Supported Banking - Summer Bulletin - Disability Equality North West

Your summer 2023 update

We are thrilled to bring you the latest edition of our bulletin, filled with exciting news, important information about our services, and details of free upcoming events in the local area.

News

New Volunteers

After another successful volunteer campaign, we welcome new additions. All our volunteers were subject to DBS and will be supporting DENW with reception duties, events, friendship Friday and being co-trainers.

If you are interested in volunteering? Email Dean and we will be in touch about future roles available dean@disability-equality.org.uk

New Independent Living Advisors

We welcome two new independent living advisors this month:

Lynda Myles
Deborah Booth

Congratulations ladies, we wish you all the best in your new job roles!

Student medics

Sadly, we say goodbye to our UCLAN 3rd-year student medics. There will be no more student medics now till September, further details will come out around then for another meet the medics day at DENW, keep your eyes peeled!

Hate Crime Awareness week

This week exists to encourage the reporting of hate crimes around the UK. It runs over October 8th to October 16th 2023. Join thousands of people in spreading awareness and tackling hate crimes of all types.

NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme

We’ve been asked to make you aware of the NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme which provides financial support to families and dependents of eligible health and social care staff who sadly died from COVID-19 contracted while delivering frontline care during the pandemic. Use the button below to see further details.

3 months in pictures

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all volunteers, staff and members of the Disability Equality family for showing support in April’s Easter bonanza, May’s Coronation party and June’s city Mela.

They were all a superb success and it is always lovely to see you all!

Beat the heat

See the guidance from the UK Health Security Agency about how you can be better prepared for hot weather.

Transitional pathways

See this flyer about Transitional Pathways from the Brothers of Charity Services

Important notices

We're going paperless

You may be wondering why you haven’t had much paper correspondence from us at DENW these past few months. We are moving to become a paperless company. This not only lessens our impact on the environment, but as we are a charity at heart, no paper: reduces costs and increases efficiency. Please, if you haven’t already done so, support our efforts; and get in touch with your email address so you can stay updated on your account. Don’t forget you can contact us for a balance at any time.

We will only be sending bank statements etc by post if requested.

Is your information up to date?

Please ensure you make contact with us as soon as possible if anything has changed in regards to the Direct Payment or Personal information. This will enable us to keep our records up to date and provide the high standard of service which we thrive to achieve.

Please note payments are not made by standing order, wages will only be paid during working hours 9:00am – 4:30pm.

Please email us at supportedbanking@disability-equality.org.uk to let us know of any changes. Alternative contact methods can be found on our website.

Important information for payroll clients

Where your payroll provider is disability positive. Please make sure to send timesheets to both:

A reminder about deadlines

Time sheets need sending to Disability Equality and Disability Positive 3 working days before payment is due.

Invoices/expenses etc need sending to Disability Equality North West 5 working days before payment is due.

Upcoming events

Fabulous (and free!) events coming up.

Please note these are not our events, please contact the organisations.

Brass Band

Saturday 5th August, 11:00am – 3:00pm, Preston Flag Market

Wrestling showcase

Saturday 19th August, 11:00am – 4:00pm, Preston Flag Market

Information Day

Tuesday 22nd August, 10:30am – 3:30pm, Plungington Community Centre

Preston Pride

Saturday 23rd September, 10:00am – 4:00pm, Preston Flag Market

Encounter Festival

15th-17th September, 10:00am – 6:00pm, Preston Flag Market

Armistice Day

Saturday 11th November, 10:30am – 1:15pm, Preston Flag Market

Remembrance Sunday

Saturday 12th November, 10:30am – 12:00pm, Preston Flag Market

Let’s Play Real Games

Every Saturday, Garstang Library

Get Online at Your Library

TBA, Various locations – Check your local library

English Conversation Group

Every Tuesday, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Lancaster Library

Friendship Friday

Drop in for a chat with good company, a free hot drink and a bite to eat.

Every Friday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Disability Equality, 103 Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BS

Contact us

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