Surrey Coalition of Disabled People’s comment following the government vote on the proposed Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit: surreycoalition.org.uk/government-v...

Small, closed spaces such as stationary cars can get dangerously hot very quickly. Keep children in prams or pushchairs shaded. Make sure there is adequate air flow and check on them regularly to make sure they don’t overheat. More information: orlo.uk/C2BeR

Something exciting is coming soon…👀 It's The Great Coalition Raffle! It'll include a selection of fantastic prizes generously donated by local businesses. We'll be sharing more details on social media and in our weekly update newsletter soon... #Surrey #Hampshire #Raffle #Charity

The Tech Team have now completed their work in Runnymede. The team delivered a hugely successful project helping people who are digitally excluded. Visit our blog to read more on the Runnymede Tech Angels final report: surreycoalition.org.uk/runnymede-te...

For #LearningDisabilityWeek we're sharing a video about accessibility and inclusion with Carinder, Coalition Member. Carinder talks with us about Easy Read format and why it is so important: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCyQ... Thank you to Carinder for sharing his experience! (1/2)

We’re Hiring: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) We’re looking for a visionary leader to shape the future of our user-lead charity - could that be you? Please visit our website for more information and for details on applying: surreycoalition.org.uk/vacancy/chie... #CEOJob #CharityJob #Charity

Tech Member Simon* lives in Runnymede and has hardly any experience with technology. His new skills transformed his daily life, making it easier to access information and consider job opportunities. (1/2)

An update from Nikki Roberts, CEO of The Coalition: "Dear members, I'm writing with some sad news, I'm resigning from my role at The Coalition. It's not a decision I have taken lightly. As you know I absolutely love The Coalition and the work we do! (1/6)

This week, we are celebrating something truly special – our incredible volunteers! We are beyond grateful for the time and commitment our volunteers give so generously. THANK YOU for everything you do. We couldn’t do it without you! #VolunteersWeek

Discover how Sam found peace of mind and vital support through SILC, ensuring her daughter Jane received the care she needed | www.surreyilc.org.uk/case-studies/ #independentliving #care #support @surreycoalition.bsky.social

New blog post: Making Bus Travel Accessible for all Nikki, our CEO, attended an accessible transport policy roundtable discussion on the Bus Services Bill. Read more on our blog: surreycoalition.org.uk/making-bus-t... #Accessibility #AccessibleTravel #DisabilityAwareness #Disability

Box Hill Get Together Event Caroline, from our Tech Angels team, recently attended the Box Hill Get Together event to talk with the local community about our digital inclusion service. (1/2)

Disability Awareness Training Megan and Nikki delivered the second disability awareness training session for trainee GPs in Epsom. About 20 trainee GPs attended the training and were really engaged in the session. (1/2)

Coalition and IMHN members had a great time sailing at our Wellbeing Get Together at Papercourt Lake. It was a beautiful day full of sunshine and smiles! Visit our blog to read more about the event: surreycoalition.org.uk/wellbeing-ge... Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (1/2)

New blog post: Megan and Katy from The Coalition team complete London Marathon! Megan, the Coalition's Involvement Officer has shared with us her experience of the #LondonMarathon and about the fantastic accessibility at the event. Visit our blog to read more: surreycoalition.org.uk/megan-and-ka...

Big Bowls Weekend is back! From the 24th-26th May, over 800 clubs are opening their doors, and you can try out bowls for FREE. To find your nearest club and initial accessibility details check out the website: www.bowlsbigweekend.com #Bowls #Community #Surrey

Carinder shares his experience of being a Coalition member: surreycoalition.org.uk/carinder-sha... #Community #Surrey #Campaigner #Disability #DisabilityAwareness

Thank you to those who have signed up to easyfundraising and have been shopping online, as normal, earning in donations for The Coalition. (1/2)

Our next facilitated peer support group for PAs to meet and support each other is on Tue 20th May at 6pm (Link: www.surreyilc.org.uk/support-for-...). Please let your PAs know! #peersupport #personalassistant #caregiver @surreycoalition.bsky.social

Helping to make the countryside accessible for all Coalition members and staff recently joined Surrey Hills National Landscape at Denbies Wine Estate and Pierrepont Farm to view the new accessibility improvements. Photo credit: Sam Jones / Surrey Hills Society #Accessibility #Access #Surrey

Domestic abuse affects people of all ages and genders and no one should suffer alone. If you need support and cannot safely make a phone call, Your Sanctuary offer a confidential online chat service that also has a live translation option tinyurl.com/hxzrffdk #SurreyAgainstDA

Mental Health Awareness Week has begun 💙 If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️  Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Join our virtual tour at the Surrey History Centre! Come along to a fascinating free virtual tour as we step back in time at the Surrey History Centre. 🕚 Monday 19th May at 11:00am Contact us to join: Email: [email protected] Phone: 01483 456558 SMS: 07908671402 #Surrey

The theme this year for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is community. Our wellbeing events are a great opportunity to try a new activity and meet new people in the community. Find out more on our latest blog post: surreycoalition.org.uk/community-co... Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

Sport in Mind - Mental Health Awareness Week Walk 2025 As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Sport in Mind will be hosting a free gentle walk along the Acorn or Dormouse trail at Newlands Corner, Guildford. It's a traffic free nature walk - accessible surface with benches along route. (1/2)

We’re excited to share that we have been nominated for a Community Organisation Award for Disability at the National Diversity Awards 2025! We’d really appreciate your vote and support! Voting is open until May 14th 2025. Voting link: www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...

The countdown is on for the At Home Superhero Series (14 June - 13 July 2025) & the Superhero Tri (16 August 2025). Get set for a Super summer of sport, fun, & heroics! Contact Katy if you'd like to join our team! Email: [email protected] Call/SMS: 07545 865 062 #FindYourPower

Get Together Wellbeing Sessions ⛵ What: Sailability – learn to sail in double seater Access dinghy’s or enjoy a relaxing boat ride on a Cornish Crabber or Wheels on Water boat 📍 Where: Papercourt Sailing Club, Polesden Lane, Ripley, GU23 6JX 🕛 When: Friday 16th May at 12 noon (1/2)

Virtual Peer Support Group 💬 Topic: Proposed changes to PIP and UC Megan is running a session with Surrey Welfare Rights Unit on understanding the proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit (UC), and what this means for you. (1/2)

Please support us by nominating The Coalition for the Movement for Good Health & Wellbeing Special Draw by midnight 4th May 2025. Your nomination could help us win £5,000! Please visit the following link to nominate us: health.movementforgood.com#nominateACha... #Surrey #Charity #Hampshire

Massive congratulations to Katy and Megan from The Coalition team for completing the #LondonMarathon yesterday! So incredible and we're so proud! 👏 Thank you so much for fundraising for The Coalition 🧡 There's still time to donate via the following link: www.justgiving.com/page/londonm...

We're wishing Megan & Katy from The Coalition team all the best for the #LondonMarathon tomorrow! We’re so proud of their dedication & will be cheering them on at the event! Thanks to everyone who has donated to the fundraiser for The Coalition. Please donate via the following link: buff.ly/3DEWcRs

Access to Food – Update The Access to Food scheme closed at the end of March 2025. Since April 2024, the Coalition – in partnership with Good Company and funded by Surrey County Council – ran the Access to Food scheme. Read more about the update on our blog: surreycoalition.org.uk/access-to-fo...

Get Together Wellbeing Sessions ⛵ What: Sailability – learn to sail in double seater Access dinghy’s or enjoy a relaxing boat ride on a Cornish Crabber or Wheels on Water boat 📍 Where: Papercourt Sailing Club, Polesden Lane, Ripley, GU23 6JX 🕛 When: Friday 16th May at 12 noon (1/2)

Please note due to the Easter bank holiday there will be no virtual café on Good Friday (18th April) and Easter Monday (21st April). Our virtual social activities will return on Tuesday 22nd April. Wishing you an egg-straordinary Easter weekend! 🐣 #Surrey #Disability #DisabilityAwareness

Spring Edition of Coalition News! Spring has arrived, and our newsletter is flourishing with updates, recent news & upcoming events! To access the newsletter please visit the following link: surreycoalition.org.uk/news/spring-... The newsletter is also available in audio, plain text & easy read.

We need your help! We’re inviting members who have been involved in Surrey Coalition of Disabled People’s physical activity or involvement initiatives to complete a short survey. Survey link: buff.ly/adV8Q3V The survey will be open until 21 April 2025 #Surrey #DisabilityAwareness #Disability

Wellbeing Get Together We had another successful Wellbeing Get Together in March to Surrey Sports Park in Guildford to join the Dolphins swimming group. Read more about our trip on our blog post: surreycoalition.org.uk/wellbeing-ge... Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund #Surrey

New Treasurer Needed - Volunteer role Are you a spreadsheet whizz? Do you have a good understanding of financial procedures and accounting practices? If so, please apply to be our next trustee. Visit our website for more information about the role: buff.ly/J2iycDX #Trustee #Treasurer

#WorldPhysicalActivityDay! We support our members to get more active by providing access to advice, offering a one-to-one appointment with our physical activity expert and our Get More Active Get Togethers! Visit our website to find out more or join Get More Active:https://buff.ly/TqTZvM2 (1/2)

Team away to West Horsley Place Last week the Coalition Team visited West Horsley Place for a team away day and meeting. The team had a fantastic tour of the house, which is the filming location for the TV show Ghosts! #WestHorsleyPlace #Surrey #TeamAwayDay #Disability #DisabilityAwareness

Some of our Coalition members, Yasmin, our Involvement Lead and Nikki, our CEO, were invited to a service to commemorate eighty years since nine airmen lost their lives in a bomber crash in Reigate, Surrey. You can read more about the service on our blog: surreycoalition.org.uk/reigate-hill...

We understand that it can sometimes be daunting attending activities, so we offer an active buddy service. Our lovely, friendly volunteers will attend with you. They can help you get to and from the activity and support you while at the activity. Find out more: surreycoalition.org.uk/active-buddy/

Space to Grow, Walton-on-Thames Mary Frances Trust have set up a new gardening group to get more people gardening, helping to grow resilience whilst developing the space into a biodiverse, abundant ecosystem. Weekly on Wednesdays from 2 April, 10am-12pm. (1/2)

Vikki, our co-chair of trustees and Nikki, our CEO, have spoken to media outlets regarding the government's proposed cuts to welfare benefits buff.ly/tOERbE5 We're going to do everything we can to support our members - read more about what we're doing on our blog buff.ly/ks6TtvF

Surrey County Council are looking to listen & learn from visitors about how they enjoy Surrey's countryside, including what they value most about their visits & what could be improved. Take part in their Countryside Visitor Survey: www.surreycc.gov.uk/countrysidevisitorsurvey

Last chance to apply for the Household Support Fund this financial year 🏠 If you are finding the increasing energy, household and food bills a struggle please visit our website to find out more about the Household Support Fund and eligibility: buff.ly/cQetKSF #Surrey #CostOfLiving #Disability

Movement for Good Please support us by nominating The Coalition for the Movement for Good Draw by midnight Sunday 24th March. Your nomination could help us win £1000! Please visit the following link to nominate us: buff.ly/FPgqQUf #Surrey #Disability #Hampshire #Charity

Get Together Wellbeing Sessions Come and join the friendly Dolphins inclusive swim session. Choose from the pool pod (with or without wheelchair), I-swim hoist or shallow steps to access the water. 📍 Where: Surrey Sports Park, Richard Meyjes Road, Guildford, GU2 7AD (1/2)

Wellbeing Get Together at The Watts Gallery The latest Wellbeing Get Together was a great success! Twenty Coalition and IMHN members and staff visited the Watts Gallery in Compton. Read more about our visit on our blog: buff.ly/Hs6sItI Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund #Surrey