Gaddum

Peer Support Forum
2024-09-30 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Do you facilitate peer support sessions in Greater Manchester?
Do you have questions about tackling difficult topics and behaviours? Need some tips on managing your WhatsApp group? Maybe you’d like to learn more about attracting attendees, understanding how a successful peer support group runs, or managing your wellbeing as a facilitator?
Join our Peer Support Forum to connect with other peer workers and discuss challenges you face. All sessions are online and free to attend.
Monday 30th September 12.30pm – 1.30pm
To register, please visit our Eventbrite. For more information, email fauzia.ahmed@gaddum.org.uk.

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy: session 1
2024-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Greenfish Resource Centre, 46 - 50 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE
Come join our free 8-week MBCT course in Manchester! Learn how to manage stress and improve your mental well-being through mindfulness.
To learn more and apply, visit our Eventbrite or email therapy@gaddum.org.uk.

Peer Support Forum
2024-09-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Do you facilitate peer support sessions in Greater Manchester?
Do you have questions about tackling difficult topics and behaviours? Need some tips on managing your WhatsApp group? Maybe you’d like to learn more about attracting attendees, understanding how a successful peer support group runs, or managing your wellbeing as a facilitator?
Join our Peer Support Forum to connect with other peer workers and discuss challenges you face. All sessions are online and free to attend.
Upcoming forum dates and times:
Monday 23rd September 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Monday 30th September 12.30pm – 1.30pm
To register, please visit our Eventbrite. For more information, email fauzia.ahmed@gaddum.org.uk.

Have your say on mental health services
2024-09-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Deeplish Community Centre, 59 Hare Street, Rochdale, OL11 1JT

Carers Focus Group (Salford) – Carers Strategy Refresh - Eccles Gateway
2024-09-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Lane, Salford, M30 0TU
Do you look after a family member, partner, or friend in Salford who can not cope without your support?
Come to a Carers Focus Group and #HaveYourSay on…
Priorities for the next 5 year city-wide carers strategy refresh (how to make life better for carers in Salford).

Share your Lived Experiences of being an unwaged carer in Salford.
Chat about how supported you feel by Health & Social Care services.
Discuss what’s working well, areas for improvement and gaps in services and support.

What’s in it for carers?
This is an exciting opportunity for Salford carers’ voices to be at the heart of strategic plans and for your lived experiences to be heard by the Salford Commissioner, Strategy Steering Group and Gaddum charity management!
By volunteering your time and having your say, you will help shape services and make a positive difference to Salford Carers.
Feel free to stay afterwards and chat with other carers, or ask staff questions until 1pm.
Refreshments and reimbursing travel:
We’ll make you a brew, provide snacks and reimburse agreed travel expenses, so you’re not out of pocket (be sure to keep your receipts!).
To book:
Contact jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk | 0161 834 6069 (ext 4009).
We can’t wait for you to #GetInvolved!
Can’t make this Focus Group?
We’re running four in total on this topic, so hope you can make one of them:

Friday 16 August, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Pendleton Gateway.
Thursday 22 August, 1pm – 3pm, Eccles Gateway.
Wednesday 28 August, 6pm – 7:30pm, Online – Zoom.
Tuesday 10 September, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Eccles Gateway (priority for parent carers).

www.gaddum.org.uk/events
Or get in touch if you’d prefer to share your thoughts via phone or email.
Mini video clips:
Here’s a 1 minute video of what Carers have said about Focus Groups.
Here’s a 35 second clip of what Judith thought of her first Carers Focus Group.
Unwaged Carer Definition:
*A carer is anyone who cares, unwaged, for a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour, who due to illness, disability, a mental health condition, substance misuse, addiction, or frailty cannot cope without their support (includes people receiving Carer’s Allowance, Carers Personal Budget etc).

Peer Support Forum
2024-08-30 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Do you facilitate peer support sessions in Greater Manchester?
Do you have questions about tackling difficult topics and behaviours? Need some tips on managing your WhatsApp group? Maybe you’d like to learn more about attracting attendees, understanding how a successful peer support group runs, or managing your wellbeing as a facilitator?
Join our Peer Support Forum to connect with other peer workers and discuss challenges you face. All sessions are online and free to attend.
Upcoming forum dates and times:
Friday 30th August 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Monday 23rd September 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Monday 30th September 12.30pm – 1.30pm
To register, please visit our Eventbrite. For more information, email fauzia.ahmed@gaddum.org.uk.

Carers Focus Group (Salford) – Carers Strategy Refresh - Online Zoom
2024-08-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Do you look after a family member, partner, or friend in Salford who can not cope without your support?
Come to a Carers Focus Group and #HaveYourSay on…
Priorities for the next 5 year city-wide carers strategy refresh (how to make life better for carers in Salford).

Share your Lived Experiences of being an unwaged carer in Salford.
Chat about how supported you feel by Health & Social Care services.
Discuss what’s working well, areas for improvement and gaps in services and support.

What’s in it for carers?
This is an exciting opportunity for Salford carers’ voices to be at the heart of strategic plans and for your lived experiences to be heard by the Salford Commissioner, Strategy Steering Group and Gaddum charity management!
By volunteering your time and having your say, you will help shape services and make a positive difference to Salford Carers.
Join from the comfort of your own home, share your experiences and ideas.
Feel free to stay afterwards and chat with other carers, or ask staff questions until 8pm.
To book:
Contact jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk | 0161 834 6069 (ext 4009).
We can’t wait for you to #GetInvolved!
Can’t make this Focus Group?
We’re running four in total on this topic, so hope you can make one of them:

Friday 16 August, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Pendleton Gateway.
Thursday 22 August, 1pm – 3pm, Eccles Gateway.
Wednesday 28 August, 6pm – 7:30pm, Online – Zoom.
Tuesday 10 September, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Eccles Gateway (priority for parent carers).

www.gaddum.org.uk/events
Or get in touch if you’d prefer to share your thoughts via phone or email.
Mini video clips:
Here’s a 1 minute video of what Carers have said about Focus Groups.
Here’s a 35 second clip of what Judith thought of her first Carers Focus Group.
Unwaged Carer Definition:
*A carer is anyone who cares, unwaged, for a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour, who due to illness, disability, a mental health condition, substance misuse, addiction, or frailty cannot cope without their support (includes people receiving Carer’s Allowance, Carers Personal Budget etc).

Carers Focus Group (Salford) – Carers Strategy Refresh - Eccles Gateway
2024-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Lane, Salford, M30 0TU
Do you look after a family member, partner, or friend in Salford who can not cope without your support?
Come to a Carers Focus Group and #HaveYourSay on…
Priorities for the next 5 year city-wide carers strategy refresh (how to make life better for carers in Salford).

Share your Lived Experiences of being an unwaged carer in Salford.
Chat about how supported you feel by Health & Social Care services.
Discuss what’s working well, areas for improvement and gaps in services and support.

What’s in it for carers?
This is an exciting opportunity for Salford carers’ voices to be at the heart of strategic plans and for your lived experiences to be heard by the Salford Commissioner, Strategy Steering Group and Gaddum charity management!
By volunteering your time and having your say, you will help shape services and make a positive difference to Salford Carers.
Feel free to stay afterwards and chat with other carers, or ask staff questions until 3:30pm.
Refreshments and reimbursing travel:
We’ll make you a brew, provide snacks and reimburse agreed travel expenses, so you’re not out of pocket (be sure to keep your receipts!).
To book:
Contact jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk | 0161 834 6069 (ext 4009).
We can’t wait for you to #GetInvolved!
Can’t make this Focus Group?
We’re running four in total on this topic, so hope you can make one of them:

Friday 16 August, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Pendleton Gateway.
Thursday 22 August, 1pm – 3pm, Eccles Gateway.
Wednesday 28 August, 6pm – 7:30pm, Online – Zoom.
Tuesday 10 September, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Eccles Gateway (priority for parent carers).

www.gaddum.org.uk/events
Or get in touch if you’d prefer to share your thoughts via phone or email.
Mini video clips:
Here’s a 1 minute video of what Carers have said about Focus Groups.
Here’s a 35 second clip of what Judith thought of her first Carers Focus Group.
Unwaged Carer Definition:
*A carer is anyone who cares, unwaged, for a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour, who due to illness, disability, a mental health condition, substance misuse, addiction, or frailty cannot cope without their support (includes people receiving Carer’s Allowance, Carers Personal Budget etc).

Carers Focus Group (Salford) – Carers Strategy Refresh - Pendleton Gateway
2024-08-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Pendleton Gateway

We Invented the Weekend
2024-06-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Media City, Salford
Join us in the big top at We Invented the Weekend festival. Cancel out the noise with Adele’s mindfulness sessions throughout the day!
For more information, please visit the festival event page or email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk.

Elisabeth's Gratitude for Carers Celebration
2024-06-14 14:00 - 16:00 | The Old Fire Station, G05, Council Chamber, the Old Fire Station, M5 4WT
Come for free food, drinks, and gifts to celebrate the wonder of Salford Carers. We’ll be inviting professionals round to say hi and thank you to carers – feel free to ask them any questions about what support they can provide for you.
Though not essential to book, it would be nice to know who will be popping by so send an email to salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk with any questions.
Venue: G05 – the Council Chamber, in the Old Fire Station, M5 4WT

Rambler's Carers Walk
2024-06-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Media City, Salford
A leisurely walk around the Salford Quays area from the Blue Peter garden towards the waterfront area of Media City, through the Piazza (open area space) with good views of the docks and various multi use buildings there. After crossing over the bridge towards the Imperial War Museum north we will cross back along the Millenium bridge and turn right along the ‘Salford Riviera’ again with good views of the Manchester Ship Canal returning to the Media City area. (approx 2 miles).
We will have lunch at the Blue Peter gardens open area. There is a marquee there where we can have sandwiches and hot/cold drinks.
Bus 50 from Princess Street, Manchester or Salford Precinct or tram from Eccles to Media City UK. Parking available in the Lowry outlet multi storey car park.
Booking essential. Please contact margaretmetcalf58@hotmail.com.

St Ann's Drop-in
2024-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 | St Ann’s Hospice, Meadowsweet Lane, Off Peel Lane, Little Hulton, Worsley, M28 0FE
Come have a chat with Lauren and see what support is right for you.
For more information please contact salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk.

Salford Royal Hospital: tea party and free health checks
2024-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Ladywell Garden, Salford Royal Hospital
All welcome. Come grab tea and snacks and get a free health check with Maya.
For more information, please email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk.

Buile Hill Park event
2024-06-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8GL
Bring your own picnic and relax with other carers in Buile Hill Park. All ages welcome.
For more information, please email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk.

Carers Week Treasure Hunt
2024-06-12 11:00 - 13:30 | Media City, Salford
Meet Louise to grab your map and clues, gather the answers on a stroll around Media City and turn your answer sheet in for a meal on us at Beefeater. Did we mention there are prizes for first, second, and third places?
If you’re a carer and would like to join this event, please click here or scan the QR code below.

Graystone Young Carers Event
2024-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Graystone Skate Park, 47 Brunel Ave, Salford, M5 4BE
If you’re an existing Salford Young Carers client and would like to join this event, please email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk.

Meadowbrook Drop-in
2024-06-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Meadowbrook Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HG
Come have a chat with Lauren and get to know your support services. Stay for five minutes or an hour – however long you need!
For more information, please email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk.

Age UK: Dementia walk and picnic in Victoria Park
2024-06-11 11:00 - 13:00
To learn more and sign up, please contact EmmaRose@ageuksalford.org.uk or visit Age UK Salford.

Salford Carers: Come for a Cuppa - Carers Week Special
2024-06-11 10:00 - 13:00 | RHS Bridgewater, Occupation Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2LJ
Hayley has planned a classy lunch, so come in something floral and let her grab a nice portrait of you with the gardens.
If you’re an existing Salford Carers client and would like to join us for this event, please click here or scan the QR code below.
Venue: RHS Bridgewater

Salford Carers: Julian's History Walk
2024-06-10 11:00 - 13:30 | Broughton
Julian will bring Broughton’s history alive as you walk his newly plotted route through our past!
If you’re an existing Salford Carers client and would like to join, please click this link or scan the QR code below.

Salford Carers: Salford Royal Drop In
2024-06-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Salford Royal Hospital
Come see Maya at her stall in Salford Royal – pick up some goodies and have a chat.
For more information, please email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk.

The Growth Company employers event: working carers talk
2024-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Weightmans, No. 1, Spinningfields, Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB
We’ll be delivering a talk about working carers at the Growth Company’s employers event.
If you’re an employer in Greater Manchester and would like to attend, please contact the Growth Company at https://www.growthco.uk/.

Salford Carers Stories
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-16
Tell us about you! Help us put carers on the map in Salford.
Click here or scan the QR code below to get started.

Carers Focus Group (Salford) – Male Carers
2024-05-28 18:00 - 19:15 | Online
Are you a Male Carer*? We’d love for you to attend this Carers Focus Group.

Tuesday 28 May 2024, 6pm – 7:15pm, Online (Zoom)

#HaveYourSay on carer support services. We’d like to hear about any:

Positive experiences
Issues / barriers to engagement
Your recommendations for improvement

42% of carers in the UK are men, but we know the proportion of male carers accessing support services is less than this. We want to know how we can best support male carers.
So what’s working and what isn’t? What would you like to see offered, that currently isn’t?
Maybe you want us to offer more sociable activities, so you can have a break from the stresses of caring, meet other male carers and have some fun?
For example walking football, 5 a-side football, going for a hike, having a game of snooker/pool, going for a bite to eat, watching cricket, going bowling etc.
Maybe you’d like us to restart the male carers group?
We want to make sure our services are right for male carers. So join from the comfort of your own home, share your experiences and ideas.
A male staff-member will facilitate the session, supported by our Carers Involvement Worker Jemma.
By volunteering your time and having your say, you will help shape services and make a positive difference to Salford Carers.
Feel free to stay afterwards and chat with other carers, or ask staff questions until 7:45pm.
To book: contact jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk | 0161 834 6069 (ext 4009).
We’re also running this Carers Focus Group on Thursday 23 May, 10:45am – 12:30pm, Eccles Gateway, if that works better for you. Or get in touch if you’d prefer to share your thoughts via phone or email.
Here’s a 1 minute video of what Carers have said about Focus Groups.
*A carer is anyone who cares, unwaged, for a friend, partner, family member, or neighbour, who due to illness, disability, a mental health condition, substance misuse, or frailty cannot cope without their support.

Carers Focus Group (Salford) - Male Carers
2024-05-23 10:45 - 12:30 | Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Lane, Salford, M30 0TU
Are you a Male Carer*? We’d love for you to attend this Carers Focus Group.

Thursday 23 May 2024, 10:45am – 12:30pm, Eccles Gateway.

#HaveYourSay on carer support services. We’d like to hear about any:

Positive experiences
Issues / barriers to engagement
Your recommendations for improvement

42% of carers in the UK are men, but we know the proportion of male carers accessing support services is less than this. We want to know how we can best support male carers.
So what’s working and what isn’t? What would you like to see offered, that currently isn’t?
Maybe you’d like us to offer more sociable activities, so you can have a break from the stresses of caring, meet other male carers and have some fun?
For example: walking football, 5 a-side football, going for a hike, having a game of snooker/pool, going for a bite to eat, watching cricket, going bowling etc.
Maybe you’d like us to restart the male carers group?
We want to make sure our services are right for male carers. So come along, share your experiences and ideas.
We’ll provide a brew, snacks and reimburse agreed travel expenses, so you’re not out of pocket (be sure to keep your receipts!).
A male staff-member will facilitate the session, supported by our Carers Involvement Worker Jemma.
By volunteering your time and having your say, you will help shape services and make a positive difference to Salford Carers.
Feel free to stay afterwards and chat with other carers, or ask staff questions until 1pm.
To book: contact jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk | 0161 834 6069 (ext 4009).
We’re also running this Carers Focus Group on Tuesday 28 May, 6pm – 7:15pm, online, if that works better for you. Or get in touch if you’d prefer to share your thoughts via phone or email.
Here’s a 1 minute video of what Carers have said about Focus Groups.
*A carer is anyone who cares, unwaged, for a friend, partner, family member, or neighbour, who due to illness, disability, a mental health condition, substance misuse, or frailty cannot cope without their support.

Support on Your Doorstep (Drop In)
2024-05-15 09:15 - 12:15 | Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU
This drop-in event is your chance to chat with Gaddum, Living Well, Cartwheel Arts, and other local organisations. We’ll share mental health resources and signpost you to support services.
Location: Number One Riverside, Rochdale

Carers Focus Group (Salford) – Accessibility of Services
2024-04-30 10:45 - 12:30 | Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Lane, Salford, M30 0TU
Are you a Black, Asian, Arab or other Minority Ethnic Carer?
We’d love for you to attend this Carers Focus Group.
#HaveYourSay and share any issues you may have experienced in terms of accessing services, your recommendations for improvement and let’s create solutions together.
We’ll provide a brew, biscuits, fruit and facilitate a safe space for you to share your experiences on accessing services.
By volunteering your time and having your say, you will help shape services and make a positive difference to Salford Carers.
We’ll reimburse agreed travel expenses, so you’re not out of pocket (be sure to keep your receipts!).
Feel free to stay afterwards and chat with carers and staff until 1pm… it’s good to socialise.
To book: contact jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk | 0161 834 6069 (ext 4009)
Got a question, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Can’t make this Focus Group? We’ll organise an Online Focus Group on a day / evening to suit those interested. Get in touch with your availability.

Workshop: Carer's Right to Influence Support & Services
2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Free Online Workshop
Open to all Salford Carers
Did you know you have rights as a carer? One of your rights is to influence support and services, through consultation, co-design and co-production.
This workshop explains what these terms mean, so you feel empowered to speak up, have your voice heard, be valued as an expert by experience and shape services which are right for you and other Carers!
Plus find out how Carers have made a positive difference already through sharing their lived experiences, expertise, feedback, and recommendations at Focus Groups, Surveys and more.
Carers gave it 4.5 stars out of 5, when they attended the workshop in person:

“So very, very informative”
“Wealth of knowledge”
“Feel empowered to have my say & be heard as an equal partner.

To book onto the workshop: please email jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069 extension 4009.
Or if you have any questions, give Jemma your Carers Involvement Worker a call for a friendly chat.
Here’s a 1 minute video of what carers have said about Focus Groups.

Carers Focus Group (Salford) – Asking The Right Questions
2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:15 | Online
If you’re a Salford Carer we’d love for you to join this online Focus Group.
The ‘Salford All Age Carers Strategy‘ (2020-2024) is a city-wide strategy with priorities on how to make life better for carers in Salford.
The Strategy will be refreshed for 2025. Salford want to place the needs, wants and aspirations of carers at the heart of the strategy for how Health and Social Care (H&SC) organisations work together over the next 5 years.
To help inform this work, a survey has been created to understand Salford carer’s lived experiences and how supported carers feel by H&SC organisations.
The Focus Group will review and shape the Survey before it goes live. It’s an exciting opportunity to get involved in a city-wide initiative, working towards improving support, reducing inequalities and improving the health and wellbeing of carers.
We’re especially keen to hear from:

Male Carers
Carers of a Black, Asian or other Ethnic Minority background.
LGBTQIA+ Carers

By volunteering your time and having your say, you will help shape services and make a positive difference to Salford Carers.
Join from the comfort of your own home. Feel free to stay afterwards and chat with carers and staff until 7:45pm… it’s good to socialise.
To book onto the Focus Group: please email jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069 extension 4009.
Or if you have any questions, give Jemma your Carers Involvement Worker a call for a friendly chat.
Here’s a 1 minute video of what carers have said about Focus Groups.
