Independent Living, Social Care and Health

£4.6 billion has been cut from care and support funding in England between 2010 to 2015. Download our Care and Support for Independent Living Factsheet.

New research shows benefit sanctions and conditions are pushing disabled people further from employment

New research shows benefit sanctions and conditions are pushing disabled people further from employment

Disabled people are facing punitive sanctions and perverse incentives when trying to claim allowances which are damaging their health and placing barriers in the way of their efforts to seek work.
LGA adult social care for the future survey – Inclusion London’s response

LGA adult social care for the future survey – Inclusion London’s response

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 […]
Mental Capacity Amendment Bill: Act now to prevent the government from weakening our human rights protections

Mental Capacity Amendment Bill: Act now to prevent the government from weakening our human rights protections

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: a position statement from the Independent Living Strategy Group

Independent Living: a position statement from the Independent Living Strategy Group

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

Payment Cards in Adult Social Care – Infographic Guide

Payment Cards in Adult Social Care – Infographic Guide

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.
Social care funding inquiry – Inclusion London’s evidence

Social care funding inquiry – Inclusion London’s evidence

Inclusion London submitted evidence to the Commons Select Committee on Housing, Communities and Local Government. 
NCVO discussion paper – Inclusion London’s comments

NCVO discussion paper – Inclusion London’s comments

Inclusion London’s comments on the Nation Voluntary NCVO’s discussion paper on ‘Volunteering in public services:  How is the relationship between volunteers and paid staff changing in public services’ 
Briefing on the government’s announcements concerning the Mental Health Act 1983 Review

Briefing on the government’s announcements concerning the Mental Health Act 1983 Review

Covering the announcments made in October 2017 and information from the government, relevant parts of the Queen’s Speech and relevant parts of the 2017 Conservative election manifesto.
Easy Read Information Paper: Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Easy Read Information Paper: Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Information paper on the UN Committee’s comments on Article 19 – Living independently and being included in the community
Mayor’s Draft Health Inequalities Strategy consultation – Inclusion London response

Mayor’s Draft Health Inequalities Strategy consultation – Inclusion London response

Inclusion London’s response highlighted the health inequalities experienced by Deaf and Disabled people and also the lack of parity of care between mental and physical health.  We called on the Mayor to support co-produced mental health services because they are more effective.