United Response online survey
United Response have an online survey to gather disabled people’s lived experience of hate crimes on public transport across England. Scan the QR code to enter or click the link here…
Festive Friendship Friday
Festive Friendship Friday This is our last Friendship Friday for this year – come and join us and grab a mince pie. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year.
2024 Preston Light Switch-On’s BSL Interpreter Sponsored by DENW
We were delighted to support the Preston City Lights Switch on this year for 2024, with our fabulous BSL interpreter Carol. Check her out in action here… The The above video shows Carol in action BSL signing the lyrics to the songs on stage at Preston Flag market. And we love the “big coat” vibes…
Arts Events to celebrate UK Disability History Month
Come and join us on Friday 15th November 2024; 1pm / 13:00 – 3pm / 15:00 at the Olive Grove Café, Central Methodist Church, Preston PR1 2NL for the UKDHM Art Event – Design Session Everyone welcome to contribute to the designing session of what will become our UK Disability History Month Community Artwork piece. This artwork…
‘Our Community Hub’: National Lottery Backs DENW’s Vision for its new Community Centre
Disability Equality (nw) Ltd (DENW) is pleased to announce that the National Lottery Community Fund has contributed to the development of its new community hub in Preston for the next four years, from September 16, 2024, to September 15, 2028. DENW is committed to fostering a society where all individuals, regardless of impairment, are valued…
DENW Bulletin #32 Summer Bulletin August 2024
Benefits and Payroll The universal credit migration? Unsure? Contact Hello@disability-equality.org.uk & request factsheet. Unsure of the new payslip system, contact payroll anne@disability.positive.org If you are currently getting a benefit or tax credit that is ending you will be asked to make a new claim Using our payroll service? Payroll (Disability Positive) are rolling out new Bright Pay system where…
Disability Equality NW Fundraiser
DENW Fundraiser Thursday 25th July at 6pm At Wilbraham Street Club, 64 Geoffrey Street, Preston PR1 5NJ All proceeds going to Disability Equality nw, who do valuable work with disabled people in the North West Lot’s going on such as – family prize bingo, large raffle, hot dogs on sale, children’s colouring competition For more…
Preston’s First Ever Disability Pride Day
We were VERY excited to be part of the very first Preston’s Disability Pride day! The 20th June 2024 marks the first of hopefully many more. Jointly organised by @CaritasCareUK & the team here @DIsabilityNW CEO, Mel Close shares: “A brilliant event, so busy, such a great atmosphere and such great support from local organisations! Celebrating…
Arts Event
Arts Workshop Free-to-Attend individual and group session art workshop, focussing on Mental Health, Bereavement, and/or any topics that the group in attendance would like to explore. This is a collaborative workshop between Disability Equality North West and Arts2Heal. Art Supplies and Hot Drinks will be provided. Arts Workshop – Preston Town Hall Meeting…
