Rochdale NHS Walk-in Centre
The centre offers instant access to healthcare advice & treatment for minor injuries & illnesses.
Address
Whitehall Street, Rochdale
Telephone
01706 377777 (Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 9.30 pm. Weekends & Bank Holidays 10:00 am – 5:30 pm)
Accident and Emergency Department
Also available to women who need a place of safety and /or counselling. A&E will refer women to appropriate agencies or to Social Services.
Address
Rochdale Infirmary, Whitehall Street, Rochdale OL12 0LF
Telephone
01706 517023 (24 Hours)
Domestic Violence & Maternal Mental Health Midwife
The Midwife (currently Sheila Murray) can be contacted for advice during pregnancy or up to 28 days after birth.
Address
Level C, Rochdale Infirmary, Whitehall Street, Rochdale OL12 0LF
Telephone
01706 517203 (office hours)
07971 026644 (mobile)
Homelessness Advice Centre, Rochdale MBC
Offers advice on the options available to women including housing and legal options and provides access to safe temporary accommodation.
Address
Homelessness Advice Centre, Whitworth Road Depot, Haynes Street, Rochdale, OL12 0EX
Telephone
0845 6024995
01706 355555 - Emergency number available after 5:00 pm
Email
housing.homelessness@rochdale.gov.uk
An Asian Female Support Service provides information and assistance on a range of accommodation options and other support services to Asian women and children fleeing violence.
Telephone
01706 651130 - Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Answer phone outside these hours.
Wardleworth Women’s Welfare Association
Wardleworth Women’s Welfare Association provides a free drop-in advice and information service and welfare rights advice session. They can also make referrals to other agencies.
Address
18 Trafalgar Street, Rochdale OL16 2EB
Telephone
01706 860157 (Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm)
Victim Support & Witness Service Rochdale
Victim Support & Witness Service Rochdale offers a comprehensive and confidential support service to women.
Victim Support can offer:
- Assistance with any questions you may have
- The opportunity to talk to someone in confidence
- Information about practical help you may be entitled to
- Contact with other agencies
- Can arrange for properties to be made secure
- Application for criminal injuries compensation
- Free counselling service
Witness Service can offer:
- The opportunity to talk to someone in confidence
- Information on court procedures
- Someone to accompany you to the court room if you have to give evidence
- A chance to talk over the case when it has ended
Address
43 Oldham Road, Rochdale OL16 5QJ
Website
www.victimsupport.org.uk
Email
info@victimsupport-rochdale.co.uk
Telephone:
01706 355523 - Victim Support
(Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.)
01706 657098 - Witness Service
(Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.)
Please leave a message on the answer phone if no-one is available.
Law Centre
Rochdale Law Centre aims to enable women experiencing violence in the home to gain access to the legal system. They offer advice about the legal system, available legal remedies, finding and using a solicitor, legal aid etc. They do not actually represent women on legal cases of violence against women in the home but will provide general advice. They will assist women facing immigration problems as a result of violence in the home. They also provide advice about housing law.
Address
Rochdale Law Centre, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1HE
Telephone
01706 657766 (Monday - Friday 10:00 to 1:00pm)
Please phone for details of outreach sessions.
Citizens Advice Bureau Rochdale
Citizens Advice Bureau Rochdale offers free, impartial, confidential advice and information including referral to a safe house; solicitor referral for injunctions as well as general advice on debt, welfare rights and benefits advice. Outreach sessions are available in several locations. Phone for details of these sessions.
Address
104/106 Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1PQ.
Telephone
01706 666676
0161 284 4666 - Telephone Advice on Tuesday (9:30 to 3:00 pm)
Personal Callers
Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10:00 to 4:00 pm.
Tuesday – 10:00 to 1:00 pm.
E-mail
advice@cab-heywood.freeserve.co.uk
Community Safety Section RMBC
The Community Safety Section offers advice and guidance on crime prevention, home security measures, and personal safety.
Address
Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AB (Please telephone for an appointment before visiting)
Telephone
01706 924980 / 924958 / 924985 (Monday to Friday 8:30 – 4:30 pm)
Please leave a message on the answer phone if no-one is available
Saheli
Saheli provides emergency temporary refuge accommodation for South Asian women and their children experiencing domestic violence. A children’s service is also provided. Outreach and aftercare services are available and staff will work with women in the wider community.
Telephone
0161 945 4187 (Refuge)
0161 226 6812 (outreach & aftercare)
