Following the successful collaboration by DENW (nw) lottery funded Safety First Team and Lancashire Constabulary’s South Division Hate Crime Team, Preston is now a much safer place for disabled people. We would like to thank all the local businesses across the PR Postcode (Preston, Chorley and South Ribble) who supported this initiative by displaying a…
Check out our recent photos from our August’s Monthly Monday Walk and TryTheTrain Trip #1. We went from Preston to Wigan, and back together. The Ticket Machine was one of the objects we saw and chatted about whilst at Museum of Wigan Life recently, and it’s a great example of every-day items potentially being a barrier for disabled people, but also items being created like this to make modern life processes faster than in years gone by.
Here’s a selection of photos of the Safety First team with the help of our volunteers promoting the “Safe Places” initiative around Preston City centre. We visited local businesses old and new to ask if they would support the initiative by displaying a sticker in their window, many agreed proving Community spirit is alive and well in Preston!
Transcript: Hello all, the safety first project team wants to reach out to all our clients and disabled communities, and assure you that we are here to try and help you feel safe in a range of situations. So while we do not want to further fuel the mass panic that is currently around, we…
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…
