Physical Disability

Laying the ground for a disability-inclusive workforce

Foundations for Change are excited to be working towards a framework for disability inclusive workplace standards for healthcare organisations and local authorities in Greater Manchester.

surveyTo support this, Foundations for Change are collecting lived experiences through surveys and focus groups for both staff and management.

GM Big Disability Survey 2022

The Greater Manchester Disabled People's Panel is made up of 15 Disabled People's organisations, run by and for disabled people. The panel has a partnership agreement with GM Mayor Andy surveyBurnham to influence policy to make Greater Manchester a better place to live for disabled people. This survey helps to do this, and the more disabled people fill it in, the stronger the voice for change becomes.

Scope Starting Line and Kickstart Employment Services

Scope have free places available on their pre-employment training courses. Scope have two employment services, Starting Line and Kickstart to help and support people to get back into scopeemployment, volunteering or into education. Scope are here to support and work with people with any disability, learning difficulty, mental health condition (e.g.

Ring and Ride survey: an opportunity to share organisational views about the service

This survey is designed to be completed by groups or organisations who have an interest in the Ring and Ride service, either on behalf of their members who use/would be interested in using the ring and rideRing and Ride service or from a policy perspective.

Are you Deaf, deafened or find it hard to hear? Give your views on support you want

Bolton Deaf Society, Manchester Deaf Centre and Walthew House in Stockport are exploring the needs of people who are Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing, and how the centres can best help. surveyYour views will help them shape the type of services they provide and how they are delivered. It will take 10 mins to complete, and you will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a £100 High Street voucher.

Sign up to be part Scope’s Research Panel

scopeScope’s Research Panel is a group of disabled people (and parents and carers of disabled children) who take part in research projects with Scope. Scope are looking for new people to sign up.

It’s a great way for disabled people to use their lived experiences and have their say, and get vouchers as a thank you for their time and effort.