Physical Disability

Health Equity is when everyone can reach their full health and wellbeing potential without unfair differences. Manchester City Council know from their research that some communities who already experience discrimination and disadvantage are also more likely to experience worse health outcomes.

The Manchester Local Offer has shared free activities for children and young people with SEND living in the Manchester City Council area.

Are you a disabled person, or do you have lived experience of disability or a long-term health condition?
Do you live in the city of Manchester?
Could you use your lived experience and knowledge to make Manchester a better place for disabled people?

Involving people from seldom heard and marginalised groups has never been easy, and whether you want to consult, involve, engage or co-produce with service users, recognising the barriers standing in the way, and being committed to tackling them, will help you to both engage more people and make the experience more positive for them, increasing the possibility of their participation in the future.

Lloyd’s Bank Foundation are now open for funding applications from small charities led by and working with d/Deaf and Disabled people who are experiencing poverty.

Are you a disabled person, or do you have lived experience of disability or a long-term health condition?
Do you live in the city of Manchester?
Could you use your lived experience and knowledge to make Manchester a better place for disabled people?
Would you like to develop your skills?
Do you want to get paid for your time and experience?

Are you a disabled person, or do you have lived experience of disability or a long-term health condition?
You may also work in an organisation supporting people with lived experience of disability or long-term health conditions.
Are you passionate about helping to create inclusive public transport, walking, cycling and wheeling services across Greater Manchester?

Sight loss and disability charity Henshaws are probably the oldest charity in the North and were founded 186 years ago.

GMCVO are seeking expressions of interest from Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, working in Greater Manchester, for the benefit of Greater Manchester residents, to encourage a change in the narrative around disability by improving accessibility and inclusion for Deaf and disabled people.