Our CEO Mel Close was invited to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Preston on the 17th March 2024, to celebrate International Womens Day. BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha is a spiritual, volunteer-driven fellowship dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering the Hindu values of faith, service and global harmony. Mel spoke on a panel…
Davina (also known as David) Hinchliffe It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of one of our much loved friends and member Davina Hinchliffe, also known to many of you as David. From Mel at Disability Equality………. Davina was the very first member of staff for Disability Equality (nw) Ltd,…
Dear all, We hope this message finds you well. We’re reaching out to share some important updates regarding our move to a new home – the ‘Disability Equality Community Hub’ and the temporary adjustments to our services. Our new home (Denw’s 5th home) will be: Bannister House, Sedgewick St, Preston. However the building is currently…
We’d like to share a fabulous resource with you… a manifesto created in collaboration with a variety of DPO (disabled Persons Organisations) which aims to do the following… “…urge the next UK Government to institute a radical reform programme, to tackle disablist policy making and systemic oppression and injustice, to create a society where…
The fabulous Preston Community Network have created a super resource for the Festive period – a brief summary of services which are continuing over this time and also helplines which will be in operation through Christmas and New Year. Please note this is not intended as a comprehensive list and you may wish to check direct…
We will be open as usual w/c 18th December, with our reception closing on Thursday 21st December. We will then be closed till Tuesday 2nd January 2024. *Supported banking is open for any urgent phone/email queries, on the 27th & 29th December. Get in touch with us via our website https://disability-equality.org.uk Image alt: Graphical image…
Check out the RNID guidance and details on what The work Capability Assessment is – https://rnid.org.uk/2023/09/our-response-to-reforms-to-the-work-capability-assessment/ And below check out the Youtube videos for more details on the assessments and understand how PIP is awarded.
PRESS RELEASE A Landmark Transition for Disability Equality North West: Moving Forward to Enhance Community Support Preston, UK – Disability Equality North West (DENW), a leading advocate for individuals with disabilities, announces an exciting development in its plans for 2024. After more than two decades of continued service from its Church Street location in Preston,…
Everyone should be able to enjoy a festive local light switch-on… especially in Lancashire… The pie and peas are hot, the weather is traditionally freezing, wet and miserable, but it’s still a great way to celebrate the start of the festive period, enjoy some superstar acts and met some famous people. So this year, we…
