Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People

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Polling stations close at 10pm. Don’t leave it too late, and don’t forget to bring your photo ID. Got a postal vote but forgot to send it back? You can hand deliver it to any polling station before 10pm #LocalElections

Voting in the local elections on 7 May? You need photo ID to vote in a polling station. Your ID can be out of date as long as the photo still looks like you. Find the full list of accepted ID here: electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID #LocalElections

Right to Food Commission Monday 8th June 1:00 - 2:30pm • Zoom Shape what a new Right to Food law should look like! Book now! eventbrite.co.uk/e/right-to-foo…

So often the concurrent conditions and symptoms are siloed and get ignored due to lack of awareness. #HNDay #HypermobilityNeurodivergenceDay #HypermobilityNeurodivergenceAwarenessDay Check out for more info sedsconnective.org

The people driven into debt - and court - over council home care bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Roadmap to Independent Living Coalition OPEN MEETING Mon 20th April / 2 - 3.30 pm / Zoom Join us for an open meeting to hear the latest updates on the Roadmap to Independent Living and help shape what happens next. tinyurl.com/RoadmapOpenMee…

Disabled people challenging the proposed Schools White Paper and SEND reforms Thurs 30 April 11:30am – 6pm International Anthony Burgess Foundation, 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY Hybrid: In-person & online allfie.org.uk/events/build-i…

Join ALLFIE's launch of a regional Movement for Inclusive Education, in collaboration with @GMCDP, on 30th April 2026📣 Disabled people organising for justice, liberation & systemic change. Join us online or in person in Manchester: eventbrite.co.uk/e/build-inclus… #EducateDontSegregate

From today (Sunday 1st March), concessionary passholders will no longer have to wait until 9.30am to get on board Bee Network buses for free as the time restriction is permanently lifted. secretmanchester.com/older-disabled…

HIDDEN VOICES PUBLIC ZOOM MEETING Thursday 26th Feb 6.30-8pm The meeting will shine a spotlight on the large number of disabled people who find it hard or impossible to speak up for themselves for various reasons. And we’ll explore how we can make sure that what they think, want and need is heard and taken into account in the planning and delivery of support service. Speakers Professor Sara Ryan: Researcher and activist in learning disability, autism, experiences of exclusion and regulatory processes. Anna Rose: Campaigner with ESCaD, ‘INQUEST’ etc. whose adult son Marcus died through lack of oversight in residential care Sean Dempsey: Award winning Learning Disability Champion, advocate and trainer based on his own experience Paul Ridley: Campaigner, proud parent and full time carer of two young adult, disabled children, 2025 All4 Inclusion Carer of the Year Award Link to receive the Zoom joining information us02web.zoom.us/.../register/H…

Almost two thirds of people in the UK have cut back on essentials due to the cost of living.The crisis isn’t over — it’s getting worse. Today we're launching the Cost of Living Action campaign, calling on the Government to end this crisis and ensure it never happens again.

Save the date! Greater Manchester Disability Pride Saturday 25th July 2026

Well done everyone who campaigned to make this happen! Greater Manchester intends to permanently lift the 9:30am restriction on concessionary passes enabling older and disabled passholders to use their concessionary passes 24/7 no more 9:30am restriction! - TfGM

Come to OUR BIG Christmas Bash 2025 Skiddle LINK: skiddle.com/whats-on/Manch… Tickets £10 Carers Free See video below for more ......

Educate, Don’t Segregate! Join the Rally for Inclusive Education Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Location: Zoom Access: BSL interpreters Defend the right to Inclusive Education for everyone and book now: tinyurl.com/allfierally101… #EducateDontSegregate

Important explainer: to avoid Universal Credit Health Elements cut in April you must make your claim soon! disabilityrightsuk.org/news/avoiding-…

Today is World AIDS Day, a chance to remember those we've lost through AIDS-related illnesses and reflect on our progress in fighting HIV stigma. For more information and support, visit: George House Trust — ght.org.uk PaSH Partnership — gmpash.org.uk

Disability History Month Celebration - JOY! Disabled People's Archive & North West Film Archive Manchester Central Library Dec 4 from 12pm to 4pm GMT Book now! eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability-h…

The government needs to change its “extremely damaging” narrative that suggests disabled people are an “economic burden”, and move away from threats and sanctions, if it wants to increase disability employment, MPs have been told. disabilitynewsservice.com/government-mus…