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Services and Organisation beginning with A

Abram Senior Citizens (Organisation)
A social group for the over 60's in Abram
Accommodation (Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Adactus Housing Support and Advice Service (Organisation)
A support and advice service for the over 55's who live in Tyldesley.
Adaptations to the Home
Occupational Therapists from the Department of Adult Services support people with physical disabilities. They offer advice about how to perform household tasks more easily and can arrange adaptations to the home. There is no charge for the advice that they provide.
Adult Abuse - Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Every adult has the right to: live a life free from fear; be treated with dignity; have their choices respected; and not to be forced to do anything against their will.
Adult Learning Advice and Guidance
The Learning and Employment Service works with a range of community organisations to support a wide range of learning opportunities. The service also provides information, advice and guidance to anyone 14 and over, on any issue relating to learning and work.
Adult Placement
The Adult Placement Service offers care, support and accommodation for adults who need help due to their age, illness or disability.
Advocacy Service - Age Concern (Organisation)
An advocacy service provided by Age Concern.
Agape Family Support Group (Organisation)
Family support for all the family at this centre in Higher Folds.
Age Concern Luncheon Club (Organisation)
Age Concern are working with Bramble House Community Centre in Wigan to provide a luncehon club for all members of the local community.
Age Concern Wigan Borough (Organisation)
An organisation that provides help and support for people aged 50 and over.
Age Concern Wigan Borough - Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (Organisation)
Age Concern offer advice and information at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.
Age UK Care Homes Admissions Service (Organisation)
Support to find appropriate placements in care homes.
Age UK Wigan Boroughs Here and There Club (Organisation)
The Here and There club meet at Queens Hall in Wigan, and is open to anyone over the age of 50.
AIDS and HIV
The council works in partnership with Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Primary Care Trust, and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust to provide confidential advice and support to people living with or affected by HIV or AIDS and their families.
Al-Anon Family Groups UK and Eire (Organisation)
Confidential helpline and family group sessions for people whose lives have been affected by alcohol.
Alcohol and Drug Misuse - Adults
Substance misuse services in the borough are provided by the Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. They provide a range of services to people who misuse drugs and alcohol, and their families and friends.
Alley Gating
Wigan Council no longer has specific funding for the installation of alley gates across the borough.
Allied Healthcare Group (Organisation)
A care provider offering a range of services to help people stay in their own home.
Allocations (Wigan and Leigh Housing)
All properties are let through Wigan Council’s Housing Allocations Policy. Find out more on this page.
Allotments (Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Alzheimers Society Ashton Leigh and Wigan (Organisation)
A support network for the families and carers of people with dementia.
Ambergate Sheltered Scheme (Organisation)
A social gathering at Ambergate Sheltered Housing open to all.
Appley Bridge Pensioner's Social Club (Organisation)
A social group for the over 55's and their carers.
Archives (Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Argyle Crafters (Organisation)
Do you want to learn new crafts? If yes, then come along to the Argyle Crafters in Hindley!
Art Galleries (Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Arts Development (Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Ashton in Makerfield Old Peoples Welfare (Organisation)
A social group for the over 55's in Ashton
Ashton in Makerfield University of the Third Age (U3A) (Organisation)
Interest groups meeting the needs of the over 50's.
Ashton Leigh And Wigan Diabetic Support Group (Organisation)
The Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Diabetic Support Group is for anyone who has cared, or cares for someone, with diabetes.
Ashton Leigh and Wigan Osteoporosis Support Group (Organisation)
A support group for people with osteoporosis.
Ashton Leisure Centre (Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Ashton Library (Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Ashton Lowton and Golborne Support Group (Organisation)
A support group for people with mental health problems.
Ashton Writers (Organisation)
A writers group based in Ashton
Aspull Library (Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Assistive Technology
Assistive technology is equipment that may increase the range of activities, independence or well-being of vulnerable people. The aim is to help people to live more safely at home by providing early warning of when they are at risk, and to make sure they receive help quickly.
Astley and Tyldesley Luncheon Club (Organisation)
A luncheon club in Astley for anyone over the age of 60.
Astley Independent Methodist Church (Organisation)
Church activities at Astley Independent Methodist.
Astley Ladies (Organisation)
Come along to Astley Ladies Group to make new friends and enjoy a social evening. Open to all Ladies.
Astley Pensioners Social Club (Organisation)
Come along to Astley Pensioners Social Club, for social activities.
Asylum Seeker Accommodation & Support
Asylum seeker accommodation and support in the Borough is provided by the UK Border Agency of the Home Office under contracts with private housing providers.
Atherton Arts (Organisation)
Come along to Atherton Arts group and learn how to paint and make new friends.
Atherton Baptist Church Luncheon Club and Coffee Morning (Organisation)
A luncheon club and coffee morning available for the local community.
Atherton Library (Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Atherton United Churches Fellowship (Organisation)
A Christian worship group. Everyone is welcome.
Athletics (Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)