Cathy’s Story
We asked carers to share their experiences of caring and attending our free trips to the Hallé. This is Cathy's story...
From the archive: Lilly’s story
We’ve got an exciting video project in the works. But before we share our new films, we’re looking back at our archive. Lilly was in the nursing field for 35 years, but had to [...]
From the archive: Maisie’s story
Maisie spoke to us in 2018 about her experience of caring for her friend after he had a stroke and was diagnosed with diabetes. In the video, Maisie describes the struggle of juggling various responsibilities including cooking, clean and ironing. She also discusses the impact of joining a carers' support group in Hulme.
From the archive: Mrs Zhu Yang Xue Qin’s story
Mrs Zhu Yang Xue Qin spoke to us in 2018 about her experience of caring for her husband. He suffered a stroke and spent over eight weeks in hospital. Staff from Wai Yin, (an organisation within the Carers Manchester Network) visited the couple in hospital and provided ongoing support.
A carer’s experience of coproduction
Margaret is a member of the Carers Manchester Lived Experience Panel. In this article, she reflects on her experiences of coproduction. Last September I heard that Carers Manchester were recruiting carers for [...]
From the archive: Bev’s Story
Bev spoke to us in 2018 about caring for her son Nathan, who has a learning disability and complex health issues. Bev received lifechanging support from Talbot House, and went on to volunteer there. This is her story.
Employcare: a recipe for success!
Sandra is a carer who recently completed our free employment coaching programme. Sandra enjoyed tailored support from a friendly employment coach. She also received a personal budget which she spent on baking equipment [...]
Lucy’s Story
Lucy is a carer for her adult daughter who has mental health issues. In this article, Lucy shares her experiences of being a carer alongside working and participating in the Carers Manchester Lived Experience [...]
Case study: carers’ poetry workshops
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding but tiring. To avoid burnout, it’s important that carers get time to relax and have fun. In the lead-up to Carers Week 2024, we collaborated with [...]
Carers’ poetry collection: A Vibrant Bunch
Throughout May and June 2024, a group of carers attended poetry workshops organised by Create, with Carers Manchester partners African Caribbean Care Group, Manchester Carers Forum, and Gaddum. Led by professional writer and facilitator, [...]
From the archive: Margaret’s Story
Margaret became a full-time carer after her mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia. Here, she talks about her experience. This film is part of a series that explores the lives of carers in Manchester.
Vanessa’s Story
Carers Manchester Contact Point talk to many parent carers whose children have autism. Vanessa, one of the parents we’ve supported, has agreed to talk about her personal experience, and we thank her for sharing.