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…
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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…
Check out our resources to help support others to engage with Remembrance Sunday. What is Remembrance Sunday? Find out more by watching this video with subtitles and BSL… Learn How To Say Remembrance Day words in Makaton… Check out these Makaton resources in this downloadable pdf here – Learn How To Say Remembrance Day in…
Here’s some easy links and notes created as part of our Digital Reporting session with DigiEnable. Reporting on Facebook/Twitter(X)/Instagram and other social media platforms For each post on each platform you will see a three dots menu called a “burger menu” – these are usually in the top right hand corner of a post. Click…
View BDA’s 4 part guidance on Personal Independence Payments (PIP), including help with the form, assessment process, and how to appeal. https://bda.org.uk/pip-guide/
We’re delighted to be increasing our teams giving us the opportunity to support more disabled people. Please find below links to all posts. Part time Project Worker (Safety First) – https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/12751349 Full time Project Co-ordinator (Safety First) – https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/12751371 Part time Specialist Adviser (Deaf and hard of hearing community) – https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/12684414 Part time Co-ordinator (Activities , workshops & events for disabled…
A selection of photos from our King Charles Coronation celebration event at DENW’s Head Office in Preston.
Our CEO here at DENW, Mel Close, was recently interviewed on The Other Side of Blackpool Podcast – a podcast that shares the lives of local people in Blackpool – this edition entitled “Disabled rights in Blackpool : ’25 years behind’”. 1 in 4 residents in Blackpool say they are disabled, and this podcast gives…
