Across Greater Manchester, as is the case across England, there exist large communities of marginalised groups, often living in areas which have the most health inequalities, such as parts of Oldham and Rochdale where there are large Asian communities, along with areas with large communities of Afro Caribbean and African carers.
Wraparound has substantial networks and connections into these communities, such as support groups in Oldham for women of Asian heritage, families living in Stockport where parents of Asian background are isolated, networks across the Greater Manchester Community and Voluntary sector, including social enterprises. Along with significant connections into the Afro Caribbean and Black Communities. This research aims to give an insight into their world. The research links the themes of:
- health and wellbeing,
- right help at the right time,
- identification and carers as real and expert partners.
The research also aims to support these outcomes by identifying further where Greater Manchester and locality support could be focussed to identify and support hidden carers and underrepresented groups, working towards ensuring that all carers in Greater Manchester have the same level of access and support no matter where in Greater Manchester they live.