Current campaigns – act now

The Committee want to hear about the impact of the Government Coronavirus measures on people protected under the Equality Act – this includes Disabled people.

We are hosting an online Campaigns Forum via Zoom for Disabled people to discuss and share ideas about how we can campaign and work together over the coming months. You can Register here.

Have you have experienced a problem with social care since the outbreak of coronavirus? Please take a few minutes to complete our survey.

Here we summarise the main changes introduced by the Coronavirus Act in the areas of social care and continuing healthcare

We have written a template letter which DDPOs can use to raise key needs, concerns and asks with local authorities.

The provisions in the Bill relating to social care, support for children with Special Educational needs and detentions and treatment under the Mental Health Act were not amended

Closing date for applications has been extended to Friday 5 June 2020.

The bill potentially poses a serious risk and can put the wellbeing of many at real danger.  We ask you to write to your MP immediately.

Inclusion London have written to London Councils requesting urgent measures to protect and support Disabled Londoners during the COVID-19 emergency

ROFA have written to Justin Tomlinson, the Minister for Disabled People raising extremely urgent issues in relation to the COVID-19 emergency