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…
We had a great day enjoying the Safety in the Summer event held at the Fabulous MET Tent… and the sun was shining for us too! A big Thankyou to all the organisations who supported us : Lancashire Community Police, Health Watch, Kate Billington Safety standards, Caritas Care. Speakers from LCC Health Protection service, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and Renaissance who arrived in their little bus Patricia. Here’s some photos from the day…
Preston Mela has long been a key event in the south Asian community and the locals calendar here in Preston. We really enjoyed talking to everyone and giving out information about our Safety First Project and our other support services, as well as being a great chance to ask members of the south Asian community what activities they want to see in our new hub! Thanks as always to our amazing volunteers & Big Lottery and Preston City Council for funding! Here’s some photos from the event!
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…
Safety In The Summer Tuesday 23rd July 11am-3pm (booking essential) At The MET, opp. Tesco car park, Blackpool Road, Ribbleton, Preston PR1 6US A fun and interactive event on keeping safe and well during the summer for disabled people of all ages. Featuring Crafts by Becky, Let’s Grow Preston, guest speakers, music, refreshments and so…
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…
Join us next week for our online group meeting General advice on using direct payments Latest updates for individual employers including Guest speaker David Ashley (Independent Living Group) Information about the new service for individual employers’ PAs – ILG PA and Blue Light Card WEDNESDAY June 19th, 2024, from 11am Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvc-%206rpjMtHdHGZjLqEiuNrD1aeQj_UF3Z#/registration
As part of Volunteer week we love to celebrate, and it’s great to be recongised by the local communities too! On June 3rd DENW team member Sandra and one of the volunteers (Stacey) attended a presentation at Preston Town Hall as part of National Volunteers week. Along with other local Organisations we were presented with…
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…
Monthly Monday Walks Every second Monday of each month, DENW, in collaboration with The Foxton Centre and Nuffield Health, are running walks based in Preston Parks. These walks are accessible to anyone of any level of mobility, free to attend, and, water is offered to all attendees. No booking is needed, but, to receive…
