Gaddum

Little Hulton and Walkden Carers Drop In
2023-07-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-30 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-16 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-26 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Carers Wellbeing Course
2023-07-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Emmanuel Centre, 174 Langworthy Road, M6 5LX
Meet other carers, grab a brew and join us for three sessions on managing your physical, mental and emotional health whilst caring for someone. We will look at the five ways to wellbeing, and forward planning and time management.
Sessions take place on a Thursday from 10am – 11am at The Emmanuel Centre on 6th , 13th and 20th July.
We know that caring can be difficult, but caring for yourself is just as important.
For more details and to book email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069.

Come for a Cuppa - Arm Chair Yoga
2023-07-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Pendleton Gateway
Take some time out with a cuppa, some cake and a spot of arm chair yoga and meditation (no experience needed) at our next coffee morning for carers in Salford. Because you deserve a break too.

For more details and to book email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069.

Salford Royal Hospital Carers Drop In
2023-06-26 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-06-19 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-06-12 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-05-29 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-05-22 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.

Carers After Hours - Online Social
2023-06-21 18:30 - 19:30
Worries following you into Summer? 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 Week - Soundbath Meditation and Reiki for Carers
2023-06-09 19:30 - 21:00 | The Church of Ascension, Ascension Road, Lower Broughton, Salford, M7 1AG
Fancy trying something different?
We’ve a sound treat for you. Turn off your phone and be bathed in 90 minutes of love, meditation, sound therapy and Reiki in a beautiful venue. What’s not to love.
Yoga mats are provided. You just need to bring yourself, comfy clothes, a blanket or pillow or two, and an eye mask (if you are light sensitive).
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. This will allow us to begin the session promptly and ensure everyone has enough time to settle in comfortably (please turn off your phones or put them on silent).
To book email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069.

Carers Week - Carers Drop In - Little Hulton and Walkden
2023-06-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Make Space

Carers Week - Outdoor Games in Buile Hill Park
2023-06-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8GL
Feeling energetic? Try your hand at Croquet and Boules in Buile Hill Park. If you’d rather take it easy, try Jenga and Connect 4.
Of course, we’re in Salford so we can’t predict the weather, but there’ll be gazebos around in case the heavens open.
No need to book, just turn up. Please bring your own sun cream and water.
Thanks to Growing Togetherness CIC and community partners.

Carers Week - Celebrating Carers at Salford Royal Hospital
2023-06-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Salford Royal Hospital
Join us for a special event for carers this Carers Week at Salford Royal Hospital (in the Ladywell Garden of the Ladywell Building).
There will be information stands from local health organisations, as well as wellbeing activities such as hand massages, nail paintings, crafts and more.
No need to book, just drop by.

Carers Week - Carers Walk with The Ramblers, Lunch and Allotment Tour
2023-06-08 11:30 - 13:30 | Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8GL
Calling all carers in Salford…meet at the Mansion House in Buile Hill Park, get some fresh air and meet other carers for a relaxing walk. Need a chat? We’re here for you too.
Public transport costs and group taxi bookings will be reimbursed, and that’s not all, we’ll throw in an allotment tour, and lunch at The Pavillion too.
There is 1 walk around the park (Grade 11 listed park) with an option to leave at any time and go to the Pavilion. Paths are accessible for wheelchairs. Carers and the cared for welcome. Please bring your own sun cream and water.
For more information and to book contact salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk. Please book your place by midday on Tuesday 6th June.
Thanks to Growing Togetherness CIC and The Ramblers for this joint partnership with Gaddum.

Carers Week - Carer Health Checks
2023-06-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-06 12:30 - 15:30 | 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 - Carers Rights and Benefits Workshop plus Sandwich Buffet
2023-06-07 12:30 - 15:00 | Pendleton Gateway
Stay in the know with our free Carers’ Rights Workshop. We’ll enjoy lunch first of sandwiches, crisps, biscuits and fruit, so what’s not to love.
Then we’ll chat all things….
– Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Credit & Welfare Benefits
– Carer’s Assessment & Carers Personal Budget
– Employment Rights
– Local services
We’ll be joined by a Welfare and Benefits Adviser guest speaker.

Plus, we all love a discount and we’ll discuss what is on offer in your local area. To book email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069.

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!

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.
