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  • June 2025

  • Thu 19
    A green-themed poster advertising a “Disability Green Paper Workshop.” It invites people who receive health and disability benefits to share their views on proposed government changes. The event is on Thursday 19th June, from 10am–12pm, at City Library, Room 7. Text reads: “Come and have your say. Discussions from this workshop will be fed into the government consultation.” Contact details for accessibility or more information: 07776955646 and hannah.cooper@newcastlecab.org.uk. Logos at the bottom for Difference North East, Disability North, and Citizens Advice Newcastle. Speech bubble icons are used decoratively.
    Featured June 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Disability Green Paper Workshop

    The City Library 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    Have Your Say on Health & Disability Benefits! Disability Green Paper Workshop Do you or someone you care about receive health or disability benefits?? The Government is proposing changes, and your lived experience is critical to shaping what happens next. This isn’t just another consultation; it’s your chance to directly influence policy and fight for […]

  • May 2025

  • Fri 23
    Stylised image with a purple background and purple overlay. A teapot pours liquid into a teacup that is already stacked inside another teacup, causing it to overflow. To the left is a sugar pot with a spoon, and to the right is a decorated cake topped with macarons and fruit. At the top left, there are two logos: the "Difference NE" logo with the text “Do you want to fight for disability rights? Join!” and a second logo reading “D.A.D” with teal letters bursting through a red brick wall.
    May 23, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Share ideas to improve shops, venues & services in Darlington

    Dolphin Centre Horse Market, Darlington, United Kingdom

    From PIP assessments to high street shops, life is not designed with everyone in mind, many Darlington services aren’t either and are frustrating to use. If you’ve ever left a venue because there was nowhere to sit, or felt exhausted by systems that don’t accommodate you, join this chat, which will be looking for solutions […]

  • Thu 22
    Amble community access discussion Graphic. A tea Cup on a purple background
    Featured May 22, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Amble Chat: What Would Make Life Here Easier?

    Drywater Arts Centre The Workshop, Wellwood Street, Amble

    For Amble folk who find some days harder than they need to be! Maybe you’ve noticed: the bus timetable doesn’t quite work for hospital days. There’s never a bench when you need one. Or some shops are trickier to get around than others. These small things add up. That’s why we’re hosting a friendly, informal […]

  • Wed 21
    Background image used by Difference NE featuring a stylized, purplish painting of a steaming glass teacup with a teabag, set on a saucer. The background is soft and abstract with bubble and splash-like textures. The top left includes the Difference NE logo and a yellow tagline reading, “Do you want to fight for disability rights? Join!” There is a large blank grey box in the lower left area intended for overlaid text or digital content.
    May 21, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

    Gateshead daily challenges discussion! Booking required

    Gateshead Central Library Prince Consort Rd, Gateshead, United Kingdom

    Gateshead daily challenges discussion! Ever notice how something as simple as popping to the library or catching a bus can feel needlessly difficult? If you’ve had to plan your day around avoiding stairs, standing too long, or spaces that don’t work for you, this session is a chance to share what Gateshead could improve. On […]

  • Wed 14
    Graphic promoting Stockton health challenges discussion. Blue slice of cake on a purple background. NeuroKey and Difference NE logo visible in the top right
    May 14, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Stockton Health & Everyday Challenges Discussion

    Wellbeing Hub Wellbeing Hub, 5 Wellington Sq, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

    Ever feel like everyday tasks—shopping, working, or getting healthcare—are harder for you than others? Then you should come to our Stockton health challenges discussion! You might put it down to “just how life is,” but those frustrations often point to real problems that need fixing. Difference North East is hosting a small, informal discussion on […]

  • Tue 13
    Featured May 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Everyday struggles in Hartlepool? Let’s talk solutions- Life in Hartlepool

    Community Hub Central, 124 York Rd, Hartlepool TS26 9DE Community Hub Central, 124 York Rd, Hartlepool, United Kingdom

    What are your everyday struggles in Hartlepool? Living in Hartlepool with a health condition or mobility difficulty can make everyday tasks needlessly frustrating. Have you struggled with buses that don’t wait long enough, GP surgeries that aren’t understanding, or shops without seating? You’re not alone. Difference North East is hosting a small, informal discussion on […]

  • April 2025

  • Tue 1
    April 1, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

    Power & Influence: Disabled Women in the North East

    The Word, South Shields Market Pl, South Shields

    This is an event we held about disabled women and exclusion.

  • February 2025

  • Tue 25
    A stylized image of a housing estate featuring brick townhouses in the foreground and tall apartment buildings in the background. The image is split into four vertical sections, each tinted in different colours: Purple, yellow, teal
    February 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    What Do You Need from a Home?

    Online via Zoom

    This is a consultation as part of our campaign for accessible housing.

  • January 2025

  • Tue 28
    A group of people sit around a table. The table has papers and post its on that cover themes and plans for the disability devolution document.
    January 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

    Online via Zoom

    Read about our members making the difference.

  • December 2024

  • Wed 4
    December 4, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Online Talk: Mary Greaves, Local Disability Hero

    This was a talk for disability history month.

  • November 2024

  • Tue 26
    Circular logo of illustrated symbols of people. Central is the wheelchair symbol. Around the side is text that reads “members make the difference”, “Difference Noth East”.
    November 26, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Online Event: Members Make the Difference

    This is our first film club!

  • October 2024

  • Tue 22
    A multi-coloured image of multiple brains. Overlaid are the words "Curious about Neurodivergence? Join on 22nd October 6pm for a special online training session."
    October 22, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Online Event: Neurodivergence Training

    This was a trial of our neurodiversity training.

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