Disabled people's organisation. #RightsNotCharity

Greater Manchester
Joined June 2011
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
We are holding a joint GM Mayoral Hustings with @AcornManchester & @GMLivingIncome Tuesday 28th July 6:00pm - 8pm Ascension Church Hulme, 282 Stretford Road, M15 5TQ Sign up here actionnetwork.org/events/cos…
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
We want to understand the impact that the the government's cuts to Universal Credit Health Element have had on Disabled people. You can help by completing our survey, available in BSL & Easy Read: buff.ly/ZuIHGbP
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
🚨NEWS 🚨 "One in four of us is Disabled. It’s time the UK government heard us" Labour needs a new direction. Its first step must be to stop treating Disabled people as a problem to be managed - DR UK Head of Policy, Fazilet Hadi for @openDemocracy 👇opendemocracy.net/uk-goverme…
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
🚨Take part in our survey 🚨 We take being a Disabled-led organisation seriously. This survey is a chance to make sure our work is reflecting your insight and experiences. Have your voice heard (Easy Read and BSL formats available) 👇 disabilityrightsuk.org/take-…
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
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-…
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
Friday afternoon 29th May Resisting Disabled Activist Burnout at Ellen Wilkinson Building Room AG.3/4 University of Manchester eventbrite.co.uk/e/resisting…
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
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-inc… #EducateDontSegregate
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
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…
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
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.
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
Save the date! Greater Manchester Disability Pride Saturday 25th July 2026
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
Come to OUR BIG Christmas Bash 2025 Skiddle LINK: skiddle.com/whats-on/Manches… Tickets £10 Carers Free See video below for more ......
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
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/allfierally10122… #EducateDontSegregate
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
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/
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
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/go…
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
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/pr…
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
Good. This is a dangerous Bill, and it should be blocked. Peers in fresh push to block assisted dying bill theguardian.com/society/2025…
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
🚨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/…
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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People retweeted
The 'Accessibility Roadmap' was finally released this week, accompanying the Railways Bill. It was supposed to be a long-term plan with timescales to full rail accessibility, as demanded by the @TransportCttee. Instead, the Roadmap: ◾️ Includes just minor commitments until 2027 ◾️ Vastly insufficient investment ◾️ No mention of equality law / right to TUAG ◾️ No commitments on staffing levels There are also some serious threats in the Roadmap, suggesting more destaffing and ticket office cuts: ◾️Major focus on pre-booking technologies such as 'Welcome Points' and Passenger Assist. ◾️ Rail Delivery Group will remain in charge of developing these technologies - an unregulated private org not subject to equality or consultation duties. Overall, the Roadmap was not a serious document to release on the same day as the most important rail legislation in decades. It only shows the complete lack of ambition for Great British Railways. cc: @Heidi_Labour @LordPeterHendy gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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