The GM Keyworker Service

The GM Keyworker Service Barnardo's Greater Manchester Keyworker service, supporting children & young people with Learning Disability or Autism. This page is not monitored 24/7

Don't forget we have launched in Bury now Alt-text description:Image 1: Promotional graphic announcing that “Chat A...
12/10/2026

Don't forget we have launched in Bury now



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Image 1: Promotional graphic announcing that “Chat Autism & ADHD is now LIVE in Bury.” The design has a dark grey background with purple outlined shapes, bright sunburst and megaphone graphics, and fireworks-style decorations in the corners. White text promotes a safe, anonymous messaging service for children, young people, and parents of 0–18-year-olds, with the number 07507 329954. Partner logos appear along the bottom.
Image 2: Information graphic with a white background, black text, purple outlined shapes, sunburst and megaphone graphics, and fireworks-style decorations in the corners. It explains the service’s safety and confidentiality arrangements, message storage, response times of up to 48 hours, opening hours of 9am–4:30pm Monday to Friday, UK mobile access, messaging charges, and how to opt out by texting STOP. Partner logos appear at the bottom.

We are so proud of our team! Image Description:Image 1: Celebratory announcement on a green background with gold s...
07/10/2026

We are so proud of our team!



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Image 1: Celebratory announcement on a green background with gold sparkles, a gold star trophy on a black base, blue and gold decorative light effects, and Barnardo’s and Greater Manchester Keyworker Team logos. Text reads: “Missy, Evelyn and Karen! Our Volunteer Social Media Champions. We are delighted to announce this year’s Marsh Trust Regional Winners… CONGRATULATIONS! From The Greater Manchester Keyworker Team

Image 2: Celebratory thank-you graphic on a green background with gold sparkles, a gold star trophy on a black base, and blue and gold decorative light effects. Text praises Missy, Everlyn and Karen for their dedication, creativity, expertise, and volunteer social media work, ending with: “Our Volunteer Social Media Champions. Thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment. We truly appreciate everything you have done! Deserved Winners!”

Experimenting with new hair styles might help improve your mental health. Rosalee, a very talented and passionate young ...
05/10/2026

Experimenting with new hair styles might help improve your mental health.
Rosalee, a very talented and passionate young lady, helped Daniela, her keyworker, to start the week in a positive note by offering her a new look. Rosalee is dreaming about having her own Salon one day. We wish Rosalee good luck! Continue with your dedication and your dream will come true.
Until then, thank you Rosalee for helping our colleague to look amazing.




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Bright, playful collage on a blue background with yellow shapes and green doodles featuring a woman with elaborate red braided hairstyles, a young person styling hair, and the text ‘Let’s start the week in style!’ Cheerful and energetic mood.

Don’t forget, we have launched our Chat Autism & ADHD service in Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Tameside. Other GM areas wil...
30/09/2026

Don’t forget, we have launched our Chat Autism & ADHD service in Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Tameside. Other GM areas will launch soon.



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Image 1: Promotional poster announcing that Chat Autism & ADHD is now live in Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside. The poster features a blue background with colourful fireworks graphics and an orange starburst shape in the centre. Text includes the contact number 07507 329954 and describes the service as a safe, anonymous messaging service offering support and advice for children, young people and parents of 0 to 18-year-olds. Logos for the Greater Manchester Key Worker Service, Chat Autism & ADHD, ChatHealth and Positive Pathways appear on the poster.

Image 2: Information poster explaining how the Chat Autism & ADHD messaging service works. The poster uses a blue background with colourful fireworks graphics and a large orange starburst panel containing service information. It explains confidentiality, response times, operating hours, emergency guidance, messaging restrictions and opt-out instructions. The poster states that messages may be shared if there are safety concerns, responses are usually provided within 48 hours on weekdays, and users can stop messages by texting STOP. Logos for the Greater Manchester Key Worker Service, Chat Autism & ADHD, ChatHealth and Positive Pathways are displayed.

Today is the day we launch in Bury. No diagnosis is required. Young people can get in touch themselves, or parents and c...
28/09/2026

Today is the day we launch in Bury. No diagnosis is required. Young people can get in touch themselves, or parents and carers can contact us about a child or young person. We aim to reply within 48 hours (9am-4:30pm Monday to Friday), and you’ll receive an automatic message to confirm we’ve received your text.



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Image 1: Promotional graphic announcing that “Chat Autism & ADHD is now LIVE in Bury.” The design has a dark grey background with purple outlined shapes, bright sunburst and megaphone graphics, and fireworks-style decorations in the corners. White text promotes a safe, anonymous messaging service for children, young people, and parents of 0–18-year-olds, with the number 07507 329954. Partner logos appear along the bottom.
Image 2: Information graphic with a white background, black text, purple outlined shapes, sunburst and megaphone graphics, and fireworks-style decorations in the corners. It explains the service’s safety and confidentiality arrangements, message storage, response times of up to 48 hours, opening hours of 9am–4:30pm Monday to Friday, UK mobile access, messaging charges, and how to opt out by texting STOP. Partner logos appear at the bottom.

Only three days to go until the launch. Image 1: Promotional poster announcing the launch of Chat Autism & ADHD in...
25/09/2026

Only three days to go until the launch.



Image 1: Promotional poster announcing the launch of Chat Autism & ADHD in Bury. The poster features a colourful comic book style design with blue, orange, yellow and purple shapes, confetti graphics and a megaphone illustration. Large text states: “Chat Autism & ADHD launches in 3 Days!, Bury.” The poster explains that from 28 September, children, young people and parents of children aged 0 to 18 will have access to a safe, anonymous messaging service where they can reach out for advice and support. The Greater Manchester Key Worker Service logo appears at the top, and the Positive Pathways logo is displayed at the bottom.

Image 2: Information poster about the Chat Autism & ADHD messaging service. The poster uses a colourful comic book style design with blue, orange, purple and yellow graphic elements and a megaphone illustration. The text explains confidentiality, response times, service availability and contact information. It states that staff may share information if there are safety concerns, messages are stored securely and can be viewed by authorised Barnardo’s staff, replies are usually provided within 48 hours on weekdays, and the service is not suitable for emergencies. The poster also explains that messages are charged at standard rates and that users can opt out by texting STOP. Greater Manchester Key Worker Service and Positive Pathways logos are displayed.

The Bounce Forward Programme is coming to Wigan! All Ears MHA will be working with Lancashire Mind to bring a 6 week Bou...
24/09/2026

The Bounce Forward Programme is coming to Wigan! All Ears MHA will be working with Lancashire Mind to bring a 6 week Bounce Forward programme to children agreed 9-11 in Wigan. Find out more information and get your tickets here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mind-all-ears-tickets-1999085984995?aff=oddtdtcreator



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Slide 1: Blue and White striped background with a white arched bubble in the middle. Inside the bubble explains that All Ears and Lancashire Mind are bringing their Bounce Forward Programme to Wigan. The logos for both Lancashire Mind and All Ears are pictured at the bottom.
Slide 2: Blue and White striped background with a white arched bubble in the middle. Inside the bubble explains what the Bounce Forward Programme is, and when and where it is taking place. The logo for the Bounce Forward Programme is pictured at the bottom.

Do you know about this SEND Youth Group in Tameside? Alt-text description:Promotional poster for SEND Youth Grou...
23/09/2026

Do you know about this SEND Youth Group in Tameside?



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Promotional poster for SEND Youth Group Sessions. A collage of photos across the top shows young people and families taking part in social activities and conversations. The main poster has a dark green background with large text reading: “SEND Youth Group Sessions, Ages 11-16.” Sessions take place every Thursday from 5-7 pm at Aqua Nurture, Gee Cross, Hyde, SK14 5BS. The poster states: “Play games. Make friends. Learn independence skills.” It also mentions a parent café. Contact information is provided: [email protected]. A Greater Manchester Key Worker Service logo appears in the bottom left corner.

Exciting news for Bury! Our chat service opens next week. Alt-text description:Image 1: Promotional poster announci...
21/09/2026

Exciting news for Bury! Our chat service opens next week.



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Image 1: Promotional poster announcing the launch of Chat Autism & ADHD in Bury. The poster features a colourful comic book style design with blue, orange, yellow and purple shapes, confetti graphics and a megaphone illustration. Large text states: “Chat Autism & ADHD launches in 1 week! Bury.” The poster explains that from 28 September, children, young people and parents of children aged 0 to 18 will have access to a safe, anonymous messaging service where they can reach out for advice and support. The Greater Manchester Key Worker Service logo appears at the top, and the Positive Pathways logo is displayed at the bottom.

Image 2: Information poster about the Chat Autism & ADHD messaging service. The poster uses a colourful comic book style design with blue, orange, purple and yellow graphic elements and a megaphone illustration. The text explains confidentiality, response times, service availability and contact information. It states that staff may share information if there are safety concerns, messages are stored securely and can be viewed by authorised Barnardo’s staff, replies are usually provided within 48 hours on weekdays, and the service is not suitable for emergencies. The poster also explains that messages are charged at standard rates and that users can opt out by texting STOP. Greater Manchester Key Worker Service and Positive Pathways logos are displayed.

Today is the day we launch in Tameside. No diagnosis is required. Young people can get in touch themselves with or with...
21/09/2026

Today is the day we launch in Tameside. No diagnosis is required. Young people can get in touch themselves with or without support, or parents and carers can contact us about a child or young person. We aim to reply within 48 hours (9am-4:30pm Monday to Friday), and you’ll receive an automatic message to confirm we’ve received your text.



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Image 1: Promotional graphic announcing that “Chat Autism & ADHD is now LIVE in Tameside.” The design has a dark grey background with purple outlined shapes, bright sunburst and megaphone graphics, and fireworks-style decorations in the corners. White text promotes a safe, anonymous messaging service for children, young people, and parents of 0–18-year-olds, with the number 07507 329954. Partner logos appear along the bottom.

Image 2: Information graphic with a white background, black text, purple outlined shapes, sunburst and megaphone graphics, and fireworks-style decorations in the corners. It explains the service’s safety and confidentiality arrangements, message storage, response times of up to 48 hours, opening hours of 9am–4:30pm Monday to Friday, UK mobile access, messaging charges, and how to opt out by texting STOP. Partner logos appear at the bottom.

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