Author: Michelle de Oude
Breaking Through Quarterly Newsletter Relaunched

We have relaunched our quarterly newsletter Breaking Through! Breaking Through Newsletter in British Sign Language on Youtube. Breaking Through – Autumn 2024 (Easy Read) Breaking Through Quarterly Newsletter Text only Breaking Through Newsletter October 2024 Please subscribe to future editions!
Meet our team!

You can now find out who our Trustees are and who is on our Management team. Go to the Meet our Team page to find out more.
Website Refresh

We are in the process of giving our website a refresh so that you have access to the latest news, information and up to date resrouces. If you would like to make any suggestions for changes we should make please let us know!
Wearing face masks and what to do if we are exempt

Wearing face masks and what to do if we are exempt We must wear face masks now in certain places in public. For the past few months we have been asked to wear face masks when travelling on public transport or if we have to go to a medical appointment in person. The rule was [Continue reading…]
No Going Back Report launch

No Going Back Report launch “Invest in a crucial sector or risk losing it”, say Manchester’s voluntary sector leaders Leaders of Manchester-based charities have shared their experiences of the Covid-19 crisis and their thoughts for the future in a new report produced by Macc, Manchester’s local voluntary and community sector support organisation. Breakthrough’s CEO Michele [Continue reading…]
Tribute to DDRG member Tony Jenkins

Tribute to DDRG member Tony Jenkins The Disability Design Reference Group would like to pay tribute to a much loved member and friend, Tony Jenkins, who has recently died. Tony had been a member of the DDRG for four years, and brought with him a wealth of expertise both from a professional background in Marine [Continue reading…]
Breakthrough UK Statement on Black Lives Matter

Breakthrough UK Statement on Black Lives Matter Breakthrough UK Statement on Black Lives Matter (download an easier words version here) Breakthrough UK is a Manchester based disabled people’s organisation. We are led by disabled people, and we support other disabled people to work and live independently. Breakthrough stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter [Continue reading…]
Covid-19 Survey Report from Henshaws

Covid-19 Survey Report from Henshaws We have been asked by Henshaws to share with you their report on a survey they did with 955 visually impaired people on Covid-19. You can download the survey through the following links, which also has an accessible version available: Download the Covid-19 Henshaws Survey Report in PDF. Download the [Continue reading…]
GM Big Disability Survey results reveal pandemic has had major negative impact on mental health

GM Big Disability Survey results reveal pandemic has had major negative impact on mental health During April and May we took part in the GM Big Disability Survey along with many other Disabled People’s Organisations across Greater Manchester. The aim of the survey was to find out what the main issues are faced by disabled [Continue reading…]
Our Tribute to Cllr Sue Murphy

Our Tribute to Cllr Sue Murphy We are shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Cllr Sue Murphy CBE, who died on Tuesday. She has been the Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council for the last ten years. Sue was a very strong supporter of Breakthrough. She championed equality, social justice and the [Continue reading…]