Gaddum

23/10/2026

Did you know...

Gaddum offers affordable relationship and psychos*xual 's*x' therapy for just £40 per session. Available to anyone in Greater Manchester aged 18+.

Interested? Find out more and complete a referral form on our website: https://www.gaddum.org.uk/relationship-therapy/

21/10/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq70pxp9pd4no

Six unpaid carers from Greater Manchester talk about their lives and what the chancellor could to to help.

21/10/2026

Did you see us on the news? 👀

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, carers from Salford and Manchester spoke to BBC North West at Ordsall Hall to share what commitments they’d like to see from the government to better support unpaid carers.

A huge thank you to all carers who took part for their passion and dedication to ensure carers voices are heard.

Gaddum's CEO Ben Whalley, said:

"Unpaid carers are the hidden workforce of this country. Their contribution is extraordinary, providing care worth an estimated £184 billion every year – almost equivalent to the cost of funding the entire NHS.

Yet behind these staggering figures are real people, many of whom are facing unprecedented pressures, often at enormous personal, emotional and financial cost.

Day in, day out, Gaddum and other carers’ organisations support people who are already at breaking point. We cannot continue to take unpaid carers for granted and expect this system to remain sustainable. When carers reach crisis point, the consequences are felt not only by them and their families, but across our already stretched health and social care services.

We need to move beyond simply recognising the contribution of unpaid carers to genuinely valuing, investing in and supporting them. Not just when they reach burnout, but long before."

Credit: BBC North West
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BBC Manchester

19/10/2026

We're on the news! 🎉

A huge thank you to carers from Salford and Manchester, who shared their views with BBC Politics North West on the commitments they want to see from the government to improve support for unpaid carers across the UK.

As our CEO, Ben Whalley, said, "We need to move beyond simply recognising the contribution of unpaid carers to genuinely valuing, investing in and supporting them. Not just when they reach burnout, but long before."

This was a fantastic opportunity for carers to have their voices heard as a driving force for change. The footage will be aired again on BBC North West, this Wednesday 21st October at 6.30pm

You can also watch the footage from Sunday 18th October on BBC iPlayer here (from 10 minutes onwards): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00337fq/politics-north-west-18102026

16/10/2026

True or false: Therapy is always really expensive.

Answer...

False!

Gaddum offers affordable relationship and psychos*xual 's*x' therapy for just £40 per session. Available to anyone in Greater Manchester aged 18+.

Interested? Find out more and complete a referral form on our website here: https://www.gaddum.org.uk/relationship-therapy/

15/10/2026

Recovery in Community is a collaborative initiative by Manchester Mind and Gaddum, two leading mental health charities in Manchester.

We support people to leave mental health inpatient care and stay well in their communities.

To find out more about Recovery in Community, head to our website: https://www.gaddum.org.uk/recovery-in-community

14/10/2026

Salford carers: join us for Halloween celebrations next week! 🎃

22nd October
Langworthy Cornerstone, Salford
5pm - 8pm
All ages welcome!

We’ll start the evening with a guided ghost walk, before we head back for refreshments and a range of Halloween‑themed activities, suitable for all ages and bravery levels!

Expect plenty of laughs and a warm, welcoming space to enjoy the season with other carers and family members.

Dress up if you fancy! Or just come as you are 👻

Please email [email protected] to book your place.

13/10/2026

Salford carers - we want to hear from you! 🎉

As our Salford Carers team plans events and activities for 2027, we want to know what events you'd like to see happen.

Whether you've joined Gaddum events before or have never attended, your feedback is really valued.

We'd love to know what activities you enjoy most, what you'd like more of and any new or different event ideas you have in mind.

You can submit your feedback by completing our online survey. It only takes a few minutes to complete, and your responses will help inform our planning for the year ahead.

While we can't guarantee that every suggestion will become an event or activity, we'll carefully consider all feedback and do our best to develop a programme that reflects the interests and needs of carers 😊

Link to survey here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XoJ1QUfAqEy-_yg1H8pgjUKS-rTbO8ZDs54SkqoAXbpURTFPSUNDWUNETEtSNUlFOENDWDlHVEgyQS4u&route=shorturl

If you have any questions about the survey, you can email us at: [email protected]

09/10/2026

“Honestly, I’m just so happy all the time”

Thank you Alison for stopping to talk to us about the importance of living as your true, authentic self.

There’s a level of vulnerability that comes with being completely who we are. There’s no hiding behind a mask, or pretending to be something or someone we’re not. We may worry how others might perceive us, or how they may react, but there’s real power in living life truly and authentically ‘you’.

In the lead up to World Mental Health Day this Saturday 10th October, we’ll be sharing stories of mental health, community, belonging and connection 🩵

Want to get involved and join in the conversation about mental health?

Try our “How are you, really?” challenge:

Step 1: Ask a friend, colleague, relative or neighbour “How are you, really?”

Step 2: Listen. Give your time and attention, and let them know it’s okay to be honest about how they’re feeling.

Sometimes the simplest question can make the biggest difference 🩵

08/10/2026

“I am still a prisoner of my past and what people think I should have been”

Thank you to Nathan for stopping to chat to us about finding purpose, the importance of carving our own path in life, and finding the joy in everyday moments.

In the lead up to World Mental Health Day this Saturday 10th October, we’ll be sharing stories of mental health, community, belonging and connection 🩵

Want to get involved and join in the conversation about mental health?

Try our “How are you, really?” challenge:

Step 1: Ask a friend, colleague, relative or neighbour “How are you, really?”

Step 2: Listen. Give your time and attention, and let them know it’s okay to be honest about how they’re feeling.

Sometimes the simplest question can make the biggest difference 🩵