you can afford to ensure inclusivity.

9.30am-12.30pm

Wellbeing worker 

One-on-one sessions with a dedicated Wellbeing Worker offering personalised support and guidance.

10am-2pm

Wellbeing Hub

Engaging activities aimed at promoting positive interactions and skill development within the community.

4pm-6pm

Men’s group – dinner and a chat

An opportunity for men to gather, share a meal, and engage in open conversations in a supportive environment.

9.30am-2pm

Community Café (Pay what you can afford)

Another day for the community to enjoy the pay-what-you-can-afford Community Café – a welcoming space for people to enjoy a warm meal.

9.30am-12pm

Wellbeing Worker

One-on-one sessions with a dedicated Wellbeing Worker offering personalised support and guidance.

1:30pm-3:30pm

Community Outreach at various venues

Please ask the Wellbeing worker so we can find the most accessible venue for the Client.

4-6pm

Women’s group

10am – 2pm

Wellbeing Hub

Engaging activities aimed at promoting positive interactions and skill development within the community.

10am – 2pm

“Here and Now” sessions / 1 – 1check-ins / small group sessions.

Sessions focused on the present moment, offering individual check-ins and small group discussions for immediate support.

2pm-3pm

“Steps to Change” group

Join a group dedicated to making positive steps towards personal change and growth.

9.30am-12pm

Caring Dad’s Group

A 17 Week course for men to look at their relationships, behaviours, and attitudes and the impacted on their children and families.

9.30am-1.30pm

Wellbeing Worker

Continued personalised support with the Wellbeing Worker, addressing individual needs and goals.

12.30pm-3pm

Men’s Mental Health social group

Checking on emotional & psychological wellbeing.

9.30pm-2pm

Community Cafe

Round off the week with another opportunity for the community to gather at the Community Café.

7:30pm – 9pm

Narcotics Anonymous

A supportive space for individuals dealing with drug-related challenges, offering guidance and fellowship.

10am – 12pm

Community Café

End the week with a relaxed Sunday morning at the Community Café.

10am – 12pm

Local history research group

A creative health session looking at the history of the hub building and that of the local area; including walks and visits to the archive library.

1pm – 2pm

Darts and dominoes

An opportunity to attend weekly practice sessions and competitions, including regular tournaments.

2pm – 4pm

Short courses session

This is time to use the computers in the hub to complete online e-learning, build digital skills and access accredited & non-accredited courses.

10am – 12pm

POPS Family Support Drop-in

Partners of Prisoners service for individuals on probation who require support with family matters, or have family members in need of support.

10am – 12pm

Independent living skills session

This session offers the opportunity to build skills such as managing personal admin, managing a home and self-care as well as how to travel independently.

1pm – 3pm

Bike maintenance skills

A session in the workshop providing a chance to learn basic bike maintenance skills and safety along with accessing equipment to maintain your bike.

1pm – 3pm

Achieve Jobs Club

A session from Achieve employment services where individuals can access support with CV’s, job searching and build on employability skills.

10am – 12pm

RHS Gardening project

These sessions are run jointly with RHS and include garden management skills, growing fruits and vegetables and building planters as well as gardening for mental health.

1pm – 3pm

Cooking sessions

Weekly cooking sessions providing an opportunity to build on cooking skills; including cooking on a budget, healthy eating and cooking challenges.

10am – 12pm

Ingeus housing support drop-in

This session is to provide a drop in service for clients on probation in need of emergency housing support or any advice/informaiton around housing.

10am – 12pm

Mindfulness and emotional management

A session delivered by experienced mindfulness facilitators and a chance to develop coping skills to manage anxiety, anger and to build emotional resiliance.

1pm – 3pm

Art Club

This session involves themed activities within a group setting and a chance to develop art skills for mental health, including mindful art, clay art and card making.

9am – 12pm

Breakfast club

10am – 12pm

Men’s health sessions (talks/checks)

Weekly sessions delivered by the local health improvement team based on various themes on rotation inculding cancer awareness, smoking cessation, diabetes awareness and general health improvement.

2pm – 4pm

Healthy relationships group

A course run by experienced facilitators to look at building confidence, resiliance, communication skills and awareness of healthy behaivours within a relationship.

10.30am – 2.30pm

Computer drop-in session

A drop in session to use the IT facilities and complete online applications and training.

2pm – 4pm

9.30am – 11.30am

Coffee and catch up morning for all

A relaxed welcoming space for people to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and socialise.

1.30pm – 2.30pm

Wellness Group Session Course

An opportunity to participate in a 6 week course that will include mindfulness activities, EFT Tapping, Sound healing activity, Breath-work and meditation, Journalling activity, learning how the brain works and how to regulate emotions. The course is designed to encourage people to engage in open conversations in a supportive environment.

3pm – 4pm

4pm – 5pm

Yoga session

A session to help improve your flexibility, strength and mental health with the support of a trained Yoga instructor.

10am – 12pm

Football Fitness session

An opportunity to participate in a football mentoring session to improve your physical fitness and mental well-being

IT Suite

Coaching Sessions

Week 1 and Week 3

Coaching sessions

Week 3

Men’s support Group (delivered by Mentell)

 Week 1

Professionals Hub

CGL Triage

Week 2 and Week 4

Co-location

Week 3

Coffee afternoon

Coaching Sessions

Mental Health Awareness Session

Coaching Session

Women Matta

GM Wellbeing 1-1s

11.30am-12.30pm

Talking Therapies

Sessions looking at Stress and Sleep once a month. Please contact us for dates.

Week 2 and 4

2pm-3pm

LEGO Group

Week 1 and 3

2pm-3pm

Arts and Craft

Week 1

10.30am-11.30am

Coffee Morning

Week 3

1.30pm-3.30pm

Professionals Hub

Week 2 and 4

12pm – 1.30pm

GM Wellbeing

Every week

1-1 Coaching Sessions (by appointment)

10.30am

Naffi Cafe

11am

Health and Wellbeing Group

6pm

Women’s Support Group

Every week

1-1 Coaching Sessions (by appointment)

11am

Gordon Street Community Garden

Board Games

Co-location – every fortnight

Professional hubs with other agencies to support with any needs. Speak to your coach about dates.

11am

Gordon Street Community Garden

War-gaming Group

Social Group

Every week

1-1 Coaching Sessions (by appointment)

10.30am

Naffi Cafe

11am

Support Group