Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People

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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…

Cross-party MPs have warned that ministers’ refusal to introduce a key protection into their new fraud and error bill could see a repeat of the countless deaths caused by the austerity measures of past governments. disabilitynewsservice.com/protection-fai…

Disabled people’s organisations have united in opposition to attempts to legalise assisted suicide, after months of being excluded from parliamentary discussions. #AssistedSuicide #AssistedDying disabilitynewsservice.com/parliament-has…

Good. This is a dangerous Bill, and it should be blocked. Peers in fresh push to block assisted dying bill theguardian.com/society/2025/n…

Your Support Matters; PA Employers workshops How Be a Good Employer Online Course — Funded by Skills for Care 🗓️ Date: Thursday 20 November 2025 🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 5:30pm 📍 Location: Online (Zoom) 🎟️ Reserve your place now eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-be-go…

Michelle de Oude, co-chair of the GM Disabled People's Panel will be appearing.

🚨Calling all DPOs🚨 Tomorrow, the Joint Committee on Human Rights will take evidence on the implications of the Assisted Dying Bill. No DPO has been invited to give evidence. SIGN our open letter (DM us or reply under this post)👇 disabilityrightsuk.org/news/dpo-open-…

Job: PA to GMCDP Staff Member closing date: 26 November Hours: 28 hrs per week, including planned evenings & weekends Location: Hybrid (home-based, travel within Manchester) Salary: £16 per hour; (£29,000 per annum FTE) - funded by Access to Work. gmcdp.com/jobs

Celebrate International Day of Disabled People with GMCDP on Wednesday 03 December 2025 For more information and to book your free place: IDDPsocial.eventbrite.co.uk youtu.be/1oOtLS0Yn_c?si…