Independent Living, Social Care and Health

We look at this year’s Queen’s Speech and how it affects Deaf and Disabled People

Read our original letter and the response from the Care Minister on 30 September

A new National Independent Living Strategy launched in Parliament on 25 April

Inclusion London recently submitted evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee on Economic Affairs’ inquiry on social care funding in England.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published new accessible housing guides

New research shows almost half of disabled people fear losing benefits if they take part in exercise

Inclusion London responded to the Local Government Association’s (LGA) survey on adult social care for the future.  Our response highlighted that Social care/personal assistance is vital to Disabled people because, when adequately funded and delivered it can enable Disabled people’s rights to independent living and being included in the community as stated under Article 19 […]

We are holding a consultation event to talk about the proposed amendments to the Mental Capacity Act and to discuss our next steps. DDPOs, Self-advocacy groups, people with learning difficulties or other Disabled people who are interested are welcome to attend.

“Independent living is what non-disabled people take for granted”. A statement from the Independent Living Strategy Group.

Payment cards are a way for local authorities to manage the allocation of funding for individuals in need of adult social care, including disabled people, older people, and carers of disabled people. Instead of an individual receiving a direct social care payment directly into their bank account, local authorities can load the allocated funding onto a payment card.