– a charity that runs visitors’ centres and supports prisoners’ families in the North West of England.
– the Offenders’ Families Helpline has a freephone number that you can call for advice and support: 0808 808 2003.
– Prison Finder with links to local prisons
E-mail a prisoner https://www.emailaprisoner.com/
Prison Voicemail https://www.prisonvoicemail.com/
– CABs provide free advice about debt and money, plus a host of other issues.
– a registered charity that provides confidential advice and support to people who are worried about debt.
– free, independent advice about debt problems. Visit their website for factsheets, advice, sample letters and more; or call their helpline on 0808 808 4000.
– support on gaining control of your financial future.
– a mental health charity, making sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.
– helps over 48,000 people a year and runs more than 130 support groups for people with mental health problems. Their website contains lots of useful information and advice.
– the SANEline telephone helpline is open every day from 6pm – 11pm. Call 0845 767 8000.
Latest Updates from the Prison : http://www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/prison-finder/manchester
Latest support leaflet from HMP Manchester – Covid 19 Update Friday 20th March
– the government department that runs the Prison Service, as well as the courts, probation, criminal law and sentencing.
– the independent inspection body which reports on conditions in prisons in England and Wales. You can download inspection reports directly from their website.
– the ombudsman, Stephen Shaw, investigates complaints from prisoners and others. He is completely independent from the Prison Service and the Probation Service.
– the newspaper for prisoners. Their website also contains information about prisons and visiting someone inside.
