HELP & SUPPORT
CABHAIR & TACAÍOCHT
We help people who need support, advice, or someone to talk to. We help the Irish and Irish Traveller communities, but we are here for everyone who needs us.
We can help with one-off issues or provide ongoing support.
Through our Fréa partnership we also provide a project called Renewing Roots. This service helps survivors and former residents of Ireland's institutions, and their families. We give free and confidential support, advice, and help. We listen to people’s stories and try to help them with what they need. Through the Renewing Roots project we have brought together a number of former residents of Irelands Institutions in peer support.
ONE OFF ISSUES
FADHBANNA AONUAIRE
We give free and confidential help with advice and information.
We can help you with things like:
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Filling in forms to apply for money or benefits
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Checking if you can get benefits and helping if you want to appeal
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Problems with housing or finding a new place to live
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Applying for an Irish passport
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Learning about or applying for Irish citizenship
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Helping people who are struggling with money to save money and get the support they are entitled to.
Everyone is welcome at Irish Community Care. We provide a friendly, understanding, and non-judgemental service. You can access support at our office, in community settings, or by telephone if travelling is difficult
We support over 130 people every year with housing issues, including help with emergency accommodation, home repairs, and adaptations to make homes safer to live in.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US
CÁ BHFUIL SÍNNE AR FÁIL
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Our Office Irish Community Care Manchester 895 Stockport Road, Levenshulme M19 3PG What 3 Words: ///loyal.chief.songs
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Irish World Heritage Centre Every Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00 Appointments made via office 1 Irish Town Way Manchester M8 0AE What 3 Words: ///things.friend.incomes
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Healthy Me Healthy Communities Over 65's Every Second Tuesday 10:00-16:00 Appointments made via office Drop Ins welcome Gorton Community Centre, Highmead St, Abbey Hey, Manchester M18 8PE What 3 Words: ///awards.shovels.owls
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
DÉAN COINNE
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Tell us what we can help with
Give your name, and some other basic information and tell us about the issue you're facing.
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Pick a time
We will give you a time and date. Say yes, and you’re booked.
If you have emailed we will get back to you with your appointment.
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We are not an emergency service.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 999. For non-life-threatening medical advice, call NHS 111.
For emergency housing support in Manchester (including homelessness), you can contact the 24/7 duty service on 0161 234 5001.
I had previously claimed attendance allowance by myself and been unsuccessful. I came to ICCM and you completed a claim for me which DWP said they didn’t receive. You had a copy so were able to resend the claim. I ended up with high rate backdated to beginning of claim. There is no way I could have managed this myself so thank you so much ICCM!
An Advice and Information Service User
SELF HELP TOOLS
UIRLISÍ FÉINCHABHRACH
Over 100 service users reported improved access to services last year because of the support ICCM gave them
Passports
If you are looking to apply for an Irish passport, renew your passport or find out about becoming an Irish citizen through the foreign birth registration scheme we recommend you first look at the Irish Government passport site https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-online/
Passport applications are done via an online process. If you are having difficulty with the process or you are unable to complete the online form please get in touch with us.
Benefits and Entitlements
Turn2Us is a separate charity which offers a free online benefit checker tool. You can use their free and confidential Benefits Calculator to find out what benefits you are entitled to claim. Once you have checked if you are entitled to any benefits you can get in touch and we will help you through the process of claiming.
Turn2Us is an independent charity not affiliated with ICCM.
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Grants Checker Tool
Turn2Us also offer a search service to see if there are any grants available to support people. You could be missing out on money which you never have to pay back. Use their Grants Search tool and see if they match you to grants for which you may be eligible.
Turn2Us is an independent charity not affiliated with ICCM.
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Foodbanks
Greater Together Manchester's website gives a map of food bank locations across Greater Manchester. We are able to make referrals to some food banks across Greater Manchester, but there is a high demand for these services and we cannot guarantee we will be able to get a food bank delivery or appointment.
Greater TogetherManchester is an independent charity not affiliated with ICCM.
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