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 place across the country over the past fortnight. These were attempts by an extremist minority to divide our society and were primarily targeted at minoritised communities. We would like to express our deepest solidarity with everyone affected.

Within our network, we have been taking precautions to keep our staff and volunteers safe and going forward will continue to remain vigilant.

Below, we have outlined key contacts and support to help unpaid carers and other community members stay safe.

In this distressing time, online misinformation is exacerbating tensions, and so we are relying on verified sources, and adhering to the latest advice from Greater Manchester Police.

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Support and Contacts

In an emergency, always call 999

To report a crime that is not an emergency, call 101

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Carers Manchester

  • Within our network are 16 grassroots and community organisations, working across Manchester to support unpaid carers. We encourage you to reach out to our partners if you’re in need of advice, information, support, or guidance.
  • Website: carersmanchester.org.uk/our-network

Carers Manchester Contact Point

  • The first point of contact for unpaid carers in the Manchester City Council area in need of support.
  • Email: contactpoint@carersmanchester.org.uk
  • Website: carersmanchester.org.uk/contact
  • Phone: 0161 543 8000 (Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm except bank holidays)

Anthony Walker Foundation

  • Anthony Walker Foundation works to tackle racism, hate crime and discrimination by providing educational opportunities, victim support services and by promoting equity and inclusion for all.
  • Website: anthonywalkerfoundation.com
  • Email: support@anthonywalkerfoundation.org.uk

Citizens’ Advice

  • Citizens’ Advice have guidance on what to do if you’ve experienced a hate crime or hate incident.
  • Website: citizensadvice.org.uk

Crimestoppers

  • An independent charity which allows you to anonymously report information about a crime.
  • Website: crimestoppers-uk.org
  • Phone: 0800 555 111