Supporting carers in Manchester

Supporting carers in Manchester

Statement from Manchester Carers Forum

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we have to announce the death of our Chief Officer Dave Williams on 19th November 2025.

Dave was a wonderful, kind, caring, witty and inspirational man. He worked tirelessly on behalf of carers in our city and built a team and organisation with the values he cherished of kindness and generosity.

We will honour him by continuing the work of Manchester Carers Forum, an organisation he so loved.

If you wish to send messages to Dave’s family, you can do so through the following contacts.

By email to Anne Connolly

By post

c/o Anne Connolly
The Shaw Centre
C/O Redbank House
4 Saint Chad’s Street
Cheetham Hill
M8 8QA

From Sara Williamson
Chair of Manchester Carers Forum

David Williams

How we help

If you look after someone who could not manage without you, then we are here for you. We can connect you to other carers, offer a break from your caring role and support you through difficult times.

“A lifeline and a source of information and connection with people and issues”

Manchester Carers Forum events

This is what we do

Carers telephone support

Telephone support

We are at the other end of the phone for a friendly chat or to find out specific information about your caring role.

Carer groups and activities

Groups and activities

Come to one our monthly support groups, pop to a local café for a coffee meeting or join a walk.  You’re very welcome.

Carer Trips and breaks

Trips and breaks

We arrange days out and short breaks so you can recharge your batteries.

Support meetings and events

Blackley Carers Peer Support

28 November / 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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