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Save the Date: Carers Week 2025

8th May, 2025|Tags: , |

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

3rd April, 2025|Tags: |

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 [...]

Free Concerts for Carers

19th March, 2025|Tags: |

Through our partnership with The Hallé, we offer free concerts for carers at The Bridgewater Hall. We're excited to announce that tickets are now available for the current season! Concert dates and times Thursday [...]

A visit to the Smart Suite

10th March, 2025|

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

18th February, 2025|Tags: , |

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 [...]

Free employment coaching

18th December, 2024|Tags: , |

Update: The 2024/25 Employcare programme has now finished. Please keep an eye on this page and our newsletter for updates about the 2025/26 programme. Are you an unpaid carer, thinking about getting [...]

Festive opening hours

3rd December, 2024|Tags: , |

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 [...]

Carers Manchester Network: Statement on recent violence

9th August, 2024|

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

2nd November, 2023|Tags: , |

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

4th October, 2023|Tags: , |

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

12th September, 2023|Tags: , |

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, [...]