Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People

21/08/2026

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow (Saturday 22nd August) between 1 and 4pm.

The weather is forecast to be sunny intervals and light winds, with a peak temperature of 20 C, no rain and no heatwave! You are welcome to bring picnic rugs and your own food if you are sitting outside. We are also providing food and have a room in the Bembe Cafe Pavilion (map link) in Alexandra Park M16, where you can also buy hot and cold drinks.

There will be 2 utility Personal Assistants- Toyosi & Deborah, and BSL support from Pam Jones. If we have time and people want to do it, we have a quiz and an open mic spot, but really the picnic is for people to eat & drink, socialise, and touch grass and have fun!

06/08/2026

Disability Justice Picnic - Disability Pride Weekend
Bembe Cafe & Alexandra Park
Saturday, August 22 • 1 PM - 4 PM

Booking (free) helps us ensure food and access

Disability Pride Picnic at Bembe Cafe at the Pavillion in Alexandar Park! Socialising, games, and open mic for disability pride & community

30/07/2026

GM Disability Justice Picnic
1-4pm, Saturday 22nd August
Alexandra Park Pavilion & Cafe M16 8PJ
Food, Drink, games, socialising, open mic.

13/07/2026

PLEASE NOTE New Date and Venue!
Together with Acorn and Living Income, GMCDP are holding a GM Mayoral hustings with particular focus on the Cost of Living.
Where: Ascension Church Hulme, 282 Stretford Road, M15 5TQ
When: Tuesday 28th July, 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
'Do They Deserve Your Vote?
Register here please https://actionnetwork.org/events/cost-of-living-gm-mayoral-hustings/

10/06/2026

There’s still time to book…
Build Inclusion:
Educate, Don’t Segregate
Join this online session: Thursday 11th June at 11:00am

01/06/2026

Right to Food Commission
Monday 8th June 1:00 - 2:30pm • Zoom
Shape what a new Right to Food law should look like!
Book now!

The Right To Food UK Commission will shine a light on the unacceptable nature of food insecurity in Britain & map out solutions.

06/05/2026

It's polling day tomorrow in Manchester 🗳️
Polls open at 7am and close at 10pm.
Remember to bring your photo ID 📸
For a full list of accepted ID or help finding your polling station, head here: manchester.gov.uk/elections

You need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.

05/05/2026

So often the concurrent conditions and symptoms are siloed and get ignored due to lack of awareness.

Check out for more info

SEDSConnective is a user-led charity supporting people with hypermobility, EDS/HSD and neurodivergent conditions through community, resources and advocacy.

15/04/2026

Roadmap to Independent Living Coalition
OPEN MEETING
SOCIAL CARE. FOR REAL.
Monday 20th April / 2 - 3.30 pm / Zoom

Join us for an open meeting to hear the latest updates on the Roadmap to Independent Living and help shape what happens next.
We will share progress so far, outline plans to promote the Roadmap, and invite people to get involved in the next phase of the work.
The Roadmap is a co-produced effort to transform how social care works in this country. Come along to find out more, share your perspective, and get involved.

https://www.tinyurl.com/RoadmapOpenMeeting

01/04/2026

Join us in-person or online for the launch of a regional Movement for Inclusive Education in Manchester.

Thursday, 30 April 2026 11:30am - 6pm
International Anthony
Burgess Foundation, Manchester M1 5BY
Link to book for In-person & online in our bio

We demand immediate action. STOP:
- Funding structures that favour segregated schooling
Cuts to SEND resources in mainstream schools
- Use of force, restraint, and seclusion in educational settings
- Systemic barriers that exclude Disabled people
- Government failure to uphold its commitment under the UNCRPD to Inclusive Education