Family Welfare

Family Welfare Family Welfare offer a counselling and advocacy service to families and children, offering support in a range of areas.

Family Welfare is a long-established charity offering free, independent and confidential counselling, advocacy and community development services to people across the Wigan Borough. Our services are accessible to adults, young people and children from the age of 5 upwards.

Counselling provides a safe, confidential space to talk about your feelings, worries, thoughts and fears with a trained ...
31/08/2026

Counselling provides a safe, confidential space to talk about your feelings, worries, thoughts and fears with a trained professional, within the confines of Child/Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding. It is the process of helping and guiding you to resolve personal, social, behavioural or psychological issues.

Call us today on 01942 867888 or visit our website to learn more.

https://familywelfare.co.uk/counselling/

Advocacy is about ensuring that people have their views heard and respected and giving them a say in any decision making...
26/08/2026

Advocacy is about ensuring that people have their views heard and respected and giving them a say in any decision making process which may affect their lives. It’s also about having your own choice, representing your needs, making your views known, gaining access to services and offering support.

Call us today on 01942 867888 or visit our website to learn more.

https://familywelfare.co.uk/advocacy

Our latest blog is now live! 📣Raising a complaint about NHS care can feel overwhelming, particularly when you’re already...
21/08/2026

Our latest blog is now live! 📣

Raising a complaint about NHS care can feel overwhelming, particularly when you’re already managing stress or ill health. Our latest blog explains how independent NHS complaints advocacy can help you understand the process, communicate your concerns clearly and ensure your voice is heard.

Family Welfare provides free, confidential and independent support with complaints about NHS-funded services, including hospitals, GP surgeries, dentists, pharmacies and community healthcare providers.

Read the full blog to learn more:
https://familywelfare.co.uk/nhs-complaints-advocacy1/

📞 01942 867 888
✉️ [email protected]

Our community rooms are suitable for group events, training and workshops. Fully air-conditioned with a private pod for ...
13/08/2026

Our community rooms are suitable for group events, training and workshops. Fully air-conditioned with a private pod for smaller private meetings or breakout areas. They can be set up in a variety of formats, including theatre, classroom and boardroom style, and can accommodate up to 35 people.

We can also provide tea/coffee & buffet services on request.
Call us today on 01942 867 888 or visit our website to learn more.
https://familywelfare.co.uk/community-room/

Pregnancy and early motherhood can be joyful, but they can also feel overwhelming. Family Welfare offers confidential pe...
29/07/2026

Pregnancy and early motherhood can be joyful, but they can also feel overwhelming. Family Welfare offers confidential perinatal counselling for women experiencing anxiety, low mood or difficulty adjusting during pregnancy or after birth.

Our trained counsellors provide a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, develop coping strategies and build confidence. You’re not alone—support is available.

View our latest blog: https://loom.ly/qhsstN8

For more information, call 01942 867 888 or email [email protected].

Which statement resonates most with you?A) It’s okay to not be okayB) Asking for help shows strengthC) Everyone needs su...
17/07/2026

Which statement resonates most with you?

A) It’s okay to not be okay
B) Asking for help shows strength
C) Everyone needs support sometimes

If you need support, get in touch:
https://familywelfare.co.uk/contact-us/
01942 867888. We are here (9am – 5pm, Mon to Fri)

You can contact Family Welfare about any counselling or Advocacy support you think you might benefit from. Whatever your worry!

Address

Walmesley Road
Leigh
WN71XN

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+441942867888

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