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Carers Week - Carer Health Checks
2023-06-06 12:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Pendleton Gateway
If you look after someone else, it can be hard to look after you. That’s why we’re making life just a little bit easier.
If you are a Salford carer, you can pop into Pendleton Gateway and get a mini health check this Carers Week.
In just 5 minutes you can get your BMI* and blood pressure checked by the Salford Health Improvement Team. All the results are confidential and will be explained during the check. Grab some health and wellbeing leaflets whilst you’re there too. There’s no need to book, just turn up.
If you would like to book a full health check you can visit this website, or book one in on the day.
*Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.

Carers Week - Wellbeing Fair by The Big Life Group
2023-06-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Energise Cafe, 3 Douglas Green, Salford, M6 6ES
Get creative, keep your hands busy and take some time out this Carers Week at The Big Life Group‘s wellbeing fair. There will be arts and crafts, planting, gardening, holistic therapy taster sessions (such as head and hand massages) and more.
There will be information stalls from a variety of local organisations, such as, Salford CVS, Ordsall Community Arts, HealthWatch Salford, and Greater Manchester Doulas. Have a browse of some products by local businesses.
Refreshments will be for sale at St Sebastian’s Community Café. The event is free, no need to book, just drop by.

Carers Week - Come for a Cuppa - and share your caring tips
2023-06-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Pendleton Gateway
What key things have you learnt looking after someone, that you wish you’d known earlier? Come for a cuppa and share your top tips and tricks with other carers.
From batch cooking, medical cheat sheets, grabbing a Carers discount and more, we want to hear your top go-to’s.
If you have tonnes of caring experience, or have just started looking after someone, this session is for you.
With biscuits and a brew, we’ll have a natter, listen and learn from each other. #ItsGoodToTalk
To book email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069.
*This special event has been organised as part of Carers Week. Salford Carers asked to share their top tips at a recent Focus Group and we’re delighted to support this co-produced session.

Carers Week - Photography and Creative Writing Workshop plus Lunch
2023-06-05 12:00 - 15:15 | The Station – Irlam, Station Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5ZR, United Kingdom
*This event has now been postponed to a later date – on the suggestion of attendees. If you would like to reserve your space, please email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk*. Full details will be given and updated as we get them.
Calling all budding photographers and writers!
We are excited to launch the first of our new monthly free photography and writing workshops for carers. You will be able to express yourself through photography and words, on what it’s like to be a carer.
Learn lots of hints and tips, and create your own masterpiece for a future exhibition. No experience or fancy equipment needed, but if you have a smart phone with a camera, you are welcome to bring it. Just come and have a go. Lunch will be provided.
Potential themes for the exhibition… a day in the life of a carer, the highs and lows of caring and more.

Carers Week - Salford Royal Hospital Carers Drop In
2023-06-05 09:00 - 16:30 | Salford Royal Hospital
If you are caring for someone in hospital, or are caring from a distance while you are in hospital, we can help.
Celebrate Carers Week, come and say hi to Maya to grab some goodies, as well as finding out about services for carers in Salford, so it’s a win–win.
We’re there every Monday at the main reception desk in the Hope building from 9am – 4.30pm.

We Invented the Weekend
2023-06-03 | Media City, Salford
We Invented the Weekend is a bold and unmissable FREE festival taking place at MediaCity and Salford Quays on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June.
The weekend was invented in Greater Manchester in 1843, when Salford workers’ rights activist, Robert Lowes (also Sir Ian McKellen’s Great Grandfather) campaigned to win workers the right to leisure time on Saturday afternoons.
We’ll be there from from 11am – 3pm on the Saturday 3rd June with bingo and meditation for carers. See you there!

Little Hulton and Walkden Carers Drop In
2023-06-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Make Space
Carers in Walkden or Little Hulton…
Pop in for advice, a natter and a brew with Amy Morris-Hallsworth from Salford Health Improvement and Steve Hegarty from Gaddum Carers Salford. You’re also welcome to have a private chat with us if you’d like to talk to us in confidence.
We’ll be there come rain or shine on Fridays between 11am and 1pm.

Salford Royal Hospital Carers Drop In
2023-05-29 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-05-22 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-05-15 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-05-08 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-05-01 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-04-24 09:00 - 16:30 | Salford Royal Hospital
If you are caring for someone in hospital, or are caring from a distance while you are in hospital, we can help.
Pop in to Salford Royal Hospital for advice or just a friendly chat.
We’re there every Monday at the main reception desk in the Hope building from 9am – 4.30pm.

Bee Walk in Heaton Park
2023-05-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Heaton Park, Middleton Road, Manchester, M22 2SW
Bee happy with our free walk and talk. Stop off and check out the hives, and have a quick brew after. Meet at the St Margaret’s entrance of Heaton Park, M25 2SW (car park is £2 for three hours).

To book email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk.

Little Hulton and Walkden Carers Drop In
2023-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Make Space
Carers in Walkden or Little Hulton…
Pop in for advice, a natter and a brew with Amy Morris-Hallsworth from Salford Health Improvement and Steve Hegarty from Gaddum Carers Salford.
We’ll be there come rain or shine on Fridays between 11am and 1pm.

Carers After Hours - Online Social
2023-05-17 18:30 - 19:30
Worries following you into Spring? Your chance for a natter with people like you. Bring your own brew, and of course, we’ll be there too.
To book, call 0161 834 6069 or email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk.

Carers Walk in Fletcher Moss Park
2023-05-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Fletcher Moss Park, 18 Stenner Lane, Manchester, M20 2RQ
Put a spring in your step, get some fresh air and meet other carers. Need a chat? We’re here for you too.
Take your time. The walk has a short and long version to suit you.
Public transport costs and group taxi bookings will be reimbursed, and that’s not all, we’ll throw in lunch and refreshments too.
The walk will take place alongside Stepping Out with The Ramblers, Bury Carers, Manchester Carers Forum and Wigan & Leigh Carers Centre.
Places are limited and booking is essential. For more information and to book contact salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk.

Little Hulton and Walkden Carers Drop In
2023-05-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-28 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Make Space
Carers in Walkden or Little Hulton…
Pop in for advice, a natter and a brew with Amy Morris-Hallsworth from Salford Health Improvement and Steve Hegarty from Gaddum Carers Salford.
They’ll be there come rain or shine on Fridays between 11am and 1pm.

Carers Salford Men's Club (face to face)
2023-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Rainbow Rooms
Your chance for a good-old chin-wag. Brews and biscuits included.
To book or find out more, get in touch: 0161 834 6069 / salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk or call.

Caring and Mental Health Course
2023-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQ
Finding life a lot? Join our weekly sessions exploring caring and mental health. We will be looking at strategies to help you look after yourself, or to support someone you care for.
The course will provide a safe and welcoming environment, giving lots of information and allowing you to connect with other carers, as well as finding out about services and support in Salford. We’re in your corner.
To book call 0161 834 6069 or email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk.
The sessions run for three weeks on a Thursday on 4, 11 and 18 May. The first session is at Langworthy Cornerstone, and the rest will be at Rainbow Rooms in Salford.

Grab a Brew - Cake and Calm
2023-05-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Pendleton Gateway
Take some time out with a brew and some cake at our next coffee morning for carers in Salford.
There will be tips on how to enhance your wellbeing, guided breathing and meditation. Because you deserve a break too.
For more details and to book email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069.

Struggling with Professionals?
2023-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Swinton Gateway, Crompton House, 100 Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 6BP
Professionals can be intimidating. If you are an unpaid carer, we can support you in our workshop on communicating well with health and social care professionals.
To book call 0161 834 6069 or email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk.

Carers Focus Group - Carers Week and Volunteers Week Planning (online)
2023-04-20 18:00 - 19:15
This time, shall we do what you want to do?
Carers are amazing and it’s time for us to celebrate and thank you. Come to this month’s Carers Focus Group online and let us know what activities YOU would like in Carers Week (5 – 11 June).
Maybe it’s a fun trip out, a bit of pampering and self care, or the chance to learn about Carers’ Rights. By volunteering your time and having your say, we will plan activities for Carers Week based on what you want.
We’ll also discuss how we can thank and celebrate our fantastic Carers Focus Group Volunteers (that’s you) during Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7 June) too.
Join us on Zoom, from the comfort of your own home and let’s plan these national weeks together.
You’re welcome to stay online afterwards and chat with Carers and staff for half an hour too…it’s good to socialise.
To attend, please email jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069 ext 4009.

Have your say on mental health services in Manchester
2023-04-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Mancunia Arts Centre, Khalsa House, Chatley Street, Manchester, M3 1HY
Do you fancy your ideas being used to change mental health services in Manchester?
We do. And we want to do it WITH you and FOR you. It’s not about us. You have the knowledge and experience to do this.
Change is afoot. Join us for an initial session to find out what’s going on and to see if you’d like to get involved. You can be involved as much or as little as you like.
Travel and time costs will be reimbursed, and we’ll throw in a cuppa too. The best date and location will be agreed with everyone who expresses an interest.
To take part or for more information call Laura on 07527 945 977 or email laura.maguire@gaddum.org.uk.

Carers Walk in Debdale Park
2023-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Debdale Park, Gorton, M18 7LJ

Carers Online Social Evening
2023-04-19 17:30 - 18:30
Worries following you into Spring? Your chance for a natter with people like you. And of course, we’ll be there too.
To book, call 0161 834 6069 or email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk.
