“I always said after Jamie died, I would never shy away from how he died” – Why a Salford charity are helping people who lost loved ones to suicide

By Katie Parry 2nd November 2021 Community 0 comments

A charity in Salford run a ‘bereaved by suicide’ support group every month for people to talk about losing their […]

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Salford Age UK clients “overjoyed” after receiving heart-warming Christmas letters from students

By Jennifer Mawby 24th December 2020 Education, News 0 comments

Pupils at Manchester Grammar School have written Christmas letters and poems to be shared amongst older adults supported by Age UK Salford.

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“It’s just great receiving donations, the children in Salford are so appreciative” A Salford children’s charity receive donations to continue their services during Covid-19

By Elle McDade 17th December 2020 Community, News 0 comments

A Salford children’s charity has received a £2,000 donation which will be used to ensure children receive support following the impact of […]

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Specialist virtual dementia support will be delivered locally by Age UK Salford and Empowered Conversations

By Jodie Smith 17th December 2020 News 0 comments

Age UK Salford has teamed up with dementia communications specialists to continue to deliver unique online support amidst the coronavirus pandemic. […]

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“There were moments I felt suicidal” – how Covid-19 has depleted students

By PavvenKaur 13th December 2020 News 0 comments

Two University of Salford students say remote learning has led them to need more support than ever before.   Both […]

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“It gives carers some respite and a space to talk”- Gaddum launches virtual coffee morning for Salford carers

By Fionn Nolan 1st December 2020 Community, Culture 0 comments

Greater Manchester charity ‘Gaddum’ has been hosting virtual coffee mornings for carers in Salford in light of the ongoing pandemic. […]

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Organisations that support victims of hate crime to receive £500 grants

By Eleni Evangelinos 23rd November 2020 Crime 0 comments

Salford CVS are offering £500 grants to organisations that support those affected by hate crime. Organisations in Salford can apply […]

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Dancing with Dementia nominated for MBE

By Ben Esson 1st November 2020 Community, Music 0 comments

Not too many people can say that they have started a group that has not only improved the lives of […]

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“It’s all their work, not mine” Nurse who helped struggling fathers will feature in new book

By Matthew Lanceley 29th June 2020 Community, Health, News 0 comments

Heather Henry. Image credit: John Houlihan An entrepreneurial nurse from Sale, Heather Henry, is to feature in a new book […]

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Support workers delight as wage rises to £9.30 an hour

By KatieBruton 3rd March 2020 News 0 comments

Salford support and care workers are celebrating their new wage, after years of campaigning. From October 1, 2020 carers will […]

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