Zion & Kath Locke Centres
Community centres with activities, courses and classes including anxiety, depression and also self-harm weekly drop-in groups, hypnotherapy, massage, yoga, energy healing, Qigong and Reiki.
Websites
Zion Centre
Kath Locke CentreArthritis Action
There are thought to be 10 million people with some form of arthritis in the UK. It is the most common cause of disability in the UK and can affect people of all ages, not just older people.
Website
Arthritis ActionExercise Sheets – Dr Hasan Tahir
View exercise sheets including ankle, back, elbow, feet, hip and knee exercises.
Website
Exercise Sheets – Dr Hasan TahirGMMH Living with Fatigue and Pain Service
Do you have a long term physical health condition where persistent fatigue and/or pain are the main problems? After an initial assessment this NHS service can offer up to 5 individual clinic sessions and a mindfulness course specifically orientated towards living with pain and illness. You can ask your GP or other health worker more about this, or just self-refer by calling directly.
Telephone
0161 271 0801Exercises for Piriformis Syndrome (Sciatica)
Please see this video for a demonstration of exercises for Piriformis Syndrome if directed here by your doctor.
Website
www.nhs.uk/video/Pages/sciatica-piriformis-syndromePain Toolkit
A persistent pain problem can be difficult to understand and manage on an everyday basis. This Pain Toolkit website has been developed from the Pain Toolkit, a simple information booklet that provides you with handy tips and skills to support you along the way to managing your pain.
Website
www.paintoolkit.orgUniversity of Salford Podiatry Clinic
Your GP or practice nurse can refer you to the NHS podiatry service but there is a currently a long waiting list of several months. The School of Podiatry at the University of Salford offer a faster service. The assessment and management clinic can be attended by anyone (adults and children) in need of essential foot care – you may have painful pressure lesions or just be unable to care for your feet. At the clinic you will be given a full assessment and treated accordingly for £10-15.
Telephone
0161 295 2205
Website
www.salford.ac.ukore