March 2023

It is with great sadness that the Coalition heard today that our dear friend and colleague, Joe Whittaker, has passed away. We offer our heartfelt condolences to his partner and family at this sad time.

Photograph of Joe Whittaker, a white man in his 50s. He is outside in nature with a lake or river behind him and green leaves of a tree. He is facing the camera and smiling. He is wearing a red t-shirt with the slogan "we know inclusion works" in large bold capital lettering in yellow.
News Category: GMCDP News
News Date: 02/03/2023

February 2023

From 1st April 2023, we will be entering into a contract-based alliance with Breakthrough UK. This is a type of partnership working.

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News Date: 16/02/2023

We are sad to hear that Ron Goulden died on 29 January at the age of 94.

photograph of Ron Goulden. He is smiling.
News Category: GMCDP News
News Date: 07/02/2023

November 2022

We have a brief window of time to affect the upcoming budget on Thursday November 17th.

News Category: GMCDP News
News Date: 09/11/2022

October 2022

You may have seen a recent programme on BBC Panorama, about the abuse disabled people are facing in Edenfield hospital in North Manchester. 

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News Category: GMCDP News
News Date: 12/10/2022

Paul Hunt was one of the founders of the Disabled People's Movement in Britain, and one of the first activists to argue for the social model of disability. Unfortunately, most of his writings have been out of print for nearly fifty years.

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News Category: GMCDP News
News Date: 12/10/2022

September 2022

August 2022

In July and August 2022, the Greater Manchester Disabled People's Panel undertook a survey to find out what issues disabled people in Greater Manchester have been facing with the cost-of-living crisis.

News Category: GMCDP News
News Date: 22/08/2022

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