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Managing Relationships in Peer Support (Day One) Common Challenges
2025-05-09 12:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
Join us for an interactive session where we will explore strategies for dealing with common challenges faced in peer support groups, such as what to do if the group is too quiet, or if someone is dominating the group etc.
Location: Online on Zoom
Free to attend
Click here to book your place

*Although we recommend attending both sessions for the workshops, you are more than welcome to join us even if you can’t make both dates.
Stay connected – email fauzia.ahmed@gaddum.org.uk to join our peer support mailing list, and/or to be added to a WhatsApp group of Greater Manchester peer workers.
Click here to find out about other support we offer Greater Manchester peer workers.

Managing Relationships in Peer Support (Day Two) - Your Facilitator Role
2025-05-23 12:30 - 14:00
Welcome to Day Two of our online event focused on Managing Relationships in Peer Support. Today, we will delve deeper into Managing Your Facilitator Role. Join us for insightful discussions, interactive activities, and practical tips on how to effectively lead peer support groups. Whether you’re a seasoned facilitator or just starting out, this event will provide valuable insights to enhance your skills.
Location: Online on Zoom
Free to attend
Click here to book you place
*Although we recommend attending both sessions for the workshops, you are more than welcome to join us even if you can’t make both dates.
Stay connected – email fauzia.ahmed@gaddum.org.uk to join our peer support mailing list, and/or to be added to a WhatsApp group of Greater Manchester peer workers.
Click here to find out about other support we offer Greater Manchester peer workers.

Treasure Hunt & Lunch – Carers Week
2025-06-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Media City, Salford
Salford carers come and 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?
Booking is essential: https://forms.office.com/e/vP9AUVfmw1

Carers Week Stall – Salford Royal Hospital
2025-06-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Salford Royal Hospital
Do you have any questions about your caring role?
Would you like to see a friendly face who “gets it”?
Come and see our team at their stall in Salford Royal Hospital (Hope Building) – pick up some goodies and have a chat.
If you have any questions about what a Carer’s Assessment is and how to get one, or what support there is for carers, our lovely staff are here with information, advice and guidance.
Whether you’re visiting a loved one in hospital, or you’re local to the area, come and say hi. We’re here to support you in your caring role. No need to book, just turn up!
*A carer is anyone who cares, unwaged, for a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour, who due to illness, disability, frailty, a mental health condition, substance use, or addiction, cannot cope without their support. (This includes people receiving/eligible to receive Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Personal Budget etc.)

Carers Week 2025 Evening Celebration
2025-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 5DA, United Kingdom
Come join us in the Salford Suite on the evening of Monday 9th June from 6pm – 8pm to hear about the views of carers on the future Salford Strategy and celebrate with tea, coffee and cake!
Local Councillor bookings only via this Eventbrite: Carers Week 2025 – Evening Celebration – Local Councillor Tickets
Unwaged Carer bookings only via this Eventbrite: Carers Week 2025 Evening Celebration – Unwaged Carer Tickets

Salford Suite
Salford Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 5DA

Come For A Cuppa – Carers Week
2025-06-10 10:30 - 13:00 | Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 5DA, United Kingdom
Come for a brew, a biscuit and a natter… It’s good to chat and connect with other carers.
Commissioners of carers’ services will also be popping in, so feel free to say hi.

Carers Drop In, St Ann’s Hospice – Carers Week
2025-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 | St Ann’s Hospice, Meadowsweet Lane, Off Peel Lane, Little Hulton, Worsley, M28 0FE
Come and say hello to our friendly team at our Carers Drop-In, located within St Ann’s Hospice.
Whether you’re visiting a loved one at the Hospice, or local to the area, come and say hi.
No question too big, or too small – we’ve got you.
And there’s no need to book, just turn up… We’re here to support you in your caring role.

Art and Relaxation Workshop – Carers Week
2025-06-10 15:00 - 17:00 | The Mustard Tree, Haysbrook Ave,, Little Hulton, Manchester, M28 0AU, United Kingdom
Let your creativity flow… come to this FREE workshop, relax, enjoy the meditation vibes and create some art.
We’ll be providing a range of art materials e.g. painting, fabric and clay.
No prior experience is necessary – this is all about unwinding, having fun and exploring your creativity in a supportive and calming environment. All Salford carers are welcome!
To book: https://forms.office.com/e/vP9AUVfmw1

Carers Week Stall – Broughton Hub
2025-06-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Broughton Hub, 50 Rigby St, Salford, M7 4BQ
Come and see our team at their stall in Broughton Hub and have a chat.
If you have any questions about what a Carer’s Assessment is and how to get one, or what support there is for carers… our lovely staff are here with information, advice and guidance.
We’re here to support you in your caring role… no need to book, just turn up.
We’re ordering some merch #totebags #pens, so grab some SWAG whilst you’re there!

Wellbeing & Self Care Session, with Buffet – Carers Week
2025-06-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Elm Bank, Conference Centre, 46 Half Edge Lane,, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9BA, United Kingdom
Join us for a FREE wellbeing & self-care session in the Barton Suite at Elm Bank!
This is your chance to relax, recharge and unwind with other Salford carers.
We’ll be guiding you through gentle relaxation activities and offering a space for mindful journaling and more, to help you reconnect with yourself.
Indulge in a delicious buffet lunch, as part of this wonderful opportunity to focus on your wellbeing.
Come and prioritise your own wellbeing for a few hours – you deserve it!
Book your place here: https://forms.office.com/e/vP9AUVfmw1

Carers Evening Social – Carers Week
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQ
Wind down after a busy day and join us for a relaxed and informal Carers Social at the lovely Langworthy Cornerstone, a welcoming and chilled-out community centre.
Taking place in the evening, this is the perfect opportunity for #workingcarers and all other carers to connect in a comfortable and supportive environment.
Come along and chat about whatever’s on your mind – share experiences, offer support, or simply enjoy some friendly conversation.
We’ll be going with the flow, creating a space where you can feel heard and understood. It’s your time to unwind and connect with others who understand the joys and challenges of caring.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Book your place here: https://forms.office.com/e/vP9AUVfmw1

Afternoon Tea – Carers Week
2025-06-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Pendleton Gateway
Who doesn’t love an afternoon tea?!
If you’re a #SalfordCarer and would like to sample savoury and sweet treats, we’re putting on a delicious spread just for you.
From coffee and cake, to sandwich and scones… it’s time to treat yourself to a delightful afternoon of delicious food and good company.
Come and relax, connect with other carers, and enjoy a well-deserved break with us!
Book your place here: https://forms.office.com/e/vP9AUVfmw1

LPA and Deputyship Information Session
2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
To mark Carers Week, OPG is holding a free online information session for people with caring responsibilities on June 12th from 1PM – 2PM.
If you help manage the finances or health of the person you care for, you may want to learn more about lasting powers of attorney (LPAs)
and deputyship orders.
Join us to find out how to apply, how much it costs and what the role of an attorney or deputy involves.
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-lpas-and-deputyships-carers-week-information-session-tickets-1347887390469?aff=oddtdtcreator

Carers Market
2025-06-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Woodlands Hospital, Meadowsweet Lane, Salford, M28 0FE, United Kingdom
This is a free event organised by GMMH to celebrate Unpaid Carers in Salford.
Join the team from 1pm – 4pm at Woodlands Hospital Main Corridor and browse the variety of stalls on offer. You can experience live music and games whilst browsing a range of crafts and food for sale from local business owners in Salford.
For more information, contact 0161 357 1246

Carers’ Showcase – Carers Week
2025-06-12 16:00 - 18:00 | The Station – Irlam, Station Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5ZR, United Kingdom
Carers Week is a national week all about valuing and recognising the incredible contribution carers make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Join us for a vibrant celebration of creativity at our Carers’ Exhibition. We’ll be showcasing pieces created by carers in Salford, in the unique and atmospheric Coal Yard, at Irlam Train Station.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow carers, appreciate their artistic achievements, and enjoy a moment of community in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Light refreshments will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there! Don’t delay, book your place here: https://forms.office.com/e/vP9AUVfmw1

Carers Week Celebration - Including FREE health checks
2025-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 5DA, United Kingdom
Join us for a relaxed Carers Week Celebration to mark the end of a special week dedicated to recognising, valuing and supporting carers! We will be joined by the Health Improvement Team who will be offering FREE health checks throughout the day.
We’re also delighted to welcome representatives from Adult Social Care, Salford City Council, Age UK, a local cancer charity, and more.
It’s a great chance to say hi, or ask any questions you may have about the support and resources available to you. Whether you’re seeking advice, information, or simply want to connect with key organisations, this event is for you.
Come along for a chat, a cuppa, light refreshments and the chance to build connections and get the information you need.
We look forward to celebrating you and everything you do for your loved ones!
To book: https://forms.office.com/e/vP9AUVfmw1

Peer Support Forum
2025-07-11 12:30 - 13:30
Welcome to our Peer Support Forum! Join us online for a supportive and engaging experience where you can connect with peers facing similar challenges. Share your stories, ask questions, and receive advice from others who understand what you’re going through. Our forum is a safe space for open discussions and building a sense of community. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights. Register now and be part of our supportive network!
Please note this event is open to all Greater Manchester Peer Workers (working across Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan & Leigh).
Location: Online on Zoom
Free to attend
Click here to book your free place via Eventbrite.

Stay connected – email fauzia.ahmed@gaddum.org.uk to join our peer support mailing list, and/or to be added to a WhatsApp group of Greater Manchester peer workers.
Click here to find out about other support we offer Greater Manchester peer workers.

Salford Carers Strategy Task & Finish Group - session 1
2025-08-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Pendleton Gateway
Calling Salford Unpaid Carers*…
Are you an unpaid carer – someone who looks after a loved one?
We’re refreshing our 5-year Carers’ Strategy, and we need your voice!
We’re inviting a diverse group of carers to volunteer & help us make sure the language in the strategy truly reflects how you see yourself.
The goal: we want more people who care for loved ones to recognise they’re unpaid carers, so they can access the local support they deserve.
Your lived experience and words are vital. We can’t do this without you!
We’re looking for people who can attend all three of the below sessions, or at least sessions 1 & 2.
Session 1: Thurs 7 Aug, 10:30am-12:30pm, Pendleton Gateway, M6 5FX.
Session 2: Thurs 21 Aug, 10:30am-12:30pm, Eccles Gateway, M30 OTU.
Session 3: Thurs 4 Sept, 10:30am-12:30pm, Eccles Gateway, M30 0TU.
Light refreshments provided. Public transport / parking reimbursed (keep receipts).
The session will be facilitated by Jess (Salford City Council Carers Commissioner) & Jem (Gaddum Carers Involvement Worker – Salford).
To register your interest: jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk | 0161 834 6069 ext 4009 | gaddum.org.uk
*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 (including people receiving Carer’s Allowance, a Carers Personal Budget etc).

Salford Carers Strategy Task & Finish Group - session 2
2025-08-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Lane, Salford, M30 0TU

Salford Carers Strategy Task & Finish Group - session 3
2025-09-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Lane, Salford, M30 0TU

Peer Support Q&A - Working with Suicide in Peer Support
2025-09-29 12:30 - 13:30
Bring all your questions to our free online Q&A to ask anything you’d like to know about working with suicide in peer support.
The Q&A will be led by a peer group facilitator from “START” which brings together suicide attempt survivors, those experiencing or have experienced suicidal thoughts and/or ideation .
Click here to book your free place.
Please note this event is open to Greater Manchester peer workers (working across Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan & Leigh).
Click here to find out about other support we offer Greater Manchester peer workers.
Stay connected
To join our Peer Support mailing list, please contact fauzia.ahmed@gaddum.org.uk

Celebrating Greater Manchester's Mental Health Peer Workers!
2025-10-13 11:00 - 14:00 | 53two, Arch 19 Watson St, Manchester, m34lp, United Kingdom
A FREE in-person event for Greater Manchester peer workers to come together in person, connect and celebrate themselves! (Lunch included)

Your story matters — and it’s time to celebrate it.
This special event is for mental health peer workers — those who draw from their lived experience to walk alongside others in their recovery journeys.
Reflect, Connect & Celebrate – a supportive space to:
🌿 Reflect on your personal and professional journey as a peer worker
🤝 Connect with others who share your passion, values, and challenges on your personal and professional journey as a peer worker
🎉 Celebrate the strength, growth, and impact of your lived experience
Through guided reflection, meaningful conversation, and peer-led activities, we’ll honour the work you do and the person you’ve become through it.
Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the field for years, this is your opportunity to pause, recharge, and build community.
This event is open to all Greater Manchester Mental Health Peer Workers (working across Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan & Leigh).
Please feel free to bring any leaflets you’d like to share about the work you do 😊
The event will take place in the areas shown in the video tour of 53two.
Register here for your FREE place.

Photography Workshop - Salford Carers (FREE)
2025-10-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, Swinton, M27 5WW, United Kingdom
If you have a phone or a camera and want to take better photos, take some time for yourself and join photographer Fiona Robinson for a FREE workshop exploring caring through photography.
During the session Salford carers are also welcome to share any of their:

Photos
Creative writing

Carers will discuss how to collectively circulate these more widely, supported by Jem Houghton, Carers Involvement Worker.
The goal is to share carers’ images and words in time for Carers’ Rights Day in November 2025.
To book or for more information contact Fiona Robinson: photoswithfiona@gmail.com | 07985 489 633
Or contact jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk | 0161 834 6069 (ext 4009)
If you can’t attend in person, there is an online workshop on Friday 24 October, 10am – 12pm.

Photography Workshop - Salford Carers (FREE)
2025-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
If you have a phone or a camera and want to take better photos, take some time for yourself and join photographer Fiona Robinson for a FREE workshop exploring caring through photography.
During the session Salford carers are also welcome to share any of their:

Photos
Creative writing

Carers will discuss how to collectively circulate these more widely. The goal is to share carers’ images and words in time for Carers’ Rights Day in November 2025.
To book or for more information contact Fiona Robinson: photoswithfiona@gmail.com | 07985 489 633
If you can’t attend this online workshop, there’s an in-person workshop on Tuesday 14 October, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, Swinton, M27 5WW.

C4AC (Come 4 a Cuppa) - Games Session
2026-01-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Lane, Salford, M30 0TU
Join us for our Come for a Cuppa Games Group, a relaxed and welcoming space where carers can take a break, connect with others, and enjoy some fun activities. Whether you’re into board games, card games, puzzles, or just fancy a friendly chat, there’s something for everyone.
It’s a great chance to unwind, meet new people who understand the ups and downs of caring, and simply enjoy some time for yourself.
Refreshments are provided, so pop in, grab a cuppa, and make yourself at home!
Please email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk to book your place.

Zine making workshop (Salford Adult Carers)
2026-01-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Pendleton Gateway
Title: Zine making workshop (Salford Adult Carers)
Date: Monday 19th January 2026
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Venue: Pendleton Gateway
About the workshop:
As part of the Caregiving project, exhibited in Salford libraries, we would like to use the words and pictures made by local carers to create something that can be shared with health and social care professionals to showcase the reality of caring for someone. We’d also like to have something to share with everyone who has taken part in the project.
A zine is a small artist made publication, often these are handmade, but as we are looking to share it widely we will get ours printed. This hands-on workshop will help us choose what we want to share, arrange the pictures and words, and create a mock-up design.
The Caregiving photography project is funded by a National Lottery Project Grant from Arts Council England and supported by the VCFSE sector including Gaddum charity, Empowered Conversations at Age UK Salford & Trafford, Aspire, Salford Libraries.
The workshop will be facilitated by Fiona Robinson (Photographer) and Jem Houghton (Carers Involvement Worker).
If you would like to share any of your own photos / creative writing about caring, please email photoswithfiona@gmail.com and jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk in advance of the workshop.

To book: https://forms.office.com/e/4EmveeFwPD

Peer Support Q&A - Perinatal Care
2026-01-19 12:30 - 13:30
Join us for an online Q&A on perinatal care where a peer worker from Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Services (Greater Manchester Mental Health) will be taking your questions on how to support peers.

Free to attend and open to all Greater Manchester peer workers (working across Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside & Glossop, Trafford, Wigan & Leigh).

Click here to book your free place.
Stay connected:
To join our Peer Support mailing list, please contact fauzia.ahmed@gaddum.org.uk

Ramblers Walk
2026-01-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU
Come and join us for a refreshing guided walk around the beautiful Peel Park, led by the Ramblers. This gentle walk is a lovely opportunity for carers to enjoy some fresh air, explore local scenery, and connect with others in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
After the walk, we’ll continue the conversation over a provided lunch, giving everyone time to unwind, socialise, and enjoy a well‑deserved break.
Whether you’re a regular walker or just fancy giving it a try, we’d love to have you with us!
Please email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk to book your place.

Cinema Club - Time TBC
2026-01-21 12:00 - 15:00 | VUE Cinema Manchester, The Printworks, Manchester, M4 2BS, United Kingdom
Please note: the exact time for this event will be confirmed approximately one week prior to the event starting.
Join us for our Carers’ Cinema Club, a relaxed and welcoming space where carers of all ages can come together to enjoy a great film and some well‑deserved downtime. It’s a lovely chance to unwind, meet other carers, and share the experience of watching something new on the big screen.
Film titles will be announced closer to each session, as we tailor the screenings around upcoming cinema release dates — but expect a mix of popular favourites, new releases, and feel‑good choices.
Come along, put your feet up, and enjoy a little escapism with us. We’d love to see you there!
Please email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk to book your place.

Wellbeing Workshop (online)
2026-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Take some time for you and join us for our Virtual Wellbeing Workshop, designed especially for carers who want practical tools to support their wellbeing and mental health. This friendly, interactive session will explore simple strategies and techniques that can help you manage stress, boost resilience, and create small, positive changes in your daily routine.
Whether you’re looking to learn something new or just want a moment to pause and recharge, you’re very welcome to join us.
Please email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk to book your place.
