Gaddum

27/01/2026

Thank you to all Salford carers who took part in a zine-making workshop as part of the Caregiving Project, led by Photos with Fiona and funded by Arts Council England

Each carer designed a couple of pages, sharing their own photos, words, quotes and artwork.

The finished zine will be printed and shared with Health & Social Care professionals to raise awareness of the realities of caring for someone.

While we got creative, we listened to the Salford Carers Playlist on Spotify – a collection of songs carers have previously told us make them happy 🎶

Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76NGN86dsjuXWUVJi56fYA

PS. What songs would you add to our playlist?!

23/01/2026

A huge thank you to our partners, board members and colleagues who joined us for last night's Impact Showcase event.

This is a first-of-its-kind event for us at Gaddum: an opportunity to celebrate what's been achieved through our carer and therapy services over the past 12 months, as well as the collective impact of VCSE organisations and partnerships working across Greater Manchester.

This may have been our first event like this - but it won't be the last!

A special thank you to Mustard Tree for your wonderful hospitality and event space.

Read our Impact Report here: https://www.gaddum.org.uk/news/2025/11/impact-report-2025/

21/01/2026

A snapshot of lovely feedback we've received about our Salford Adult Carer services.

We support adult carers in Salford through providing:

- Advice and information on practical and financial issues (including welfare benefits and personal budgets)

- Support with carer assessments

- Practical and emotional support

- Activities & support groups

- Training

- Help with employment issues

- Referring and signposting to other service providers (such as NHS Talking Therapies) as needed

Find out more about our Salford carer services here: https://www.gaddum.org.uk/carers/salford-services/

20/01/2026

Did you know - we host carers' events each month, which are completely free to attend.

Whether you fancy popping along for a brew at Come for a Cuppa (C4AC), getting creative at a writing workshop, or watching the latest blockbuster at Cinema Club - there's something for everyone :)

Find out more about upcoming events and book your place here: https://www.gaddum.org.uk/events/

15/01/2026

Join us for an online Q&A session on perinatal care, which will be hosted by a peer worker from Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Services.

When: Monday 19th January, 12.30pm
Where: This is a free, online Q&A session.

All peer workers across Greater Manchester are welcome to attend 😊

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-support-qa-perinatal-care-tickets-1977897038285?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawPUpDRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmVGtXUVBIN3BmbDE0QVc4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq8FPsWgx4z9xu1pYXeBosmVXWLTNYCJbE8PYLIiWn9pIQGAv4kAkvbLNvgW_aem_E84TlBqWuiNcjRu19edLrA

14/01/2026

Zine making workshop (Salford Adult Carers)

📆 Date: Monday 19th January 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Venue: Pendleton Gateway, Salford

About the workshop:

As part of the Caregiving project, exhibited in Salford libraries, we would like to use the words and pictures made by local carers to create something that can be shared with health and social care professionals to showcase the reality of caring for someone. We'd also like to have something to share with everyone who has taken part in the project.

A zine is a small artist-made publication, often these are handmade, but as we are looking to share it widely, we will get ours printed. This hands-on workshop will help us choose what we want to share, arrange the pictures and words, and create a mock-up design.

The Caregiving photography project is funded by a National Lottery Project Grant from Arts Council England and supported by the VCFSE sector including Gaddum charity, Empowered Conversations at Age UK Salford & Trafford, Aspire, Salford Libraries.

The workshop will be facilitated by Fiona Robinson (Photographer) and Jem Houghton (Carers Involvement Worker).

If you would like to share any of your own photos / creative writing about caring, please email photoswithfiona@gmail.com and jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk in advance of the workshop.

To book your place, fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/e/4EmveeFwPD

We look forward to seeing you there!

13/01/2026

"That was the best show I've ever seen!"

"The Lion and the people flying were awesome!"

A huge thank you to The Lowry, who gifted us 15 free tickets to see The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe with a group of young carers.

What a fab night! 🦁

09/01/2026

Have you been affected by crime in Greater Manchester in the past 5 years?

Whether that's theft, assault, domestic abuse, or something else, and whether you accessed support or not, your voice matters.

This independent survey from will help shape victim support services across the region.

Key details:

- The survey is anonymous
- It takes around 10 minutes to complete
- There are 3 chances to win a £100 voucher
- The survey closes on the 12th January

Link to survey here:

Welcome!  This survey is for people aged 16 and over who have experienced any type of crime in Greater Manchester in the past 5 years — whether that's assault, domestic abuse, burglary, theft, or something else, and whether it happened at home, in a public place, or online. By Greater Man...

09/01/2026

If you are a Salford resident and need help with the cost of living, help is available from Salford City Council, including help with energy bills, food costs and staying warm this winter.

The Green Doctor service provides free, practical advice to help households save energy, reduce bills and keep homes warm.

Warm Spaces are available in Walkden, Little Hulton and across the city, offering a safe and welcoming place to stay warm and connect with others.

Vulnerable residents are encouraged to register with their utility providers’ Priority Services Registers to ensure they receive extra support during emergencies such as power cuts, floods or frozen pipes.

Finally, with flu affecting all ages – especially during winter – it’s never too late for those eligible to get their flu vaccine and help protect themselves and loved ones.

Learn about warm spaces available here:https://www.gaddum.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/warm-spaces-WLH-25-26.pdf

Or download the winter offer newsletter here to find out more: https://www.gaddum.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/winter-offer-newsletter.docx

08/01/2026

Through our partnership with The Hallé we're able to offer free concert tickets for carers at Bridgewater Hall.

We asked carers to share their experience of being a carer, and what they enjoyed most about attending one of the concerts.

When we asked Cathy, an unpaid carer, "What is something you wish more people knew about carers or caring? What one thing would make the biggest improvement to your life as a carer?"

She responded, "I recently did some training on burnout and there was a quote that was given, this is what I would like anyone who supports others to take note: “Rest is a radical act of self love in a world that glorifies exhaustion”."

Read Cathy's story, and find out about upcoming concerts for carers, here: https://www.gaddum.org.uk/stories/cathy/

07/01/2026

Zine making workshop (Salford Adult Carers)

📆 Date: Monday 19th January 2026

⏰ Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm

📍 Venue: Pendleton Gateway, Salford

About the workshop:

As part of the Caregiving project, exhibited in Salford libraries, we would like to use the words and pictures made by local carers to create something that can be shared with health and social care professionals to showcase the reality of caring for someone. We'd also like to have something to share with everyone who has taken part in the project.

A zine is a small artist made publication, often these are handmade, but as we are looking to share it widely we will get ours printed. This hands-on workshop will help us choose what we want to share, arrange the pictures and words, and create a mock-up design.

The Caregiving photography project is funded by a National Lottery Project Grant from Arts Council England and supported by the VCFSE sector including Gaddum charity, Empowered Conversations at Age UK Salford & Trafford, Aspire, Salford Libraries.

The workshop will be facilitated by Fiona Robinson (Photographer) and Jem Houghton (Carers Involvement Worker).

If you would like to share any of your own photos / creative writing about caring, please email photoswithfiona@gmail.com and jemma.houghton@gaddum.org.uk in advance of the workshop.

To book your place, fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/e/4EmveeFwPD

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/01/2026

Tomorrow (Wednesday 7th January) is the deadline to apply to join our peer support coproduction group: Risks and Safety in Peer Support 🤝

"We are a group of peer workers who meet online, fortnightly for an hour (usually on Friday afternoons 4pm - 5pm) to discuss our experiences of attending and/or facilitating peer support.

These discussions form the basis for an interactive workshop we design together.

For example, we may create fictional case studies drawn from real life challenges that we face to prompt discussion around best practice.

If you're interested in joining us, we'd love to hear from you. Fill out our expression of interest form here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XoJ1QUfAqEy-_yg1H8pgjW1iotxRHO1Ir2xAUOPY7FxUQ1RaUDlVQ0dRNDc1OEo4UlhHRFNSNEtDSS4u&route=shorturl&fbclid=IwY2xjawPKCglleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2dkxOc29iYVcyTGdycHQ4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlJwVj7YIcIhPLJzuyijjEdKMNYdowI0ltam7o_BRtLR4o0S6pnTvB4rm8zC_aem_4soEMWvW73jkeHII9c1Xfw

📌This is a paid opportunity at £15/hour.
📌 Deadline to apply: Wed 7th Jan 2026