Benefits Tips Social

In March 2026, we will meet in-person (at the proud place) and online. Pizza will be available!

Join us for our Benefits Tips Social - an evening of advice, Peer support, Networking and Creativity to help you deal with the Benefits system.

And pizza! (And maybe ice cream...) Because it's important to keep your energy up when dealing with bureaucracy!

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• Resources & advice on how to make a successful PIP claim / mandatory reconsideration / appeal, and other disability-related welfare benefits
• Solidarity! Work on your application form in a supportive environment
• Creative workshops: Performance, art, entertainment, creativity, fun!

The first part of the evening goes through disability-related benefits tips that are relevant to those present. This is often PIP applications, mandatory reconsiderations and appeals, but can be Universal Credit, migration from older benefits, etc.

After a break, the second part of the evening involves some kind of creative activity, to help us de-stress from discussing disability benefits so hopefully everyone leaves able to relax for the night, and to give us tools to use as needed to manage stress in future.

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Please note: if you require BSL interpretation, we provide this upon request, you must register two weeks in advance to ensure there is time to reserve two interpreters.

Note:

We welcome bookings until the event starts if tickets are still available.

For bookings made in the last 7 days before the event:

• we may not be able to meet requests for PA bookings and/or taxis that we book - please request what you need and we will be in contact about what is still possible.
• You can still arrange your own travel and claim back later (Manchester residents).
• In some cases, we can reimburse for public transport costs on the night - please ask if this would be helpful for you.
• You are welcome to bring your own PA/carer.
• Any questions, please contact the organiser for more information.
• Food orders can be sent until 2pm on the day of the event - see FAQs below for more information.

Also check out other Workshops in Manchester, Arts events in Manchester.