@DIsabilityNW

User Led #Disabled People's #Charity in #Preston Services with a smile. Tweets from a proper northern CEO who hates discrimination & loves to dance!

 Preston, Lancashire
Disability-Equality.org.uk
Joined May 2010
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🎃👻 GET READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR AFTERNOON! 👻🎃 📅 Thursday 29th October ⏰ 12:30-3:30pm 📍 Disability Equality (NW), Preston 🍲 Enjoy a delicious community lunch 🎶 Music and dancing 🎃 Halloween-themed activities 🧙‍♀️ Fancy dress is welcome, but absolutely not essential!💜
Post with the above details, DENW and Lifeways logos, DENW Charity and Company number, with a cute ghost graphic in the middle and haloween icons round the margin. Text says: DENW and Lifeways Halloween Party - Come and join us for an extra-spooky community lunch, followed by a Halloween party, co-hosted with our friends at Lifeways. Join us for food, fun and a few spooky surprises - come dressed up or just as you are!

ALT Post with the above details, DENW and Lifeways logos, DENW Charity and Company number, with a cute ghost graphic in the middle and haloween icons round the margin. Text says: DENW and Lifeways Halloween Party - Come and join us for an extra-spooky community lunch, followed by a Halloween party, co-hosted with our friends at Lifeways. Join us for food, fun and a few spooky surprises - come dressed up or just as you are!

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6 'Soothing' Activities That Are Secretly Causing You More Anxiety huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a…

6 'Soothing' Activities That Are Secretly Causing You More Anxiety

You may think that these common habits will relax you, but don't be fooled — they might add to your stress instead.

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The New World of Educational AI – BridgingApps bridgingapps.org/the-new-wor…
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This afternoon we held screening of the #Peoplesemergencybriefing The film is really informative & some found it scary & frustrating, we had a great discussion after the film. If you haven’t seen it, look for screening near you. Thanks to @prestoncouncil for funding the session.
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9 Practical Tips for Mobility at Home After a Stroke, Brain or Nerve Injury | Disability Horizons disabilityhorizons.com/2025/…

9 Practical Tips for Mobility at Home After a Stroke, Brain or Nerve Injury | Disability Horizons

Tips for safer, easier home mobility after stroke, spinal injury or neurological illness—featuring routines, tools, tech, and lived experience insights.

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It’s that time of year again to get your nominations in… this award is to recognise a disabled person who has made a positive impact on the lives of other disabled people in Lancashire. Nominations close on Friday 13th November 2026. disability-equality.org.uk/l…
Purple graphic with the following text and DENW logo: Nominations now open! Lesley Finley Community Award. Deadline: Friday 13th November 2026.

ALT Purple graphic with the following text and DENW logo: Nominations now open! Lesley Finley Community Award. Deadline: Friday 13th November 2026.

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Community Lunches every Thursday at DENW Community Hub - Disability Equality North West disability-equality.org.uk/c…

Community Lunches every Thursday at DENW Community Hub - Disability Equality North West

A quick reminder about our weekly community lunches! Join us every Thursday from 12.30pm till 3pm. Food will be served until 1:30pm – Tea, Coffee and Biscuits available till 4pm Location: Disability...

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Pathways to Work fund opens but campaigners warn of barriers bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwkg…

Pathways to Work fund opens but campaigners warn of barriers

Businesses and charities can bid for a share of a £60m government employment support fund.

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Thanks @BIDPreston for inviting us to meet @patrick_hurley & city centre businesses this morning to talk about the city centre - a really good discussion, we raised the issue of access & support for events to bring people to our wonderful city. #livedexperience #strongertogether
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Almost 3 months late (due mainly to inaccessible verification processes), our @CompaniesHouse Confirmation statement for 2025/26 has now been filed and accepted- Yayyyyy !! It’s virtual good coffee and cakes for our Directors this afternoon to celebrate ☕️ 🍰 🧁
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Shane Gilchrist and Rob Wilks: The Deaf UK and Ireland Academics group – aiming to create a friendly, welcoming space (BSL) limpingchicken.com/2026/08/0…

Shane Gilchrist and Rob Wilks: The Deaf UK and Ireland Academics group – aiming to create a...

DUKIA (Deaf UK and Ireland Academics) is an informal group that brings together deaf academics and researchers from across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Since its founding around 2005, it has gro…

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Planning a Memorable Retirement Road Trip - When They Get Older whentheygetolder.co.uk/quali…

Planning a Memorable Retirement Road Trip - When They Get Older

Collaborative Post If you’re planning on marking your retirement in style, then the right road trip might be exactly what’s in order. Plan everything right, and you’ll be able to enjoy a succession...

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When You Can’t Do Things the Way You Used To - Tiny Buddha tinybuddha.com/blog/when-you…

When You Can’t Do Things the Way You Used To - Tiny Buddha

Sometimes you can't put your life back exactly the way it was. You just have to figure out what you can do with the life you have now.

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🏆 A huge congratulations to our very own Mel Close, who has won the Dougie Lowe City Ambassador Award at the Preston High Street Heroes Awards! A fantastic and well-deserved recognition of everything Mel does for DENW and the wider Preston community. 💜 disability-equality.org.uk/d…
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The one change that worked: Anxiety had me hiding from the world – then two magic questions set me free theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…

The one change that worked: Anxiety had me hiding from the world – then two magic questions set me...

I used to be terrified of socialising, certain I would embarrass myself the moment I opened my mouth. And as for dates …

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Using Visual Supports for Emotional Regulation in Children autisable.com/blog/using-vis…

Using Visual Supports for Emotional Regulation in Children

Explore how visual tools help neurodivergent children identify, understand, and manage their emotions more effectively.

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Check out our photo blog from this week's Blue Light Day 2026 Event at The DENW Community Hub disability-equality.org.uk/b…

Blue Light Day 2026 Event at The DENW Community Hub - Disability Equality North West

We had a fun and insightful Blue Light Day, a Community Safety and Information Day at the Hub Event.  On the Day, we had 4 stalls, from Lancashire Constabulary’s Complaints Team, North West Ambulance...

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Don't forget about our weekly Community Lunches at DENW's Community Hub! Join us every Thursday from 12:30pm till 3pm Food will be served until 1:30pm - Tea, Coffee and Biscuits available till 4pm Further details on our website: disability-equality.org.uk/c…
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Check out our photo blog from our 30th anniversary celebrations last week! A brilliant event marking three decades of bringing people together, sharing knowledge and building a fantastic community. disability-equality.org.uk/d…

DENW's 30th Anniversary Celebrations - Disability Equality North West

A brilliant event marking three decades of bringing people together, sharing knowledge and building a fantastic community. Here are a few photos from DENW’s 30th Anniversary Party. A great chance to...

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ADHD and Gut Health: Surprising Insights from New Research additudemag.com/gut-health-a…

ADHD and Gut Health: Surprising Insights from New Research

Gut health and ADHD are more connected than we know. Gut microbiota, influenced by nutrition, affects attention, mood, impulsivity, and executive function…

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