Manchester Event - HIV and Young Carers

posted: 27/01/2011

Young carers and families affected by HIV are under the spotlight at an event in Manchester, in early February.

The Children's Society are running a training and consultation event Affecting Change for Families: Improving services for young carers and their families affected by HIV
on Friday 4th February 2011 at the famous Midland hotel in central Manchester.

No-one is sure how many children in the UK are caring for someone in their home with HIV. It is estimated that there are between 15,000 to 20,000 young carers of people with HIV.

This free event aims to ensure those involved in providing services to families affected by HIV including service managers, policy leads, and senior practitioners in health and the Voluntary and Statutory Sector are equipped with the latest guidance and are able to identify and respond to when a children and/or young people is taking on a caring role and to address wider family issues.

The event

• Find out about the Children's Society’s young carers and families HIV work, funded by the Elton John AIDS Foundation
• Learn about the issues faced by young carers and their families affected by HIV
• Obtain new Good Practice guidance in multi-agency working with families affected by HIV
• Inform national practice with your own expertise.

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S.L.U.T.S Pride Triumph Thanks

posted: 29/10/2010

Salford Ladies United Temperance Society (S.L.U.T.S) are long-time generous supporters of George House Trust and really outshone themselves this year.

In September they kindly sent us a cheque for £587.50, and after Manchester Pride made a further donation of £775. That’s £1362.50 and that certainly impresses the George House Trust crew.
 

• This year S.L.U.T.S won best community entry in the parade and won a cup
• They sold out their Visions of Britain auction of artwork and had a great evening of entertainment
• Achieved broadcasting distinction through North Manchester FM
• Raised £2600 funds for George House Trust and Body Positive North West
• Guinness Book of Records for feather duster waving (unofficial)
   

Facebook has over 200 entertaining (or even serious) SLUTS photos and 8 videos for your entertainment.
 

We are always delighted to have the generous support of S.L.U.T.S through the year and especially at Manchester Pride and express our warm appreciation of their stylish way with raising awareness and fundraising.