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Are you eligible for free childcare for your 2 year old?
Many children aged two can have 15 hours free early learning a week at a day nursery, playgroup or with a childminder. Early Learning in a childcare setting helps children with their development and to gain confidence, ready for when they start school. Find out if…Family Information Service (FIS) - Early Education and Childcare
The Family Information Service provides details of Childcare Providers in Manchester, including registered childminders who offer care in their own home, private nurseries, playgroups and Ofsted registered out of school provision.Veterans and Armed Forces Toolkit
Welcome to this dedicated area of 'Help and Support Manchester', for Veterans and Armed Forces. Lots of work is taking place across Greater Manchester which is enabled by the introduction and commitment to a Community Covenant. A Community Covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian…Armed Forces Housing and Finance
Get advice on Housing and Finance for veterans, members of the armed forces and their families. If you want advice not specific to armed forces view our Homes and Housing or Work and Money areas.Winter Fuel Payment
Winter Fuel Payment or Winter Fuel Allowance is an annual payment to help with heating costs, made to households with someone over Pension Credit age. Please see the Gov.UK website for further information on the Winter Fuel Payment.Staying mentally well and socially connected
We understand the importance of mental health on your overall wellbeing. This includes feeling socially connected, combatting social isolation and loneliness.Promoting Positive Relationships in Manchester
Support, Resources and Information. What is Promoting Positive Relationships? Conflict between parents is normal, but if exposure is frequent, intense, and poorly resolved, this can have a damaging impact on children, resulting in long-term mental health issues and emotional, social, and behavioural and academic problems…Free Sims with Internet Access
Any Manchester resident (over the age of 18) who is on a low income and struggling to pay for internet access can now get a free SIM loaded with free data. SIMs come with free internet access for up to 6 months! All you have…Emotional and mental wellbeing
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub. Here is a list of local and national organisations to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of parents/carers and the children they care for. For under 25s, see the Young people section.