Surrey Coalition of Disabled People

16/03/2026

Our first countryside train trip of the year was a wonderful sunny adventure! 🚆

On 4th March, members and staff from the Surrey Coalition of Disabled People travelled by train from Guildford to Blackwater for a relaxed day exploring nature, learning about trees, and getting creative with a drawing/painting session.

With support from Yelabus, the group enjoyed a gentle walk/wheel in the countryside before heading to a creative session with tea, coffee and cake.

We captured photos and videos along the way to share the experience and learn how train travel and countryside visits can be made more accessible for everyone.

Read the full blog on our website to see what else we got up to on the day: https://surreycoalition.org.uk/explore-nature-by-train-blackwater-station/

Want to join a future trip? Email: involvement@surreycoalition.org.uk

[Video description: the video starts with a train pulling into a platform, followed by videos of Coalition members and staff getting on the train, during the train journey and on a mini bus. Followed by videos of walking and wheeling around a beautiful park on a sunny day, looking at the trees, next drawing trees and leaves with water colour and pastels. The video ends with Coalition members and staff on the train back and the train pulling away from the platform.]

Blackwater Valley Southeast Communities Rail Partnership CIC Community Rail Network GWR

16/03/2026

You are invited to our FREE talk from Barclays Bank about Frauds and Scams
Learn how to keep yourself safe
Wednesday 18 March 11.00-12.00pm in Merstham Library
Surrey FIS Age Concern Merstham Redhill Reigate

13/03/2026

Final opportunity to apply for the Household Support Fund!

You may be able to apply for up to £300 per household if all the following apply to you:

- You’re a disabled adult or live with a long-term health condition OR you’re a parent/carer of a disabled child or child with a long-term condition
- You’re facing serious financial difficulty (this is not an emergency fund)
- You live in Surrey

What support is offered?
- Food support
- Help with gas, electricity or water bills

Please note:
This fund cannot help with rent, mortgages, council tax, debts, NHS-provided items, vet bills, or Morrisons vouchers, Max £300 per household, Processing can take up to 8 weeks and Funding is limited and awarded first-come, first-served.

Applications open weekly and reopen Mondays at 9:30am. Full details and the application form are on our website: https://surreycoalition.org.uk/household-support-fund-application-form/

📞 Need help filling in the form? Email hsf@surreycoalition.org.uk, call 01483 456558 or text: 07908671402

[Image description: A model of a small house with icons for gas, water, and heating on white blocks next to it against a blue background representing household support with the Surrey Coalition logo and UK Government logo above the picture.]

12/03/2026

Get More Active Get Together 🎯

Ready to try something new? Join us for an exciting session of axe throwing and archery set in the beautiful surroundings of Sayers Croft on Friday 27th March from 11am to 2:30pm. It’s a great chance to get active, have fun, and connect with others.

An adaptive bow will be available, so people of all abilities can take part.

Interested in joining? Get in touch:
📧 katy.hubbard@surreycoalition.org.uk
📱 Tel/SMS: 07434 865062

(ID: Get More Active Get Together poster. With the information that's in the caption and pictures of a person aiming a bow and arrow at a colourful target during at outdoor archery and an axe on a target board.)

11/03/2026

The Coalition Team is taking on the Surrey 5K!

On Sunday 22nd March, a team of six amazing members and staff will be dusting off their trainers to take part in the Surrey 5K — and they’d really appreciate your support! 🙌

Every penny raised will help Disabled people in Surrey have the opportunity to lead active, healthy lives.

Please cheer them on and support if you can via the following JustGiving link: https://www.justgiving.com/team/thecoalition

(ID: Coalition Trustee Jane with guide Andrea walking along a path with trees and grass in the background.)

09/03/2026

Tour and tea with the Mayor of the Borough of Reigate and Banstead, Councillor Rich Michalowski

Coalition members and staff were recently invited for a tour of Reigate Town Hall to learn about the history of the building, followed by tea with the Mayor, Rich Michalowski.

Thank you very much for the fascinating tour, it was very interesting to hear the stories of the building and learn about it's history.

(IDs: Collage with three photos. The first picture shows the Mayor of Reigate & Banstead, Councillor Rich Michalowski with the Surrey Coalition staff and members, the second picture is of a large stained glass window and third picture is of a stained glass window, an ornamental celling pattern and beams.)

06/03/2026

Join us at the Epsom and Ewell Hub Support Fair 2026 🌟

Explore available services, meet trusted local providers, and learn about the support on offer in the area. Whether you need practical information or simply want to connect with others in the community, you’ll find a warm welcome and helpful conversations waiting. Everyone is welcome!

📅 Wednesday 11th March
⏰ 10am–12 noon

(ID: Poster with a colourful graphic showing groups of people seated with information below about Epsom and Ewell Hub Support Fair event.)

04/03/2026

Get More Active – Get Together! 🌸

Spring is on its way, and we’re celebrating with a gentle walk or wheel in the beautiful Priory Park! Join us for a relaxed 2km stroll (around 30 minutes) at a gentle pace while enjoying the early signs of Spring on Friday 13th March at 10:30am

This is a friendly, welcoming event — perfect for getting active, meeting others, and enjoying some fresh air together.

To join: Email: katy.hubbard@surreycoalition.org.uk
Tel/SMS: 07434 865062

(ID: Get More Active Get Together poster for walk and wheel event in Priory Park. On the poster are two people walking on a forest trail, another photo of a wheelchair user and a person walking beside on a path with trees.)

03/03/2026

Quick Guide to Mental Health for Children and Young People

Co-developed by partners across Surrey County Council, Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership and Mindworks Surrey the guide is designed to help children, young people, and families in Surrey find the right mental health support. It provides a summary of key support options, including:

• Groups and one-to-one sessions
• Online and telephone support
• Crisis support and referral pathways
• Help for parents/carers around emerging issues, including gaming
• Support for young people worried about a friend.

You can download the guide here:https://www.healthysurrey.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/510821/CS6023-Quick-Guide-to-Mental-Health-Support-for-CYPF.pdf

For further information on emotional wellbeing and mental health support, visit the Healthy Surrey website: https://www.healthysurrey.org.uk/children-and-families/mental-health-wellbeing

Support for your emotional wellbeing and mental health needs with self-help resources, online help and details on where to get more help if you need it.

02/03/2026

Get Connected with Tech Angels 💻

Tech Angels is a free digital inclusion service supporting adults (18+) across Surrey who are at risk of digital exclusion.

We provide loan devices, one-to-one volunteer support, digital skills training and access to virtual social groups — helping people build confidence and reduce loneliness. The service is currently available in Woking, Surrey Downs & East Surrey today!

Want to get involved or find out more? Contact:
Phone: 01483 456 558
SMS: 07840202820
Email: getconnected@surreycoalition.org.uk

(ID: Pair of women collaborating over a laptop, with logos of Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and Tech Angels)

01/03/2026

Today is International Wheelchair Day ♿

This year’s theme, “Unstoppable,” celebrates mobility as a fundamental right — the right to participate fully in every area of life. Today, we’re proud to recognise the achievements of our wheelchair user members.

Over the past year with The Coalition, they’ve made a real impact — from sharing valuable feedback on accessibility at Redhill Station to taking on the Superhero Tri, and so much more.

If you’d like to read more about what The Coalition has been up to recently, visit our blog: https://surreycoalition.org.uk/blog/

(ID: collage of three photos of Coalition members at Redhill train station, Superhero Tri and Parallel Windsor events.]

27/02/2026

Explore Nature by Train! 🌿

Fancy a fun day out with countryside views, creativity and cake?

We’re planning another next train trip which will be on Wednesday 11th March. The train journey will go to Dorking West which includes tea and cake in a beautiful café near a park and lake.

Interested in joining the adventure? Get in touch with the involvement team:

involvement@surreycoalition.org.uk
01483 456558
07908 671402

(ID: A poster inviting people to join train trips exploring the countryside with creative drawing, tea, and cake included. On the poster is a picture of someone drawing a plant and a digital graphic of a train and trees around it.)

Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust Southeast Communities Rail Partnership CIC Community Rail Network GWR