Coalition membership

Easy Read version of Coalition membership:

Joining The Coalition is free! You can get involved with as much or as little as you would like to. Here’s some of the things on offer for our members:  

• Our weekly update emails, keeping you up to date on everything that’s going on across the county
• A copy of our quarterly newsletter which is jam packed full of articles, stories and news
• Access to our online social events – we run a social event, every working day (apart from Wednesday). So come along to our Glee Club to listen to some music, take part in our quiz or join one of our virtual cafes for an informal chat
• Access to our Get More Active get togethers – we have been cycling, sailing and have even experienced a tree top adventure in a canopy!
• Have your say by taking part in our specialist interest groups – You are welcome to join the Hard of Hearing group, Surrey Vision Action Group and Long Term Neurological Conditions group. All of these groups meet with Surrey County Council, NHS professionals and other organisations such as Sight for Surrey, MS Society giving you the opportunity to have your voice heard
• Join our campaigns committee – a passionate and friendly bunch working on campaigns that will make a difference for Disabled People and those living with long term health conditions
• Access to our digital inclusion scheme 

We’re a really friendly, welcoming bunch that would absolutely love you to join! But don’t take our word for it, here’s what our members have to say about why they joined and why they stay!

Membership quotes

“Can I please just take this opportunity to say what a difference being part of the coalition has made to me. I so wish I had known about you years ago when I was housebound with severe social anxiety and depression. It was so very difficult to find anything on during the day if you were medically unable to work if you are under pension age. Many thanks to all the team!”

“Joining The Coalition has been so helpful. I’ve met so many other people that experience daily challenges, it’s changed my perspective on what can be achieved and has made me feel less isolated. 

A highlight for me was taking part in the Summer and Winter Superhero Tri with The Coalition. I rode a bike, using my hands to pedal. I would never have thought about doing this before joining The Coalition. I’m much more active now and that’s keeping my physio happy too!

The staff at The Coalition have great personalities – they’re a kind, caring bunch that make everybody feel so welcome. 

The Coalition is now a big part of my life, I’ve met new people, made new friends, tried things I never would have done before and had lots of laughs! I highly recommend joining The Coalition!”