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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Workshop (online)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhether you’re looking to learn something new or just want a moment to pause and recharge\, you’re very welcome to join us. \nPlease email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk to book your place.
URL:https://www.gaddum.org.uk/event/wellbeing-workshop-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T102552
CREATED:20250930T091016Z
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SUMMARY:Photography Workshop - Salford Carers (FREE)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring the session Salford carers are also welcome to share any of their: \n\nPhotos\nCreative writing\n\nCarers 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. \nTo book or for more information contact Fiona Robinson: photoswithfiona@gmail.com | 07985 489 633 \nIf 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.
URL:https://www.gaddum.org.uk/event/photography-workshop-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Carers Events,Carers' Involvement and Influence,Coproduction
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T102552
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SUMMARY:LPA and Deputyship Information Session
DESCRIPTION:To mark Carers Week\, OPG is holding a free online information session for people with caring responsibilities on June 12th from 1PM – 2PM.\nIf 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)\nand deputyship orders. \nJoin us to find out how to apply\, how much it costs and what the role of an attorney or deputy involves. \nSign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-lpas-and-deputyships-carers-week-information-session-tickets-1347887390469?aff=oddtdtcreator \n 
URL:https://www.gaddum.org.uk/event/lpa-and-deputyship-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T102552
CREATED:20241029T155512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T160221Z
UID:10000652-1732816800-1732822200@www.gaddum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Carers Focus Group (Salford) – BAME Carers
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Black\, Asian\, or Minority Ethnic Unwaged Carer* living in Salford?\nWe’d love to invite you to this Carers Focus Group.   \nTopic: Accessibility of Services for Black\, Asian & Minority Ethnic Carers.  \nThursday 28 November 2024\, 6pm – 7:30pm\, Online (Zoom).  \n#HaveYourSay and share any positive experiences\, or issues you may have experienced when accessing carer support services\, and any recommendations for improvement for culturally appropriate services.   \nBy volunteering your time\, sharing your lived experiences and recommendations\, you will help shape services and make a positive difference to Salford Carers.   \nJoin us online from the comfort of your own home.   \nFeel free to stay afterwards for half an hour and chat with other carers / staff… it’s good to socialise.    \nTo book please contact:   \njemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk | 0161 834 6069 (extension 4009)  \nWe’re also running this Carers Focus Group on Monday 25 November\, 1pm – 2:45pm\, Broughton Hub\, if that works better for you.  \nHere’s a 1 minute video of what Carers have said about Focus Groups.  \nCan’t make it? #HaveYourSay on the phone\, or by email. We look forward to hearing from you!  \n*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\, addiction\, or frailty cannot cope without their support.
URL:https://www.gaddum.org.uk/event/carers-focus-group-salford-bamecarers-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Carers Events,Carers' Involvement and Influence,Coproduction
ORGANIZER;CN="Salford Adult Carers Service":MAILTO:salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T102552
CREATED:20240819T104358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T104358Z
UID:10000646-1727699400-1727703000@www.gaddum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support Forum
DESCRIPTION:Do you facilitate peer support sessions in Greater Manchester? \nDo 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? \nJoin our Peer Support Forum to connect with other peer workers and discuss challenges you face. All sessions are online and free to attend. \nMonday 30th September 12.30pm – 1.30pm \nTo register\, please visit our Eventbrite. For more information\, email fauzia.ahmed@gaddum.org.uk.
URL:https://www.gaddum.org.uk/event/peer-support-forum-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240923T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T102552
CREATED:20240819T094751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T094751Z
UID:10000645-1727116200-1727119800@www.gaddum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support Forum
DESCRIPTION:Do you facilitate peer support sessions in Greater Manchester? \nDo 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? \nJoin our Peer Support Forum to connect with other peer workers and discuss challenges you face. All sessions are online and free to attend. \nUpcoming forum dates and times:\nMonday 23rd September 6.30pm – 7.30pm\nMonday 30th September 12.30pm – 1.30pm \nTo register\, please visit our Eventbrite. For more information\, email fauzia.ahmed@gaddum.org.uk.
URL:https://www.gaddum.org.uk/event/peer-support-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240830T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240830T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T102552
CREATED:20240819T094230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T094412Z
UID:10000644-1725021000-1725024600@www.gaddum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support Forum
DESCRIPTION:Do you facilitate peer support sessions in Greater Manchester? \nDo 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? \nJoin our Peer Support Forum to connect with other peer workers and discuss challenges you face. All sessions are online and free to attend. \nUpcoming forum dates and times:\nFriday 30th August 12.30pm – 1.30pm\nMonday 23rd September 6.30pm – 7.30pm\nMonday 30th September 12.30pm – 1.30pm \nTo register\, please visit our Eventbrite. For more information\, email fauzia.ahmed@gaddum.org.uk.
URL:https://www.gaddum.org.uk/event/peer-support-forum/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T102552
CREATED:20240719T145131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T145131Z
UID:10000641-1724868000-1724873400@www.gaddum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Carers Focus Group (Salford) – Carers Strategy Refresh - Online Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Do you look after a family member\, partner\, or friend in Salford who can not cope without your support? \nCome to a Carers Focus Group and #HaveYourSay on…\nPriorities for the next 5 year city-wide carers strategy refresh (how to make life better for carers in Salford).\n\nShare your Lived Experiences of being an unwaged carer in Salford.\nChat about how supported you feel by Health & Social Care services.\nDiscuss what’s working well\, areas for improvement and gaps in services and support.\n\nWhat’s in it for carers?\nThis 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! \nBy volunteering your time and having your say\, you will help shape services and make a positive difference to Salford Carers. \nJoin from the comfort of your own home\, share your experiences and ideas. \nFeel free to stay afterwards and chat with other carers\, or ask staff questions until 8pm. \nTo book:\nContact jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk | 0161 834 6069 (ext 4009). \nWe can’t wait for you to #GetInvolved! \nCan’t make this Focus Group?\nWe’re running four in total on this topic\, so hope you can make one of them: \n\nFriday 16 August\, 10:30am – 12:30pm\, Pendleton Gateway.\nThursday 22 August\, 1pm – 3pm\, Eccles Gateway.\nWednesday 28 August\, 6pm – 7:30pm\, Online – Zoom.\nTuesday 10 September\, 10:30am – 12:30pm\, Eccles Gateway (priority for parent carers).\n\nwww.gaddum.org.uk/events \nOr get in touch if you’d prefer to share your thoughts via phone or email. \nMini video clips:\nHere’s a 1 minute video of what Carers have said about Focus Groups. \nHere’s a 35 second clip of what Judith thought of her first Carers Focus Group. \nUnwaged Carer Definition:\n*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).
URL:https://www.gaddum.org.uk/event/cfg-salford-carers-strategy-refresh-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Carers Events,Carers' Involvement and Influence
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240528T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240528T191500
DTSTAMP:20260530T102552
CREATED:20240426T155553Z
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UID:10000621-1716919200-1716923700@www.gaddum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Carers Focus Group (Salford) – Male Carers
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Male Carer*? We’d love for you to attend this Carers Focus Group.  \n\nTuesday 28 May 2024\, 6pm – 7:15pm\, Online (Zoom)\n\n#HaveYourSay on carer support services. We’d like to hear about any:  \n\nPositive experiences \nIssues / barriers to engagement \nYour recommendations for improvement \n\n42% 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.   \nSo what’s working and what isn’t? What would you like to see offered\, that currently isn’t?  \nMaybe 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?  \nFor 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.  \nMaybe you’d like us to restart the male carers group?   \nWe 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.   \nA male staff-member will facilitate the session\, supported by our Carers Involvement Worker Jemma.  \nBy volunteering your time and having your say\, you will help shape services and make a positive difference to Salford Carers.  \nFeel free to stay afterwards and chat with other carers\, or ask staff questions until 7:45pm.   \nTo book: contact jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk | 0161 834 6069 (ext 4009).  \nWe’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.  \nHere’s a 1 minute video of what Carers have said about Focus Groups. \n*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. 
URL:https://www.gaddum.org.uk/event/carers-focus-group-salford-male-carers-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Carers Events,Carers' Involvement and Influence,Coproduction
ORGANIZER;CN="Salford Adult Carers Service":MAILTO:salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240409T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240409T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T102552
CREATED:20240327T145651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T152158Z
UID:10000618-1712685600-1712691000@www.gaddum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Workshop: Carer's Right to Influence Support & Services
DESCRIPTION:Free Online Workshop \nOpen to all Salford Carers \nDid 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. \nThis 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! \nPlus 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. \nCarers gave it 4.5 stars out of 5\, when they attended the workshop in person: \n\n“So very\, very informative”\n“Wealth of knowledge”\n“Feel empowered to have my say & be heard as an equal partner.  \n\n\n\nTo book onto the workshop: please email jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069 extension 4009.  \nOr if you have any questions\, give Jemma your Carers Involvement Worker a call for a friendly chat.    \nHere’s a 1 minute video of what carers have said about Focus Groups. 
URL:https://www.gaddum.org.uk/event/workshop-influence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Carers Events,Carers' Involvement and Influence,Coproduction,Workshops / special events
ORGANIZER;CN="Salford Adult Carers Service":MAILTO:salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T191500
DTSTAMP:20260530T102552
CREATED:20240314T121529Z
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SUMMARY:Carers Focus Group (Salford) – Asking The Right Questions
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a Salford Carer we’d love for you to join this online Focus Group.  \nThe ‘Salford All Age Carers Strategy‘ (2020-2024) is a city-wide strategy with priorities on how to make life better for carers in Salford.   \nThe 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.  \nTo 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.   \nThe 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.  \n We’re especially keen to hear from:  \n\nMale Carers \nCarers of a Black\, Asian or other Ethnic Minority background. \nLGBTQIA+ Carers \n\nBy volunteering your time and having your say\, you will help shape services and make a positive difference to Salford Carers.   \nJoin 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.   \nTo book onto the Focus Group: please email jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069 extension 4009.   \nOr if you have any questions\, give Jemma your Carers Involvement Worker a call for a friendly chat.    \nHere’s a 1 minute video of what carers have said about Focus Groups. 
URL:https://www.gaddum.org.uk/event/carers-focus-group-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Carers Events,Carers' Involvement and Influence
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salford Adult Carers Service":MAILTO:salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk
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