News Archives - Disability Equality North West

Bulletin #48 – June 2026

Bulletin, DENW, NewsBy Neela Dookhun 3 June 2026

You can find an accessible pdf version here – https://disability-equality.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bulletin-48-June-2026.pdf Bulletin #48 – June 2026 General Contact Details Lancashire Independent Living Service (LILS) Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm Telephone: 01772 558863 (option 1) Email: lils@disability-equality.org.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancashireIndependentLivingService General Advice Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 3pm for face to face. Till 4pm for telephone…

DENW take part in Preston’s historic new tram bridge opening ceremony

DENW, General, NewsBy Liz Hardwick 26 May 2026

Here’s a collection of photos and blog links from last week big celebrations, opening the new Tram Bridge in Avenham Park, Preston. Some of our team, volunteers and members crossed the bridge in the opening ceremony, with along 5000 other people! It was a gorgeous sunny day, perfect for idling around with the pretty views.…

Bulletin #47 – May 2026

Bulletin, DENW, NewsBy Neela Dookhun 6 May 2026

You can find an accessible pdf version to download here – https://disability-equality.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bulletin-47-May-2026.pdf Bulletin #47 – May 2026 General Contact Details Lancashire Independent Living Service (LILS) Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm Telephone: 01772 558863 (option 1) Email: lils@disability-equality.org.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancashireIndependentLivingService General Advice Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 3pm for face to face. Till 4pm…

Easter Fun in Preston with DENW

DENW, General, NewsBy Liz Hardwick 8 April 2026

Check out our photo blog of our Easter Community lunch at DENW community Hub. With nearly 40 people in attendance we had lunch, a funny Easter quiz and a few rounds of Play your cards right. Lots of fun, laughs and celebrations. And if you want to know what the fascination for Egg…

Bulletin #46 – April 2026

Bulletin, NewsBy Neela Dookhun 2 April 2026

Download your accessible pdf copy here – https://disability-equality.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bulletin-46-April-2026.pdf Bulletin #46 – April 2026 General Contact Details Lancashire Independent Living Service (LILS) Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm Telephone: 01772 558863 (option 1) Email: lils@disability-equality.org.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancashireIndependentLivingService General Advice Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 3pm for face to face. Till 4pm for telephone and email…

Changing Lives Across Preston: Mel Close Honoured with Proud Preston Award

DENW, General, NewsBy Liz Hardwick 21 March 2026

Disability Equality NW CEO Mel Close has been recognised with the Proud Preston Award, celebrating her commitment to supporting communities and creating opportunities for people across the city. For Mel, the recognition is not just about her own work, but about the many people who have supported and influenced her journey along the way. Speaking…

DENW represented at the The King’s Award Reception

DENW, General, NewsBy Liz Hardwick 19 March 2026

One of our fabulous volunteers, Margaret Singleton, DENW Trustee, represented us at a special reception held at County Hall, Preston, hosted by Lancashire County Council in partnership with the Lancashire Lieutenancy. The event brought together organisations from across the county who had been nominated for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The reception celebrated the…

Bulletin #45 – March 2026

Bulletin, NewsBy Neela Dookhun 10 March 2026

You can download the accessible pdf version here – https://disability-equality.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bulletin-45-March-2026.pdf Bulletin #45 – March 2026 General Contact Details Lancashire Independent Living Service (LILS) Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm Telephone: 01772 558863 (option 1) Email: lils@disability-equality.org.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancashireIndependentLivingService General Advice Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 3pm for face to face. Till 4pm for telephone and…

DENW CEO Finalist in Inclusive Leadership Award

DENW, General, NewsBy Liz Hardwick 25 February 2026

Disability Equality North West (DENW) is excited to announce that the charity’s CEO, Mel Close, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Inclusive Leadership Award at the Proud Preston Awards 2026. The Proud Preston Awards celebrate individuals and organisations who make a lasting difference within Preston’s communities, recognising those who champion inclusion, equality, and…

DENW CEO and Chair meet King Charles

DENW, General, NewsBy Liz Hardwick 16 February 2026

Our CEO Mel Close and team were invited from a select few to join the King as he visited Samlesbury Hall last week. He met with a range of Charities, Business Leaders and local press to visit the area, including local business Butlers Cheeses and sampled the Samlesbury Hall volunteers’ offerings as he sat down…

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