20/10/2026
Carers Rights Day is just under a month away! 🤩
When: 19th November 2026
Where: The Life Centre, Washway Road, Sale M33 4BP
It's all free!
✨ HERE'S WHAT WE HAVE LINED UP! ✨
🎤 10:30am – Q&A with Trafford's Decision-Makers
Have your say and ask questions directly to local councillors, health professionals and senior leaders from Trafford Council and Trafford Carers Centre.
💷 11:40am – Direct Payments
Find out how Direct Payments can give you more choice and control over care arrangements.
🏡 12:10pm – Future Planning Workshop
Practical advice to help you plan for your future and the future of the person you care for, including support for families of people with learning disabilities.
⚽ 1:10pm – Employment Opportunities with Altrincham Football Club
Discover training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
📝 1:45pm – Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney
Blackstone Solicitors will explain how to protect your wishes and plan ahead.
🌷 2:40pm – Funeral Planning
Co-op Funeralcare will share advice on planning ahead and giving loved ones peace of mind.
🤝 PLUS, MEET A WHOLE RANGE OF ORGANISATIONS!
Including Alzheimer's Society, Parkinson's UK, NHS mental health services, Trafford Council Social Services, Home Instead, The Counselling & Family Centre and many more!
Get information and support with:
💰 Benefits and finances
💚 Health and wellbeing
🧠 Dementia and mental health
📋 Wills, LPAs and future planning
🏠 Care and support for your loved ones
☕ FREE refreshments
🚗 FREE on-site parking
🚊 Accessible by public transport – Brooklands is the nearest tram stop.
You don't need to attend the whole day! Pop in, explore the stalls, attend a talk or simply have a chat with the organisations who are there to help.
Whether you're new to caring or have been looking after someone for years, there's something for everyone.
📞 For more information, contact Trafford Carers Centre on 0161 848 2400 or email [email protected].
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