Choice in Hackney

Empowering disabled people in Hackney with advocacy, training & support. Join us to champion rights & change lives! 💜 #DisabilityRights

[Choice in Hackney @ChoiceinHackney]

During Volunteers' Week we give thanks to all volunteers - and a special shout-out to our wonderful volunteers at Choice. "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." — Helen Keller @VolunteersWeek

[Choice in Hackney @ChoiceinHackney]

elop are hiring - LGBTQ+ Youth & Community Co-ordinator and LGBTQ+ Clinical Counselling Coordinator - closing date 1 June - details attached. To request an application pack email [email protected] with the job title in the subject line

[Choice in Hackney @ChoiceinHackney]

City & Hackney Carers Centre are celebrating Carers Week 2026. All informal carers, please book for a variety of fee events at https://t.co/4RHHTNeBoY Booking is required. Please complete the Microsoft Forms booking form to reserve your place and enjoy a maximum of four events.

[Inclusion Barnet @InclusionBarnet]

House of Lords debate on the treatment of, and research into, severe ME, 18 June 2026. Let's provide support to and campaign for all those with ME.

[Independent Living @IndLiving]

WaterSure explained: help with high water bills. Learn more about it here - https://t.co/0VEXqM1VVN

[DPAC @Dis_PPL_Protest]

#Makerfield

Claimants votes will count in Makerfield, where the number of personal independence payment (PIP) recipients is enough to influence the outcome of the most important byelection in recent history, according to the DWP’s own statistics. 

https://t.co/HGpRdAf4KZ

[Choice in Hackney @ChoiceinHackney]

Sisters of Frida are holding an open Zoom Q&A for their Mentorship Programme for Disabled women and gender-diverse people. It offers collective learning, practical skills-building and 1to1 mentorship with a focus on disability justice📆27 May at 6:30pm
Email [email protected]

[ME Association @MEAssociation]

There will be a House of Lords debate on Severe ME on Thursday June 18th 2026.

The debate has been secured by Baroness Scott of Needham - the Liberal Democratic peer who has a long history of supporting people with ME/CFS in Parliament.

The MEA has provided Baroness Scott with background information on very Severe ME for this debate.

You can see the event here: https://t.co/i7bsdfo203

#MECFS #pwME #SevereME #HouseOfLords #Debate

[International Disability Alliance (IDA) @IDA_CRPD_Forum]

Let’s Make It Ours.
20 years of rights. Now let’s build belonging.

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities changed how the world understands disability. Organisations of persons with disabilities have been working tirelessly for the last 20 years to make the paradigm shift to a fully inclusive world a reality for all people with disabilities.

Progress has been made, but barriers, exclusion and inequalities continue to affect the lives of millions of persons with disabilities around the world.

The International Disability Alliance is launching #CRPD20 – Let’s Make It Ours, a campaign marking the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, bringing together voices from across the disability movement to reflect on achievements, confront remaining gaps, and help shape the future.

Because the next chapter is not only about protecting rights.

It is about making technology, democracy, inclusion, the world, and the future ours.

Stay with us. #CRPP20 #LetsMakeItOurs

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

Do you work in Higher Education? Are you struggling after years of below inflation offers and the continuing cost of living crisis? Have your say on this years pay offer - check your emails and click the link to take part in our consultation. https://t.co/rrxZMJyp25
@UNISONinHE

[Choice in Hackney @ChoiceinHackney]

The Timms Review deadline is 28 May so get your views on PIP reform in! Just make sure you respond! Visit @inclusionlondon for their toolkit https://t.co/MhWj7sNuRQ fill in the DWP form here https://t.co/354O0QFF39 or email [email protected]

[Choice in Hackney @ChoiceinHackney]

Join a Waltham Forest Community Transport @CTWF_Transport and @TransportForAll focus group on 18th May and have your say! To join: ring 020 3884 0441 or email [email protected]

[Choice in Hackney @ChoiceinHackney]

Make sure you have your say on PIP — deadline 28 May 2026! The government's Timms Review wants feedback on Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Help shape the future of disability benefits with @InclusionLondon here https://t.co/rrD3gqEI1S
#TimmsReview #PIP #DisabilityRights

[Choice in Hackney @ChoiceinHackney]

Join us for an online Interview Skills Workshop run by staff from @Barclays on Wed 6th May - from 11 to 12 am - fill in the form here: https://t.co/wl896pmv41

[Choice in Hackney @ChoiceinHackney]

We are happy to share this Free Digital Skills Training programme for older people and disabled adults through @AbilityNet in partnership with @bt_uk - building confidence in a digital world - visit https://t.co/tSxkjnJddK

[Choice in Hackney @ChoiceinHackney]

🌷April is Parkinson's Awareness Month - and the red tulip represents hope, resilience and the ongoing search for a cure. Visit https://t.co/ZEvjh95K1z for more information, support and to find local support groups

[Choice in Hackney @ChoiceinHackney]

Register now for the online CV Skills Workshop being delivered by @Barclays and learn how to highlight your skills and qualifications. Sign up here: https://t.co/zftjWxcDQA to make the most of this opportunity

[Choice in Hackney @ChoiceinHackney]

Free CV Skills Workshop – this Friday, 17th April,
11 to 12, online - link here https://t.co/zftjWxcDQA

Improve your CV and boost your chances of landing a job! In 1 hour, you will learn to highlight your skills, interests, experience and qualifications to attract an employer

[Choice in Hackney @ChoiceinHackney]

Remember we have till the 28 May to share out views - and it's so important to get our voices heard!

[Disability Action Haringey @DisabilityActHa]

The Timms Review steering group wants to hear your views on the future of PIP
The first step in our engagement as a group – a Call for Evidence – is now open. We will share more ways to get involved soon
Share your views by 28 May at https://t.co/WmoO6Q66j2
#TimmsReview #PersonalIndependencePayment #PIP #CallForEvidence #DisabilitySupport #SocialCare #PublicConsultation #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights #GetInvolved #DWP

[Disability Action Haringey @DisabilityActHa]

Get ready for the local elections in London and make sure you’re registered to vote at https://t.co/I8Z5ZUQ8EN….

If you’re voting in person, remember to bring an accepted form of photo ID.

No photo ID? Apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate before the deadline.

@LDN_gov

#LDW2026
#NoVoteNoVoice