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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 [...]
Free Concerts for Carers
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 [...]
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 [...]
Free employment coaching
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
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, [...]