Author: Mark Watts
Women’s events a great success
Women’s events a great success Two events aimed at disabled women and organisations working with them, have been a great success. Democracy Disability & Devolution is a Breakthrough UK project funded by the Government Equalities Office – the Women’s Vote Centenary Project. The events were held at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Breaking Barriers to Disabled [Continue reading…]
Tell us about your experiences of NHS Health Screening!
Tell us about your experiences of NHS Health Screening! Breakthrough UK is working with Manchester Health and Care Commissioning to understand disabled people’s experiences of accessing NHS Health Screening Programmes. Sharing your experiences will assist commissioners to make screening as accessible as possible to local disabled people Please complete our anonymous survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ZQ7JMDZ The survey [Continue reading…]
Talent Match video showcases successes
Talent Match video showcases successes As Breakthrough’s Talent Match programme comes to an end it’s time to reflect on what a great success the project has been. Since 2014, we have had Talent Coaches working with more than 60 young people from across Greater Manchester, all of whom were out of work or education for [Continue reading…]
J2E Openshaw – Ann Alexander – Nursing Assistant
J2E Openshaw – Ann Alexander – Nursing Assistant Ann came along to J2E in Openshaw last year after her Work Coach at the Job Centre suggested she would benefit from attending the course. Ann said, “I was in a really bad place and couldn’t move out of the house. My mental health wasn’t good and [Continue reading…]
Breaking down the barriers to health screening
Breaking down the barriers to health screening Are you a disabled person living in Manchester? Are you happy to talk about any of your experiences in being invited for a health test, or having a test done? The screening programmes we are asking about are: Screening in pregnancy Cervical screening (smear tests) Breast screening Bowel [Continue reading…]
Chair of Breakthrough Jackie Driver named again in Power List 100
Chair of Breakthrough Jackie Driver named again in Power List 100 The Disability Power 100 list is helping to inspire the next generation for a more inclusive world. Compiled annually by The Shaw Trust, the Disability Power 100 List is an annual publication of the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK. More than 700 nominations [Continue reading…]
Job Club and mock interview successes
Job Club and mock interview successes Breakthrough’s Job Clubs are going from strength to strength. The weekly club is a chance for clients to get one to one support from Breakthrough staff with online job searching. As part of the Job Club, clients can experience what to expect from a job interview. Breakthrough has been [Continue reading…]
Jay’s Talent Match story
Jay’s Talent Match story A gradual weekly meeting with a Breakthrough Talent Match Coach led client Jay to the self confidence he needed to find a job he loves. Jay said: “I couldn’t leave the house, I was very afraid to go out, but then I met Richard through the JobCentre.” To build up confidence [Continue reading…]
Guides to Help Disabled People Challenge Discrimination
Guides to Help Disabled People Challenge Discrimination The Disability Justice Project has produced some interactive guides to support disabled people to challenge discrimination. Choose a theme to learn about your rights and what to do when things go wrong. The themes include public transport, physical barriers, accessible communication, accessible housing and social care. You can [Continue reading…]
Charging for Care and Support Survey
Charging for Care and Support Survey Does your local council charge you for your care and support? If so please take part in this survey about charges for care and support: This short survey is being carried out by the Independent Living Strategy Group. This is a group of organisations and activists that have been [Continue reading…]