Disability Information Bureau

07/08/2026

❗️We've created a new page for the DIB - please head over there to Like and Follow us.

https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityInformationCheshireEast

This new page has been created due to problems we've been having with accessing this original page.

We want to be able to keep in touch with you regularly so we hope the new page will help us connect with you, share our work, celebrate achievements, and keep you updated on everything happening within the DIB.

This old page will eventually be closed so please do have a look at the new one :
https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityInformationCheshireEast

Thank you so much for all your continuing support ❤️

29/06/2026

Parents and carers of people with an intellectual disability - can you help?

Researchers at the University of Birmingham and the Cerebra network are looking for people to help with their BEOND (Behavioural and Emotional Outcomes in Neurodevelopmental Disorders) study.

They want to collect information about changes in behaviour, emotion, physical and mental health for people with intellectual disabilities and / or rare genetic syndromes. This is so they can understand the impact of these experiences and hopefully offer better ideas of support.

If you are a parent or carer of somebody who is:
1) Aged 1 year or older, AND
2) Diagnosed with an intellectual disability and/or a genetic syndrome associated with intellectual disability,
please consider taking part.

You will be asked to complete a range of questionnaires that will ask you about topics such as the person you care for’s diagnosis, health, behaviour, and mood. These questions will take you about 60 minutes to complete. You don’t need to answer them all in one sitting.

For more information please go to:
https://www.cerebranetwork.com/beond

27/06/2026

💼 We’re Hiring: Community Champion (Part-Time)
📍 Cheshire East | 💷 £16,200 (21 hrs) | 📅 Fixed term to March 2029

Do you enjoy working with people and making a difference in your community?
We’re looking for a Community Champion to support disabled people and those with long-term health conditions, build community connections, and work with employers to improve inclusion and knowledge.

What you’ll do:
✅ Lead outreach and community conversations
✅ Support volunteers and Community Champions
✅ Deliver inclusion and awareness sessions
✅ Work with employers to reduce barriers
✅ Help shape services through lived experience

We’re looking for someone who is:
✨ People-focused and values-driven
✨ Passionate about inclusion
✨ Connected to communities or has lived experience
💡 No formal background required – we value real experience and potential.

👉 Apply now and help create a more inclusive Cheshire East.
https://www.tfaforms.com/5222197

24/06/2026

Due to the forecast extreme heat Macclesfield Shopmobility will be closed tomorrow.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as possible.

24/06/2026

The Disability Information Bureau is delighted to welcome Darren Bee, who will be heading up the charity from the 24th June. Darren brings a wealth of experience in community engagement, advocacy, and relationship building. Through his work with National Mind (Time to Change) Changing Minds Global mental health anti-stigma programmes and as Stakeholder and Volunteer Manager at Time Out Group, he has developed a strong track record of supporting communities and fostering meaningful partnerships. We are confident that his skills and expertise will be a tremendous asset to the Disability Information Bureau as we continue to develop and expand our programme of work.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Aoife Middlemas, Deputy CEO of CVS Cheshire East, for her outstanding support over the past two years. Aoife has played a pivotal role in rebuilding the organisation at a critical time, helping to steer it from the brink of closure and laying strong foundations for its future. Her leadership has built upon the dedication and achievements of our staff and volunteers, whose commitment has been instrumental in sustaining and strengthening the organisation.

We are deeply grateful to Aoife for her guidance, dedication, and belief in the Disability Information Bureau, and we wish her every success for the future, although we know she will still be there for support when we need it.

03/06/2026

We're very grateful for all the support and hard work our volunteers have put in over the years, and one of our longest serving, Dom, has kindly shared his volunteering story with us.

Thank you Dom for everything you've done and continue to do for the DIB, we really appreciate it :)

"I had a chronic alcohol problem and was out of work. I had my detox at Macclesfield Hospital and then moved into a hostel. There I got help from my support worker with my benefits and got registered with a GP and a dentist. I went to daily support meetings for my alcohol issues. After 6 months I felt I was ready to volunteer.

I made an appointment with the local volunteer office, and they put me in touch with the DIB. I had an interview with the Manager and was honest and explained my health issues. After the necessary checks I was offered a position working on the reception desk at the DIB.

I received excellent training and was soon ready to man the desk on my own. My duties were to greet clients, make them feel welcome and made appointments for them to see our benefit adviser and put the client details on to our database. . I also answered the phones, and sign posted them to other agencies. During my time there I received training for Safeguarding, IT and Equal Opportunities. I also learned about the various benefits available, and this helped me explain in detail with our clients.

One of the most rewarding feelings is that when I leave I know that I have made a difference and have put the client in a better state of mind. Through volunteering my confidence and self-esteem have improved vastly, and I feel I have made an excellent contribution to the local community. I also attend public events to promote the DIB.

I would recommend volunteering to other people as it gives a sense of purpose and it can help with mental health issues. Also, the work can be put on your CV and obtain a reference from them.

In my spare time I enjoy watching cricket and playing table tennis. The staff at the DIB are always very supportive and make me feel very welcome."

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

Could you be our Community Champion?

The Community Champion will lead the project’s outward-facing disability inclusion work across Cheshire East.

The post will build relationships with local residents, voluntary and community groups and employers; gather insight from people with lived experience; and deliver targeted awareness activity that challenges stigma, misconceptions and discrimination.

The aim is to increase knowledge, confidence and practical inclusion skills in communities and workplaces, contributing to more accessible, welcoming places and improved opportunities for disabled people and people with long-term health conditions.

For more details please have a look at the recruitment pack linked here: https://www.cvsce.org.uk/job/community-champion-welfare-wellbeing-and-work-project

To apply, please follow this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/5222197

26/05/2026

https://www.campaignfordisabilityjustice.org.uk/access_to_work_carving_our_own_career_path

The Campaign for Disability Justice will be sending evidence to the inquiry, and we want to include your views.

18/05/2026

Are you passionate about empowering disabled people across Cheshire East to improve their lives and wellbeing? Are you committed to the provision of holistic, person-centred support helping to address the root causes of poor health, poverty and isolation?

If so, you could be who we're looking for! Join our dedicated, inclusive and supportive team and help us grow our vital services.

We are looking to fill 2 new roles, made possible by the funding we received from The National Lottery Community Fund.

Project Manager
Information and recruitment pack:
https://www.cvsce.org.uk/job/project-manager-welfare-wellbeing-and-work-project
Apply here:
https://www.tfaforms.com/5221264

Community Champion
Information and recruitment pack:
https://www.cvsce.org.uk/job/community-champion-welfare-wellbeing-and-work-project
Apply here:
https://www.tfaforms.com/5222197