Carers Manchester

24/08/2026

We're touched that so many people are resonating with Ann's story.

In this clip, Ann describes what caring for her son involved, and how she accessed support for the first time. She also discusses how she initially felt about the term 'carer'.

Do you look after someone? Whether or not you identify as a carer, if you look after someone, there is support for you.

🔗 Follow the link in the comments for free support and advice

24/08/2026

Our website is experiencing technical difficulties. We apologise for the inconvenience and are working to get it back up and running as soon as possible.

If you are an unpaid carer aged 18+ in the Manchester City Council area, you can still get support and advice by calling The Carers Manchester Contact Point on 0161 543 8000.

We are open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm; and 9am-4pm on Wednesdays.

18/08/2026

Ann has been looking after her son, who struggles with addiction and poor mental health, for around twenty-five years.

In this clip, Ann talks about the isolation she experienced before she reached out for support.

Are you an unpaid carer in Manchester? You’re not alone.

Get in touch with the Carers Manchester Contact Point for free support and advice.

11/08/2026

"Calling all carers in Manchester - please help us by sharing your views on the health and wellbeing needs of unpaid carers."

Carers Manchester South is running a survey to learn more about carers' physical and mental health, and what support is needed.

The survey is open to all unpaid carers aged 18+ in the Manchester City Council area:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy4_PuaF7WjzJ6JMc2Q7EEsdIXhl2g8utue7n2TsuZueqQzQ/viewform?pli=1

06/08/2026

Together Dementia Support is running a trip to the coast for carers (with or without the person you care for) – to Cleveleys/Blackpool on Tuesday 15 September. The trip is subsidised at £15 pp and includes a fish & chip lunch and drink.

The Café is right on the promenade and fully accessible. The coach will leave from the Amani Centre on Moss Lane East, Hulme at 10.30am and will leave Cleveleys at 3.15pm.

You can book using the link in the comments below, or by phoning the Together Dementia Support office (0161 226 7186).

Places are going fast so book soon to secure your place!

05/08/2026

We're on WhatsApp!

Follow our new channel for news, opportunities and events for unpaid carers in Manchester - in the palm of your hand!

🔗 Link in comment section below

03/08/2026

Lifted's next women's book club meeting is on Friday 7th August, 11am-12.30pm, at The Dandelion Community.

It's a great chance to chat with other carers about what you've been reading, and get some book recommendations!

Free, no booking required.

Hi

Our next book club date is Friday 7th August 2026

Book club is a great chance for carers to have an hour to chat and share about books they are reading. No worries if your not reading anything you can come and listen to books the other women are reading.

No booking is not needed, we will be there in the small room. Come join us.

29/07/2026

The first ever cross-government action plan to support unpaid carers has been published, and promises that carers "will be identified earlier and connected to support sooner."

Carers Manchester welcomes the announcement, with our Network and Engagement Coordinator, Dan Mitchell, commenting:

"The contribution of unpaid carers to England's social care system is indispensable, yet often unrecognised. It is encouraging to see unpaid carers on the national agenda for the first time, with the government acknowledging the need for greater recognition and support. We commend the unpaid carers and voluntary sector organisations whose sustained advocacy has helped make this a national priority."

( 🔗 Link to action plan in comments)

22/07/2026

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20/07/2026

A few weeks ago, we announced our exciting new partnership with Carers Card UK.

Applications for our FREE carers' ID card and discount scheme are now open to all Manchester carers aged 18+.

See our graphics below for more information, and follow the link in the comments when you're ready to apply.

Update: We've received a fantastic response to this opportunity, so due to limited staff capacity it may take up to 2 weeks for us to respond to your application.