Independent Living, Social Care and Health

Update from the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL)’s 8th Freedom Drive in Brussels. 300 disabled people and our allies from 19 countries marched through Brussels, promoting independent living, peer support, protest, and celebration of disability rights. 

Luke’s appeal was dismissed.  This is a devastating outcome for him as he won’t only be stuck at home with minimal support he also risks losing his support team, who were with him for 18 years.  The outcome is also disappointing and worrying for other Disabled people, as this case sends a message to local authorities that they can implement whatever cuts they want as long as they follow the right process. 

Davey v Oxfordshire County Council is a vital case which will determine how far the flagship Care Act goes in promoting our wellbeing, choice and control and independent living. lnclusion London has intervened in the case. Read our submission here.

An FAQ on the Care Act 2014 – how to use it yourself, or when working with Disabled people you support.

Inclusion London has worked with solicitors and specialists such as Professor Luke Clements to put together resources to help Disabled people and DDPOs understand how the system should work and what the law says.

Disabled and Deaf people are more likely to experience poor mental health than the wider population. The London Assembly’s summary report on Deaf and Disabled Londoners’ access to mental health services.

A report published this week by In Control on behalf of the Independent Living Strategy group, presents the findings of an online survey looking at what impact the Care Act is actually having on the day-to-day lives of Disabled people living in England today.

We responded to the government’s consultation on Self-sufficient local government: 100% business rates retention’.

This report seeks to evidence the impact of the closure with a focus on the situation in London.

Personal Budgets have been undermined by a lack of funding from central government and a lack of protections for social care and support budgets by local authorities.