Salford Learning Disability Info

10/06/2026

If you support someone who couldn’t manage without your support, That Counts as Caring.

Find out more on Gaddum's website: gaddum.org.uk/campaigns/that-counts-as-caring

09/06/2026

Hi everybody,
Next week is ‘Listening to People’.

We will be celebrating People with Learning Disabilities as part of the ‘Do You See Me’ theme for National Learning Disability Week.
We will hear from our new chair, Sean, announce our Champions for 2026 – 2029 and celebrate our member’s unique strengths.

Don’t forget it is our Big Health Week all that week – Monday 15th to Friday 22nd and there are loads of brilliant activities for you to get involved in.

As always if you have any questions just drop me a line.
Linzi 😊

08/06/2026

1.7 million UK households provide 50+ hours of unpaid care each week (source: Carers UK)

However, many people don’t call themselves a carer. This is due to the stigma of asking for help, or the assumption that caring is ‘just part of everyday life’.

This Carers Week, we’re proud to stand with Gaddum in amplifying carers’ voices, and signposting carers to support that’s available to them.

Find out more at: gaddum.org.uk/campaigns/that-counts-as-caring

05/06/2026

Are you going to We Invented The Weekend festival at Salford Quays this weekend.
If not - why not?

05/06/2026

The amazing Beyond Empower have some fantastic activities you can try for free this Learning Disability Week:

🛹 Action sports at Graystone Action Sports on Monday 15th June
⛷️ Skiing and seated skiing at Chill Factore with Disability Snowsport UK on Tuesday 16th June
🚴 Cycling at Cleavley Athletics Track with Wheels for All on Friday 19th June

Places are limited and filling quickly. To book your place, contact Leanne on 07421 129 111 (call or text) or email [email protected].

05/06/2026

Are you a Personal Assistant to somebody who uses Direct Payments?
You are invited to join the next Personal Assistants (PAs) Support Network event hosted by Skills for Care.
This is a great opportunity to get togetjer with other PAs, share skills and experiences and offer, and get, peer support.

You are invited to join the next Personal Assistants (PAs) Support Network event hosted by Skills for Care

The session will include interactive peer-to-peer discussions and live polls, giving participants the opportunity to share perspectives, exchange insights, and help identify key learning priorities. Your feedback will shape future events, resources, and support offers for the network.

To register visit this link - https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vXd3R0

05/06/2026

Why not join DIY this learning Disability Week (and The Big Health Week here in Salford)?

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Hi Everyone,
Here are more activities for Salford's Big Health Week.

June 15th – June 22nd.
There will be lost of free activities about health.
Come along and try something new.
Meet new people and have some fun.

There really is something for everyone. The flyers below are easy read information about the sessions listed below:

Monday 15th June
Healthy Eating – for people at Alexandra House (closed session)
Anti-racism workshop – Eccles Gateway, Room 2. 1pm – 2pm. Just drop in, no need to book.
Keeping Safe at Home – Broughton Hub, Room 2. 1.30m – 3pm. Just drop in, no need to book.
Women’s Health - Broughton Hub, Room 4. 1.30m – 3pm. Just drop in, no need to book.

Tuesday 16th June
Listening to Families Coffee morning – Humphrey Booth Resources Centre. 10am to noon. Just drop in, no need to book.
Listening to People – Rooms 2 and 3, Walkden Gateway, 11am – 2pm. Just drop in, no need to book.
Breathing nurse - Broughton Hub, Room 2. 1pm – 3pm. Just drop in, no need to book.
Talking about death café – Broughton Hub, Room 4. 1pm – 3pm. Just drop in, no need to book.
Therapy dogs - Broughton Hub, Room 4. 1pm – 3pm. Just drop in, no need to book.

Wednesday 17th June
Mental wellbeing with the psychology team – St George’s Resource Centre, 10am – noon. To book call Anika – 07523 930 438
Men’s Health with Empower – Pendelton gateway, Room 2. 10am- noon. Just drop in, no need to book.
Eating Well - Pendelton Gateway, Room 2. 12 – 1pm . Just drop in, no need to book.

Thursday 18th June
Dance and movement taster session. Worsley leisure centre, 12.45 to 1.30pm. Just drop in, no need to book.
Having a Health Check. Eccles Gateway, rooms 1 and 2. 1pm – 4pm. Just drop in, no need to book.
Talking about death café – Walkden Gateway, Room 2. 1pm – 3pm. Just drop in, no need to book.
Therapy dogs - Walkden Gateway, Room 2. 1pm – 3pm. Just drop in, no need to book.

Friday 19th June
Tea with Speech and Language Therapy – Brierley hub café – 10am – 11.30am. Just drop in, no need to book.
Physiotherapy – Swinton Gateway, Room 1. 10am – noon. Just drop in, no need to book.
Bowel Screening. Pendleton Gateway, Room 3. 1pm - 3pm. Just drop in, no need to book.
DIY Theater Company – Weaving the Threads Together. Tackling Health Inequalities through creativity. The Angel Centre. 1pm – 3pm.