Events

Upcoming Events

Building a Better System? Members Talk PIP, WCA, and Employment

January 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (join from 5.45pm for 15mins of less formal discussion)

“Members Make the Difference” Series: Building Change Together

A promotional graphic for a Difference North East event. The background features a purple-tinted photo of a protest with a partially visible banner reading "Tory Cuts." Text overlays read: "Difference North East! Member Discussion Evening... Building a Better System? Members Talk PIP, WCA, and Employment. 28th January 2025." A circular logo at the bottom left reads "Members Make the Difference, Difference North East," featuring diverse figures, including a wheelchair user. A sidebar on the right says, "Do you want to fight for disability rights? Join!" At the bottom, a website link is provided: "http://differencenortheast.org.uk/join-us/."

  Join us for an open discussion where your experiences and insights take centre stage. This month, we’re focusing on Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Work Capability Assessments (WCA), and employment challenges.

What to Expect:

  • Hear from fellow members about their lived experiences.
  • Share your thoughts on what works, what doesn’t, and what needs to change about work.
  • Contribute to conversations that will help shape the future policy priorities of Difference North East.
This facilitated session will last one hour, with breakout groups if attendance allows. It’s a space for open, honest, and empowering conversations that reflect our shared commitment to community, solidarity, and change.

Who Can Attend?

This event is exclusively for members. Not a member yet? Join us today and become part of a supportive network working for a fairer, more accessible future.

Accessibility:

We are committed to ensuring everyone can participate fully. BSL interpretation and live captions will be provided.

What’s Next?

Your contributions will help shape the ongoing conversations and policies within our “Members Make the Difference” series. We’ll follow up with a survey and share key takeaways in an upcoming blog post.

Register Now:

On joining, you will receive a sign-up link!

What Do You Need from a Home?

Date: 25th February 2025 Time: 6PM – 7PM Where: Online via Zoom Accessibility: BSL interpretation and live captions provided Join us for the next event in our Members Make the Difference series: What Do You Need from a Home? Housing and Accessibility. This is your chance to shape the conversation around housing and accessibility by sharing your experiences, concerns, and ideas.

A promotional graphic for an event by Difference North East. The background features a stylized image of a housing estate split into four vertical sections with purple, yellow, teal, and green tints. Overlay text reads: 'Your Home, Your Needs, Your Voice! Accessible Housing for All. Housing & Accessibility | 25th Feb 2025.' A circular logo in the bottom left corner states 'Members Make The Difference – Difference North East' with illustrations of diverse figures, including one in a wheelchair. In the bottom right corner, text reads: 'Do you want to fight for disability rights? Join!' next to 'Difference NE.

Whether it’s adapting your current home, navigating the private rental sector, securing social housing, or imagining what truly accessible housing looks like—we want to hear from you. Together, we’ll explore:
  • What makes a home truly accessible and inclusive?
  • Challenges and solutions in the private rental sector, including precarious tenancies and rising rents.
  • The state of social housing and how it can meet diverse needs.
This facilitated, collaborative discussion is a space for members to connect, learn, and share. Your insights will inform our campaigns and advocacy work on housing—making a real difference for disabled people across the region.

Why Attend?

  • Share your experiences and shape the conversation.
  • Connect with other members who share your concerns and ideas.
  • Help influence future events and campaigns focused on housing and accessibility.
Not a member yet? Join Difference North East to participate in this event and other opportunities to make your voice heard. When you join via this link, www.differencenortheast.org.uk/join-us, you’ll receive the registration link to sign up for the event. Sign up now to reserve your place, and don’t forget to check out other events in the Members Make the Difference series.

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Let’s work together to create housing that works for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there!  

 

 

Past Events

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