We Invented the Weekend is a bold and unmissable FREE festival taking place at MediaCity and Salford Quays on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June. The weekend was invented in Greater Manchester in 1843, when Salford workers’ rights activist, Robert Lowes (also Sir Ian McKellen’s Great Grandfather) campaigned to win workers the right to leisure […]
If you are caring for someone in hospital, or are caring from a distance while you are in hospital, we can help. Celebrate Carers Week, come and say hi to Maya to grab some goodies, as well as finding out about services for carers in Salford, so it’s a win-win. We’re there every Monday […]
*This event has now been postponed to a later date – on the suggestion of attendees. If you would like to reserve your space, please email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk*. Full details will be given and updated as we get them. Calling all budding photographers and writers! We are excited to launch the first of our new monthly […]
What key things have you learnt looking after someone, that you wish you’d known earlier? Come for a cuppa and share your top tips and tricks with other carers. From batch cooking, medical cheat sheets, grabbing a Carers discount and more, we want to hear your top go-to’s. If you have tonnes of caring experience, […]
Get creative, keep your hands busy and take some time out this Carers Week at The Big Life Group's wellbeing fair. There will be arts and crafts, planting, gardening, holistic therapy taster sessions (such as head and hand massages) and more. There will be information stalls from a variety of local organisations, such as, Salford CVS, […]
If you look after someone else, it can be hard to look after you. That's why we're making life just a little bit easier. If you are a Salford carer, you can pop into Pendleton Gateway and get a mini health check this Carers Week. In just 5 minutes you can get your BMI* and blood […]
Stay in the know with our free Carers’ Rights Workshop. We’ll enjoy lunch first of sandwiches, crisps, biscuits and fruit, so what’s not to love. Then we’ll chat all things.... - Carer's Allowance, Carer’s Credit & Welfare Benefits - Carer's Assessment & Carers Personal Budget - Employment Rights - Local services We'll be joined […]
If you look after someone else, it can be hard to look after you. That's why we're making life just a little bit easier. If you are a Salford carer, you can pop into Pendleton Gateway and get a mini health check this Carers Week. In just 5 minutes you can get your BMI* and blood […]
Calling all carers in Salford...meet at the Mansion House in Buile Hill Park, get some fresh air and meet other carers for a relaxing walk. Need a chat? We’re here for you too. Public transport costs and group taxi bookings will be reimbursed, and that’s not all, we’ll throw in an allotment tour, and lunch […]
Join us for a special event for carers this Carers Week at Salford Royal Hospital (in the Ladywell Garden of the Ladywell Building). There will be information stands from local health organisations, as well as wellbeing activities such as hand massages, nail paintings, crafts and more. No need to book, just drop by.
Feeling energetic? Try your hand at Croquet and Boules in Buile Hill Park. If you'd rather take it easy, try Jenga and Connect 4. Of course, we're in Salford so we can't predict the weather, but there’ll be gazebos around in case the heavens open. No need to book, just turn up. Please bring […]
Carers in Walkden or Little Hulton... Pop in for advice, a natter and a brew with Amy Morris-Hallsworth from Salford Health Improvement and Steve Hegarty from Gaddum Carers Salford. You're also welcome to have a private chat with us if you'd like to talk to us in confidence. We'll be there come rain or shine […]
