Disability Resource Centre

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day.

With 1 in 4 people experiencing ill mental health, it’s important to be aware of how to maintain or improve your mental health. The NHS’s ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ is a great place to start. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/

09/10/2026

Each Monday morning (9.30am – 11.30am) we run our Breakfast Club for disabled people at our Kitts Green HQ.

No need to book, just drop in - you’d be made most welcome!

08/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

For information, including how to effectively check yourself visit www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/how-to-check-your-breasts-or-chest/

07/10/2026

The dates have been announced for Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market. The market will run for seven weeks, opening on 5 November and running through to Christmas Eve.

For more information visit www.thebfcm.co.uk

06/10/2026

Each Wednesday (11am-1pm), we run our Arts & Crafts Group for people with disabilities. All abilities welcome!

For more info call 0303 040 2040 or email: [email protected]

05/10/2026

Want to improve your health and wellbeing?

Come along and join our FREE ‘Fit 4 Life’ Wellbeing Groups!

Sessions start with a brew and chat, followed by a seated exercise session and finish with a walk in the park. Sessions are run in both Birmingham and Wolverhampton

For more info call 0303 040 2040 or email: [email protected]

04/10/2026

Below is a list of upcoming activities DRC are running this coming week!

If you would like to book on to these – or any of these activities in the future – please call us on 0303 040 2040 or email [email protected]

03/10/2026

We know it’s early to talk about Christmas but for those who like to plan well in advance it looks like there will be no trains this year from Birmingham New Street between 24th December – 28th December.

Full article here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c699d2rerj21o

02/10/2026

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic leader to chair our Board of Trustees. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to support a respected, user-led charity and help improve the lives of disabled people across our communities in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
We actively encourage applications from disabled people and other underrepresented groups. Follow the link to find out more and apply!

An exciting opportunity to lead a respected and ambitious disabled people's organisation, champion strong governance, and ensure disabled people's voices remain at the heart of everything we do.

02/10/2026

Each Monday morning (9.30am – 11.30am) we run our Breakfast Club for disabled people at our Kitts Green HQ.

No need to book, just drop in for a brew and chat!