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Support and advice this winter
We know the festive season has its highs and lows. For some people, it's a time of togetherness and relaxation. For others, it can feel quite lonely or stressful. If you're struggling physically, emotionally, [...]
Free employment coaching: deadline extended!
Are you an unpaid carer, thinking about getting into work or training? Sign up to Employcare and get... one-to-one coaching in-person, online, or over the phone assistance with CVs, cover letters, job-searching, interviews and [...]
Free Concerts for Carers
Through our partnership with The Hallé, we offer free concert tickets for carers at The Bridgewater Hall. We're excited to announce that tickets are now available for the current season! Upcoming 2025/2026 [...]
Carers Rights Day 2025
Carers Rights Day is a national day that aims to help unpaid carers understand and use their rights. This year, Carers Rights Day falls on Thursday 20th November, but there are free events happening [...]
String of Hearts joins the Carers Manchester Network
Carers Manchester is a group of organisations who work together to meet the needs of unpaid carers. Early last year, we opened up our Network to expressions of interest from new organisations. We [...]
Age UK Manchester joins the Carers Manchester Network
Carers Manchester is a group of organisations who work together to meet the needs of unpaid carers. Today, we’re pleased to announce a new organisation is now an official member of our Network. [...]
Statement regarding the closure of Manchester Carers Centre
Here at Carers Manchester we are sad to share the announcement that Manchester Carers Centre will be closing at the end of this month, after nearly three decades of changing carers’ lives for the better. [...]
Help shape the Adult Carers Strategy
Do you look after a partner, relative or friend due to their physical or mental illness, frailty or addiction? Do you or the person you care for live in the Manchester City Council area? [...]
Update on proposed welfare cuts
On 18th March 2025, the ‘Pathways to Work’ Green Paper was published, which aimed at reducing financial support for disabled people by 5 billion pounds. For the next four months disabled people and support organisations [...]
Create joins the Carers Manchester Network
The Carers Manchester Network brings together voluntary sector organisations which provide support and improve services for carers. Network members also support each other by sharing information, resources and skills. Today, we’re thrilled to announce [...]
Free Webinar – Supporting Carers: Your rights, Wellbeing and Future
Wednesday 11th June, 7pm to 8.30pm Register here. Do you want to know about what support is available for unpaid carers in Manchester and what is being done to improve equality for [...]
#TimeForYou: Provide feedback on the draft Carers Breaks Strategy
The #TimeForYou consultation has now closed. Thank you to everyone who took part. We will share our findings and recommendations as soon as possible. After consulting with carers and professionals [...]
Save the Date: Carers Week 2025
Carers Week (9th-15th June) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the huge contribution they make to society. It also helps people who don't [...]
Parkinson’s UK joins Carers Manchester Network
A single organisation cannot meet the needs of the diverse population of unpaid carers in Manchester. That is the reason why the Carers Manchester Network was set up. The Network brings together voluntary sector [...]
Proposed welfare cuts: facts and support
The government has proposed sweeping changes to financial support for people of working age who have limiting health conditions. The proposal includes: Restrictions to who is entitled to the daily living component of Personal [...]
Carers Manchester celebrates Young Carers Action Day
For Young Carers Action Day (12th March) we compiled some resources to help you identify and support young carers. Click here to view our infographics as a PDF. For all links mentioned in the [...]
Carers Manchester marks International Women’s Day
This International Women's Day (8th March 2025), Carers Manchester highlighted the amazing contributions of female unpaid carers, and the challenges they face. Click here to view our infographics as a PDF. For all links [...]
A visit to the Smart Suite
On 5th February, 2025, Carers Manchester staff and one our Lived Experience reps visited the Smart Suite. Here's what they learned! The Smart Suite was founded by the Manchester Equipment and Adaptions Partnership (MEAP). [...]
Cost of Living Updates
If you're struggling to make ends meet, you're not alone. You may be surprised by what benefits you are entitled to. We have two Welfare and Benefits Advisers who can support you with a [...]
An interview with Stevee, Contact Point Support Worker
Hannah (Marketing and Communications Officer) chats with Stevee (Contact Point Support Worker) about her role, and the support available to carers.
Do you get time for yourself?
The #TimeForYou consultation has now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! We received an amazing 108 online survey responses, and heard from 60 carers at workshops and outreach events. We will share our [...]
Festive opening hours
The Contact Point The Contact Point will continue to operate over the festive season, with these changes... Closed from 1pm on Christmas Eve Closed on Christmas Day Closed on Boxing Day Closed from 2pm [...]
Come From Away: free tickets for carers and their guests
Free musical tickets to carers
Carers Rights Day 2024: Do you know your rights?
Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 21 November. There is a lot of activity taking place in Manchester to celebrate this annual day of raising awareness of carers’ rights.
An interview with our Welfare and Benefits Adviser
Hannah (Marketing and Communications Officer) sits down with Michael (Welfare and Benefits Adviser) to discuss all things finance. . Hannah: Hi Michael! Thanks for talking with me today. Can I ask what your career background [...]
Carers Manchester Network: Statement on recent violence
Carers Manchester is a network of voluntary and statutory partners, working together to provide support and improve services for Manchester’s unpaid carers. As a network, we condemn the series of incidents which have taken [...]
Keep Warm and Well this Winter
Here's a useful booklet from the NHS and Manchester City Council on keeping warm and well this Winter. Details include; help with energy bills, community warm hubs, cost of living support and protecting yourself [...]
A Warm Welcome in your Local Library
This winter, Manchester City Council's libraries will be free, warm, safe, comfortable and welcoming places where people can stay as long as they like and access free hot drinks, internet and information and advice. Click here [...]
Carers Support Groups
If you’re feeling isolated and want to meet other carers for a cuppa and a chat, there are plenty of groups available across the city. Carers Manchester South support groups take place in Burnage, Blackley, [...]