Fundraise

Latest

One Small Change
Barbershop Stories

Interested in changing the narrative?
Birmingham Stories

This collection of stories describes three people’s unique journey from hospital to home.
Hospitals are not homes

Professor Rosie Harding - Trustee

Beth's new life

In the summer 2017, at the age of 19 Beth left school with no robust plans in place and her mum Sue was very concerned about what the future held for her daughter. Beth has a learning disability and lived with her mum. Although they love each other dearly, their relationship had become extremely volatile and this was getting progressively worse.

Our vision and values

Changing Our Lives is a rights-based organisation. We work alongside disabled people and people experiencing mental health difficulties, of all ages, as equal partners to find solutions to social injustice and health inequalities.
What is postural care?
Beth's Story

Beth is on the journey to independence in her own home
David's Story

Lockdown or no lockdown, with a direct payment and effective personalised care, David lives his life to the fullest.
Where we work
Safe places

The Safe Places scheme is based on the belief that everyone has the right to feel confident and safe going out in their local community. Lots of people feel unsafe at times in the local area; this might be because they have experienced crime or because they simply feel unsafe. For disabled people, older people and others who feel vulnerable this often means they don’t go out at all. The Safe Places scheme enables people to feel more confident, access their local areas more and know what to do.
Jayne Leeson, MBE

Chief Executive Officer
Our brand
Common Ground
Katy's Story

No one's too disabled, or too affected by mental health difficulties, to lead an ordinary life.