Carers Rights Day 2026 events in Manchester
Carers Rights Day is a national day that aims to help unpaid carers understand and use their rights. This year, Carers Rights Day falls on Thursday 19th November, but there are free events happening across Manchester the whole week!
Three events: find one near you
Wondering how welfare reforms will impact you? Need advice around Power of Attorney for your loved one? Not sure how to get a Carers Assessment? Don’t know if you count as a ‘carer’?
Carers Manchester and our locality partners are hosting events to answer all these questions and more! The three events will all follow the same format, so you can attend whichever one suits you.
Each event will include…
- Free refreshments
- A presentation and opportunity for 1-2-1 support from Carers Manchester Contact Point support workers
- A presentation and opportunity for 1-2-1 legal advice on carers’ issues from solicitor Shane Flannery
- 1-2-1 benefits advice from Carers Manchester Contact Point welfare and benefits advisors
- A presentation and opportunity for 1-2-1 advice on accessing Carers Assessments, from the City Council Carers Assessment team
South Manchester event
Date: Tuesday 17th November, 10am-1pm
Location: Benchill Community Centre, M22 8EJ
For more information, contact: cmsouth@manchestercarersforum.org.uk or call 07494097568
Central Manchester event
Date: Wednesday 18th November, 12.30pm-3.30pm
Location: Claremont Resource Centre, M15 5FS
For more information, contact: cmc@accg.org.uk or call 0161 226 6334
North Manchester event
Date: Thursday 19th November, 10am-1pm
Location: Rainbow Community Centre, 11-13 Humphrey St, Crumpsall, M8 9JS
For more information, contact: hannah@manchestercarersforum.org.uk or call 07970174774
Find out more or visit www.carersmanchester.org.uk/CRD
