In Memoriam. We are remembering the life of Dr. Malcom Aickin, Chair of the Choice in Hackney Board of Trustees. Please visit our tribute page to read more about his life with us, and see testimonies from our community.

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Choice In Hackney

Choice in Hackney is a Disabled People User Led Organisation.
We are run by disabled people, for disabled people.

We support disabled people from all communities to obtain the services they need to live independently, with dignity and to make choices about their own lifestyles.

Get in touch now to find out how we might support you.

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Services we offer

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Information, Guidance & Advocacy​

Advocacy is the support and encouragement given by a professional advocate to a disabled user.

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Hate Crime Advocacy​

Choice in Hackney is able to support people if they have been the victim of a Disability Hate Crime.


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Get a Volunteer

Our volunteers provide wide ranging support depending on the need of the disabled person. Volunteering supports disabled people to live independently in their communities.

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Training & Employment​

Traditionally disabled people tend to be in low grade and low paid jobs. This project is an attempt to challenge this and improve the quality of disabled peoples lives.​

Apply to be a volunteer today

By volunteering as a Telephone Befriender, Gardener, Shopper or Walking Friend you can have a real positive impact on the lives of disabled people during this difficult time
Our Volunteer Project matches volunteers with disabled people. Volunteers help service users to feel less isolated, have access to their own green spaces, shopping and going for walks to improve their health and wellbeing.

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