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Gaddum

Hi, we're Gaddum. We are a mental health and carers charity for Greater Manchester. Registered charity no.507162 Hi, I’m Gaddum.

I’m a charity offering advocacy, carer support, mental health, counselling and therapy services to Manchester. For nearly 200 years, I’ve been a voice for people struggling to have theirs heard, a shoulder to cry on for those shouldering a burden and a helping hand for anyone helping others to cope. I believe supporting individuals has a ripple effect on the whole community, ultimately building be

tter futures all round. Everyone’s circumstances are unique, but whatever situation you find yourself in, I’m here to listen.

29/05/2026

Carers Week is fast approaching! (June 8th - 15th)

If you:

- have questions about your caring role
- are interested in completing a Carers Assessment
- need some friendly help and advice

Our team are here to help you.

Join us at one of our upcoming drop-in sessions, where our team will be able to answer any questions you may have.

No need to book, just turn up!

We also have some great events lined up for Carers Week, which we will be sharing on our social channels shortly. Keep your eyes peeled for more 👀

Or sign up to our Salford Carers newsletter for all the latest news and events from Gaddum: https://gaddum.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=03f740c1cd04ed8c165ef17a0&id=5de95a048a

28/05/2026

"Asking for help or support can almost be seen as something that's embarrassing. There might be shame or guilt associated with that. And so a lot of the time people don't identify themselves as carers."

Thank you to Dr Punam and BBC Morning Live for helping to spread awareness of what it means to be a carer, and the barriers people face in accessing support, particularly for those from ethnic minority communities.

"In these communities, it's kind of a given. We live generationally. We don't actually look at caring as being a task or a job. This is expected of you."

27/05/2026

Thank you to Ann, for sharing her lovely poem about kindness and the important of being kind to ourselves, as part of a carer's creating writing workshop in Eccles 💙

Ann said, "It is unlikely that I would have shared this experience in a larger group. It demonstrated how a small group with kind facilitators can work, with getting to know each other, and finding out how each other ‘tick’.

I made a day of it at Eccles, getting there early, shopping at the Asian Market and having lunch in a cafe. It is the first time I have actually gone out and done anything for myself since September 2025 - other than going to hospital (which doesn’t count).

I had a really lovely time. As a carer I don’t often have such luxury. Thank you so much Julian and Joe [from Gaddum] for listening to me, brewing up for me and giving me mental stimulation and enjoyment."

🌟

26/05/2026

Have you ever contacted Bolton Talking Therapies?

We'd love to hear about your experiences to help shape the service.

This is a paid opportunity at £15 per hour + travel expenses.

If you're interested in getting involved, please contact our Lived Experience Worker, Melanie Anderton:

Phone: 07709885099

Email: [email protected]

22/05/2026

Yesterday was our staff away day - and what a day it was! 🤩

It was a powerful reminder of what makes Gaddum special: the breadth of what we do, the strength of our culture, and the shared commitment to the people and communities we exist to serve.

The day also highlighted the incredible amount of expertise, care and passion across our organisation. We listened to presentations from each team, reflecting on highlights, challenges and looking ahead to the future.

We couldn't be prouder.

Here's to you, Team Gaddum! 🌟

20/05/2026

*LAST CALL FOR TICKETS!*

Join us for a special Carers Celebration Evening on Saturday 13th June at The Sheridan, hosted by Carers Manchester

200 unpaid carers have been nominated by the public to attend free of charge, but general admission tickets are available to anyone aged 17+

The event is an opportunity to celebrate carers' contributions and enjoy a fun night out with a three-course meal, live music and dancing.

Details are as follows:

Where: The Sheridan, Manchester
When: Saturday 13th June, 6.30pm - 11.30pm

Purchase your ticket here by Friday 22nd May: www.tickettailor.com/events/carersmanchester/2047449

Hope to see you there!

19/05/2026

We're hiring!

Together with Tameside, Oldham, Glossop & Stockport Mind, Rochdale and District Mind and Family Action, we're on the lookout for a Mental Health Urgent Triage Navigator.

📌 Role details:

Location: Sefton House, Bolton, BL1 5DD (NWAS 999 Emergency Operations Centre)

Salary: £26,343 per annum (full-time), £13,171.50 (part-time, 18 hours)

Hours: One full-time (36 hours per week) position and one part-time (18 hours per week) position available.

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 7th June 2026

📌 Background:

Emergency services are receiving increasing volumes of calls for individuals presenting with acute mental health issues in the community. A significant proportion of emergency services resource is being used to support individuals struggling with their mental health, who often present with complex issues that require further assessment and ongoing support by a mental health professional.

Based in the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) 999 emergency operations call centre, The Mental Health Urgent Triage (MHUT) Team provides timely access to relevant all-age patient information for Greater Manchester residents across the Service Providers’ areas which shall include CAMHS, learning disabilities and older people.

For the MHUT Navigator role, four VCSE organisations have come together to deliver the MHUT VCSE service within the 999-emergency operations centre.

Our aim is to combine expertise, capacity, and local insight to deliver outstanding outcomes for people and communities. Successful candidates will be part of a multiagency team alongside NHS Mental Health Trust colleagues, Greater Manchester Police and NWAS.

📌 How to apply

To find out more and apply, head to our website: https://www.gaddum.org.uk/work-with-us/

14/05/2026

Relationships can be complex, and reaching out for support can feel like a big step.

We understand it can be daunting, but help is available.

At Gaddum, we offer low-cost relationship therapy for adults across Greater Manchester, providing a safe and supportive space to better understand relationship challenges, strengthen connections, and improve communication.

We support:

Couples
Parents of adult children
Siblings
Friends
& those looking to improve other familial relationships

Support is available for a wide range of issues, including conflict, communication difficulties, intimacy concerns, bereavement, rebuilding trust after an affair, self-esteem and more.

Sessions are £40 and available online or in person from our Hulme therapy space.

To refer to this service, or to find out more information, head to our webiste: https://www.gaddum.org.uk/therapy/relationship-therapy/

13/05/2026

Trigger warning: this film contains descriptions of losing someone to su***de.

Thank you to Jim, for sharing your experiences of working in the NHS, the things you love about your role but also the pressures you collectively face, and the sadness and grief of losing colleagues to su***de.

We also talked about how a willingness to open up about our mental health can be different, depending on our gender.

Have you found this to be the case? Or not? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️

If you or someone you know is dealing with thoughts of su***de, you can contact the National Su***de Prevention Helpline on 0800 587 0800

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12/05/2026

We’re very excited to announce the launch of our new Relationship Therapy service, offering low-cost therapy to adults in Greater Manchester, costing £40 per session.

Available in-person or online, our relationship therapy service provides a safe and supportive space to better understand relationship challenges, strengthen connections, and improve communication.

This type of therapy is for:

✅ Couples
✅ Parents of adult children
✅ Siblings
✅ Friends
✅ those looking to improve other familial relationships

Support is available for a wide range of issues, including conflict, communication difficulties, intimacy concerns, bereavement, rebuilding trust after an affair, self-esteem and more.

To find out more, or to complete an online referral form, head to our website: https://www.gaddum.org.uk/therapy/relationship-therapy/

PS. Here's a behind the scenes shot from recent filming with one of our amazing therapists, Bella, and Talking Therapies Service Manager, Esther. We spoke to Bella about her experience of being a therapist and chatted with Esther about our new relationship therapy service. Films coming soon 👀

11/05/2026

We’re starting Mental Health Awareness Week (11th - 17th May) with a very simple, yet very important message:

You matter 💙

Thank you to Roxy, who shared her story of losing a close friend to su***de, and the impact it’s had on her outlook on life.

If you or someone you know is dealing with thoughts of su***de, you can contact the National Su***de Prevention Helpline on 0800 587 0800

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