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Work Capability Assessment event, Tuesday 8th April

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You are invited to attend two FREE events in April organised by Europia and our partners

1.   On Tuesday April 8th about Work Capability Assessments:  They aren't working 
Organised by the WCA Access Group - of which Europia is one of 8 member organisations
Other members are Breakthrough UK, Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People,  Manchester Alliance of Community Care,  Access to Advice,  Manchester BME Network, Greater Manchester Welfare Rights Advice Service, Anti-Poverty group, Church House (Greater Manchester)
Our event is held at London Scottish House (4th floor), 24 Mount St, Manchester, M2 3NN
12.40 - 2.00pm   Why WCAs have to change now
2.10 - 3.40pm   How we can Campaign for Change Together
We are pressing for an Independent Inquiry into the Impact of WCAs
Atos may be pulling out but we must ensure that the new set-up is fair and humane.
There will be Key speakers and audience participation.  No booking is required.

2.   On Saturday 12th March - an Easter event for European nationals and local people
From 12.00 - 2.00pm  - a Fun event targetted at Polish families but everyone is welcome at the Church of the Nazarene,230 Stamford St, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7LN 
Free cakes and refreshments - Polish / English traditions, children's activities, crafts
It is the latest in a series of community events based on our Invisible Minority Report.
We are encouraging closer co-operation between Polish and other local residents in Ashton.
For capacity reasons, please book with Gosia Jankowska at tameside@europia.org.uk
Thanks to Tameside 4 Good for their funding and support.
Please contact me for the latest update about these events and other Europia projects. 

Kind regards,

Tom Griffiths
Chief Executive:  Europia - Working with European Nationals and Local CommunitiesCoordinator:  WCA Action Group - For an Independent Inquiry into the Impact of WCAs 
Tel:  0161 833 8823
tom.g@europia.org.uk www.europia.org.uk

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