theguardian.com/food/2024/feb/… Great to see Jay Rayner covering this

We are delighted to be one of 42 charities successful in this round of funding. With just under £500k over the next 5 yrs The vital funds from The Access to Justice Foundation and The National Lottery Community Fund will allow us to continue and expand our community care service alongside our welfare benefits support.

We are Northumberland PCF conference in Newbiggin today. Looking forward to a great day of sharing information, advice and stories. #avoiceforall #npcf #disabilitynotth #conference

How do the media represent Disabled people in the North East? How are we included in making and telling the stories that matter to us? Join us and BBC North East & Cumbria, to figure out how the mainstream media can do better: Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/0NHvpbct9P

Our Angie has had a very busy week this week! Thank you The Percy Hedley Foundation for the invite

Work is coming along on our Changing Places UK facility with thanks to Shape. We can’t wait to see it finished!

Today we are at the launch of the #livingwagefoundation making Newcastle a living wage city #inclusiveeconomy

Vici our CEO is at the #vcsehustings event at the beautiful @thecommonroomgn to listen to the candidates standing for election as Mayor of North East Mayoral Combined Authority. Focus is on what they will do to support the voluntary and community sector if elected.

⭐️ Free event for members of the North East Family Arts Network ⭐️ 'What does accessible really mean? Ask the families' Thursday 20 June Woodhorn Museum Museum An event from the North East Family Arts Network, Northumberland Carer Forum and Disability North eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-does-ac…

Disabled people are 20% of the electorate, yet none of the parties are talking about tackling systemic inequalities we face! Ask your candidates how they will improve life for Disabled citizens, show them our manifesto! Manifesto | DPO Forum Manifesto (disabledpeoplesmanifesto.com)

Social care is important, yet none of the parties are talking about providing support for independent living for Disabled citizens. Ask your candidates whether they back increased funding for social care. Point them to: Manifesto | DPO Forum Manifesto (disabledpeoplesmanifesto.com)

We stand with Disability Rights UK and DPO organisations across the country calling for a co produced long-term disability strategy.

We are expanding our team! Could this be you?

Election campaigners ‘living in parallel universe’ by not acknowledging a quarter of the UK population says Disability Rights UK Read the full story here 👇 disabilityrightsuk.org/news/election-…

Why are towns & cities so difficult for Disabled citizens to navigate? Pavements with obstacles, inaccessible public transport & limited Blue Badge parking. Ask your candidates how they will improve access! Point them to: Manifesto | DPO Forum Manifesto (disabledpeoplesmanifesto.com)

I don't often talk about my day job but I am so immensely proud of of this work and FoE for investing in disability justice. I'm trying my best to get invites out but as you can imagine I'm pretty busy so I'd appreciate if you can share the post below & emails of folk to invite.

There are still NO conversations from either party on Disabled peoples rights & lives in any election coverage! We have & demand better rights! Educate your candidates on disability, and inclusion, Point them to the Manifesto | DPO Forum Manifesto (disabledpeoplesmanifesto.com)

Disabled people wish to enjoy all the rights guaranteed by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Will the next government implement it? Give us our rights? Ask your MP ! Show them the Manifesto | DPO Forum Manifesto (disabledpeoplesmanifesto.com)

Two fantastic opportunities to join the Disability North team ! disabilitynorth.org.uk/about-us/dn-jo…

Today we are facilitating a focus group for North East Ambulance Service to look at access to 999 services for those who use powered wheelchairs.