FASD NICE Quality Standards Statement 1: Pregnant women are given advice throughout pregnancy not to drink alcohol.
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Helping
Parents-to-be
Go Alcohol
Free

Helping
Parents-to-be
Go Alcohol
Free

Go Alcohol Free
No Risk of FASD

We know going alcohol free during pregnancy might be difficult.

Don't worry, we're here to help and support you with resources, tips and advice.

Helping you get the most out of #DRYMESTER for you and your baby.

  • Support Services
  • Additional Services

Going alcohol free during pregnancy isn’t always easy.

Book an appointment with your midwife or GP to discuss going alcohol free safely. Alternatively contact one of our nearby specialist services or view support information below to find the right support plan for you.

If you suffer from symptoms such as shaking, sweating or feeling sick and anxious before the first drink of the day, then you should seek medical advice before stopping drinking completely. It can be very dangerous to stop drinking without informed advice and support.

Alcohol Services in Greater Manchester

Bolton

Bolton

Ages 18+

Achieve Bolton T: 01204 483 090 E: achieve.referrals@gmmh.nhs.uk Visit website

Under 18’s

Bolton 360° Substance Misuse Service for Young People & Families T: 01204 462444 E: boh-tr.360info@nhs.net Visit website


Bury

Bury

Ages 18+

Achieve Bury T: 0161 271 0020 E: achieve.referrals@gmmh.nhs.uk Visit website

Under 18’s

Early Break T: 0161 723 3880 E: info@earlybreak.co.uk Visit website


Manchester

Manchester

Ages 18+

Change Grow Live (CGL) Manchester T: 0161 226 5526 Visit website

Under 18’s

Change Grow Live (CGL) Manchester Eclypse T: 0161 839 2054 Visit website


Oldham

Oldham

Ages 18+

Turning Point – Rochdale and Oldham Recovery (ROAR) T: 0300 555 0234 E: ROARreferrals@turning-point.co.uk Visit website

Under 18’s

Early Break T: 0161 723 3880 E: info@earlybreak.co.uk Visit website


Rochdale

Rochdale

Ages 18+

Turning Point – Rochdale and Oldham Recovery (ROAR) T: 0300 555 0234 E: ROARreferrals@turning-point.co.uk Visit website

Under 18’s

Early Break T: 0161 723 3880 E: info@earlybreak.co.uk Visit website


Salford

Salford

Ages 18+

Achieve Salford (Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust) T: 0161 358 1530 E: achieve.referrals@gmmh.nhs.uk Visit website

Under 18’s

Early Break T: 0161 723 3880 E: info@earlybreak.co.uk Visit website


Stockport

Stockport

Ages 26+

Adult Drug and Alcohol Service (Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust) / Stockport Triage, Assessment & Referral Team (START) T: 0161 474 3141 E: START@stockport.gov.uk Visit website

25’s and Under

MOSAIC (Young People’s Drug & Alcohol Service) T: 0161 218 1100 E: mosaic.stockport.gov.uk Visit website


Tameside

Tameside

All Ages

Change Grow Live (CGL) – My Recovery Tameside T: 0161 672 9420 E: Tameside.Referrals@cgl.org.uk Visit website


Tameside

Trafford

All Ages

Achieve Trafford T: 0161 358 0991 E: achieve.referrals@gmmh.nhs.uk Visit website

21’s and Under

Early Break T: 0161 723 3880 E: info@earlybreak.co.uk Visit website


Wigan

Wigan

Free local 1-2-1 support

HealthyRoutes
T: 01942 836 967
Visit website

Specialist support around alcohol and drugs

We Are With You (Wigan & Leigh)
T: 01942 487 578
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Alcohol Services outside of Greater Manchester

Sheffield

Sheffield

Ages 18+

Sheffield Treatment and Recovery Team (START)
T: 0114 3050500
E: sct-ctr.fitzwilliamcentrereferrals@nhs.net
Visit website

Under 19s

The Corner
T: 0114 275 2051
E: thecorner.sheffield@cgl.org.uk
Visit website


Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire

ALL AGES

CGL Spectrum- All age service
Offers clinical interventions, as well as psychological and social support for any age. Treatments are tailored to your needs by a range of professionals, under one roof. They also offer an alcohol telecoms service for help via phone or video call.
T: 0800 652 3169
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Other self help and resources in Hertfordshire | Hertfordshire County Council
If you’re worried about your drinking or concerned about someone else, we’re here to support you with key information and tips.
Visit website


OVER 18’s

The Living Room 18+
Offers intensive, daily support for alcohol and any other addictions. Treatments are abstinence-based and follow a structured programme based on the 12-step process, including peer support.
T: 0300 365 0304
E: enquiries@livingroomherts.org
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Essex

Essex

Under 25's

Essex Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Service (EYPDAS)
If you are below 25 and you are affected by alcohol misuse, we want to help. Whether it is you or someone in your family that is misusing alcohol, we are here to support you every step of the way. Our service is free and confidential and includes a range of support options including one-to-one support, group work and even telephone and virtual support.
T: 01245 493 311
E: choices.referrals@childrenssociety.org.uk
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Adults

Essex Alcohol Recovery Community (ARC)
T: 01376 316 126
E: essex.arc@phoenixfutures.org.uk
Visit website


Further support

The Essex Wellbeing Service
Support with alcohol reduction as well as any other of your wellbeing needs.
T: 0300 303 9988
E: provide.essexwellbeing@nhs.net
Visit website


If you have any questions or comments about this campaign, you can contact the #DRYMESTER team at info@drymester.org.uk

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