Home of Justice

"General Advice (for Manchester Residents) We assist clients with a number of issues including: Benefits, Debts and Money Advice, Employment, Housing and Homelessness, Health and Community Care. Currently, this service is only available to residents of Manchester or homeless people with no connections to anywhere outside Manchester. Depending on your situation we will give you information, offer details of other organisations or give you an appointment for further advice. HEALTH ADVICE The Health Inclusion and Wellbeing Project at the Home of Justice Network aims to reduce isolation, improve quality of life and provide help and support to users who are having difficulty accessing health services or health-related information. Counselling Home of Justice Network runs a free counselling service for anyone who feels they would benefit from talking to somebody. Run by a professional counsellor, our free and confidential counselling service can help you work through a difficult challenge or develop new approaches to everyday life. No matter who you are, it’s always a good idea to talk to someone. Contact us today to find out more and sign up. Health Advice Home of Justice Network can help you to access a range of health services in your area. We provide information on how to find and to register with your local family doctor (GP) and dentist, as well as what to do in an emergency. We can advise you on what services the National Health Service (NHS) provides and what services and medicines are available free of charge to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. We can also help you to understand your rights and entitlements to healthcare and how to make a complaint about a treatment or service you have used. Activities If you are looking for ways to get more active, improve confidence and boost your fitness, then Home of Justice Network can help you to find physical activities and exercises. We also offer free yoga sessions for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers to help relax and energise your body and mind. CAREER ADVICE Are you looking for a new job and wondering where to start? Want to develop your CV to get the career you’ve always wanted? Nervous about a job interview? We can help! Getting a new job, or changing career, can be scary – there are many choices to make, many places to look, many dos and don’ts. Navigating the job market can be tricky, especially if you’re a migrant and unfamiliar with working in the UK. Our specialist Careers Advice service is here to help you make sense of it all. Whatever stage you’re at, whether you’re looking for your first job or hoping to change careers, we can help you get on the career path you want. Our specialist advisors will tailor support around your needs and help you every step of the way. Some of the ways our advisors will help you include: Explore different career options Understand the job and sector you want Analyse your strengths and weaknesses Find courses and activities to develop the right skills and experience Discover new job opportunities Produce a CV that stands out Write a winning cover letter Develop interview skills and techniques Build confidence Volunteer to gain work experience As part of the National Careers Service we offer tailored, one-to-one advice sessions to help you understand more about the career path you want to take and how to go about building the knowledge and skill set you need to achieve your goals."