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 19th November, but there are free events happening across the whole week!

Three events: find one near you!

Wondering how welfare reforms will impact you? Need advice around Power of Attorney for your loved one? Not sure how to get a Carers Assessment? Don’t know if you count as a ‘carer’? Carers Manchester and our locality partners are hosting events to answer all these questions and more! The three events will all follow the same format, so you can attend whichever one suits you.

Each event will include…

  • Free refreshments
  • A presentation and opportunity for 1-2-1 support from Carers Manchester Contact Point support workers
  • A presentation and opportunity for 1-2-1 legal advice on carers’ issues from solicitor Shane Flannery
  • 1-2-1 benefits advice from Carers Manchester Contact Point welfare and benefits advisors
  • A presentation and opportunity for 1-2-1 advice on accessing Carers Assessments, from the City Council Carers Assessment team

South event

WHEN: Tuesday 17th November, 10am-1pm

WHERE: Benchill Community Centre, M22 8EJ

REQUEST MORE INFO: cmsouth@manchestercarersforum.org.uk or 07494097568

Central Manchester event

WHEN: Wednesday 18th November, 12.30pm-3.30pm

WHERE: Claremont Resource Centre, M15 5FS

REQUEST MORE INFO: cmc@accg.org.uk or 0161 226 6334

North Manchester event

WHEN: Thursday 20th November, 10am-1pm

WHERE: Rainbow Community Centre, 11-13 Humphrey St, Crumpsall, M8 9JS

REQUEST MORE INFO: hannah@manchestercarersforum.org.uk or 07970174774

For more free events and activities around Carers Rights Day and beyond, please check our events calendar.

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