Get support in Manchester
Digital support
Do you need help getting started with your smartphone or tablet?
Buzz Manchester has information such as how to download an app, find a website, set up an email account, and other things you might need to do. The useful guides are also translated into Farsi and Urdu.
Stay connected during Covid-19
Do you need help with getting online, staying safe online and using the internet?
Free telephone support is available on a wide range of things from turning your device on, setting up an email address, making video calls, downloading apps, booking your online supermarket shopping, accessing health information etc. Calls can be made in 15 languages, so if you’d like the call in a different language to English, please let us know.
To receive free telephone support from one of the organisations that provide Internet support in Manchester, you can:
- Text 07860064128. Leave your name and area of Manchester where you live
- Email digitalinclusion@manchester.gov.uk with the person’s details including their name and area of Manchester where they live
Online Courses
Northmoor Community Association are running an online course in how to use a computer, tablet or smartphone. For further information or to book a place on the course, phone 0161 2486823 or text/Whatsapp 07458300781.
Libraries
At the moment, due to Covid-19, all Manchester libraries are closed. However, you can still join a library online.
If you visit their website, you can download many books and magazines to read at home.
Visit your local library, where you can find a range of facilities such as:
- Books to borrow, including some in other languages
- CDs and DVDs to borrow
- Free wifi
- Computer facilities
- Printing and photocopying
- Newspapers and magazines to read
- Information about local services
Activities in your local area
Another way to develop your English skills is to participate in fun activities in your local community, such as cooking, dancing, and arts and crafts. Here are some places with groups and activities near you:
North Manchester
East Manchester
- Brunswick Church, Ardwick
- Northmoor Community Association, Longsight
- Longsight Church of the Nazarene
- Levenshulme Inspire
- Rainbow Haven, Gorton
- The Oasis Centre, Gorton
Central Manchester
- Central Library
- Zion Community Resource Centre, Hulme
- Powerhouse Library, Moss Side
- Kath Locke Centre, Moss Side
South Manchester
Children’s Services
The Manchester City Council website provides lots of useful information on a wide range of services for children and their carers in Manchester. This includes information on schools, nurseries and activities at your local children’s centre.
Citizens Advice
This useful service is a charity that provides confidential advice for free. It can help you move forward if you have different kinds of problems, such as money, legal or family issues.
You can call them on 03444 111 222 or visit them in one of the 13 sites across Manchester.
Click on the link below to find out more information, including the location and opening times of your nearest Citizens Advice.