Following a successful pilot, The Wellbeing Service was jointly commissioned by Greater Manchester Combined Authority and His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. It is led by The Big Life group and delivered across Greater Manchester by voluntary organisations with local knowledge, skills and specialist support.
The service focuses on providing trauma-informed support for adult men aged 18+ who are on probation. It focuses on people’s strengths and aspirations, giving men the greatest opportunity to move forward positively in their lives. In Salford, our service is based at The Shed, Acton Square, Salford Crescent, Salford, M5 4NY.
When someone accesses the service, they receive tailored support that’s designed to match with their aspirations and help them meet their goals. Tailored support helps to motivate men to make positive changes around:
- personal wellbeing
- family and relationships
- building social connections
- independent living skills
Our goal is to give people more opportunities, tools and positive relationships, meaning that the likelihood of re-engaging with probation services again the future is reduced.
Who we can support
Men aged 18+ on probation living in Greater Manchester. We can accept referrals from people with a connection to Salford and living in Salford.
Probation Referrals
All referrals are co-ordinated centrally by The Big Life Group with Salford Probation Service. If you are on probation, please contact your Probation Officer or Key Worker if you would like to be referred to our service.
Probation staff are also co-located with Salford Foundation staff to help run a smooth and integrated service from initial referral, needs and risk assessment to sharing progress and support plans for men.
Wellbeing Service Information
For all enquiries about the Wellbeing Service please contact our team via email.
