Manchester Carers Forum

Website: http://www.manchestercarersforum.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manchestercarersforum
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CarersforumMCR
[email protected]
Where do they work?: Cheetham, Higher Blackley, Gorton and Abbey Hey, Hulme, City-Wide
Telephone: 0161 819 2227
Address: Gaddum House, 6 Great Jackson Street 6 Great Jackson Street City Centre Manchester M15 5AX
Registered charity number: 11035352021
Company number: 5068267
Description: Manchester Carers Forum is led by unpaid carers so we know how it really feels to be a carer. We understand that caring for a loved one can be a rewarding experience, but highly stressful too. Carers spend their entire lives putting others first, and as a result can often end up feeling insignificant, isolated and ignored. Feelings of failure and anger, and of constant worry are common. Our goal is to provide carers with a collective voice, and to provide the reassurance that someone is listening. Just knowing that someone cares can be a lifeline. With our support groups, training, mentoring and fun activities and advocacy for carers we aim to be that lifeline.
Services are available: Online/digitally
Services are delivered on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Monday opening time: 09.30am
Tuesday opening time: 09.30am
Wednesday opening time: 09.30am
Thursday opening time: 09.30am
Friday opening time: 09.30am
Winter services are available: Online/digitally

Volunteering Opportunities

Opportunity title Summary
Supporting Unpaid Carers I was at breaking point, but now I am flying again” Feedback from a carer when asked about the volunteer who rings her once a week. Living alongside a family member or friend who has dementia can be lonely and confusing, Carers Forum match unpaid carers with volunteers who have experience of caring for someone with dementia. Our volunteers listen to carers, offer friendship and help them find answers to their questions. Volunteers mostly keep in contact with carers by phone, but they can also visit a carer in their own home or somewhere local. We provide ongoing training and support to our volunteers.
Carer Support Volunteer We are a registered charity that recognises the vital role that unpaid carers play within society. We understand the importance in valuing carers and supporting them so they can continue doing such an important and invaluable job.