Report into social care reform for disabled people launched
Read the key findings and recommendations of the Promoting Independence, Preventing Crisis report .
‘Bedroom Tax’ Hearing
VIGIL
Wednesday 15th May, 9.30am
Queen’s speech – what’s relevant to disabled people?
Seventeen new Bills were announced in the Queens Speech on 8 May.
New funding opportunity for organisations in 7 London boroughs
Deadline noon 24 May
Barnet legal challenge fails on a technicality
The case brought against Barnet Council by disabled activist Maria Nash has been ruled as out of time by the High Court.
Disabled people launch appeal against High Court decision on Independent Living Fund consultation
Inclusion London Press Release
NICE seeks your views for standards and guidance topics
Read Inclusion London’s response.
New Civil Legal Aid Advice Line
New telephone advice line run by the Public Law Project.
10th Year of BSL Recognition
Get your MP to sign EDM 1167 to support BSL users
Date for your diary - 22 June for proposed austerity cuts protest
The new ‘People’s Assembly Against Austerity’ is planning a march through London on 22 June to protest at the austerity cuts.
Support the ILF - attend Royal Courts of Justice for judge’s verdict
Independent Living – because we are worth it
Inclusion London's response on social care, the closing of the Independent Living Fund and independent living.
The current care and support system is neither supporting disabled people’s right to ‘full inclusion and participation in the community ’ nor is it preventing isolation from the community.
People with a learning disability die needlessly every year in NHS care
A recently published inquiry found that 37% of deaths of people with a learning disability were avoidable.
Support e-petition for MPs to job share - help increase the number of disabled MPs
There are over 10 million disabled people in the UK, yet there are only a handful of MPs with a disclosed disability.
Join Healthwatch- Communities Involved!
Encouraging local people, community groups and volunteers to have a greater say on how health and social care services are run in their areas.
HealthWatch soon to be in your area
NSUN is looking for service users to champion mental health on the new HealthWatch bodies being set up across England.
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Living in a different world
Findings of disability hate crime review
Respond to call to evidence on the Equality Duty review
Deadline 12 April
VIGIL to support the ONE BARNET legal challenge
Tuesday 19th March, 9.30am
Respond to call for evidence on social care and the ILF
Deadline 19 March
Have your say – health event
A look back at ‘Have your say within the new NHS health structures’ event, organised in partnership with Age UK London and held at SCOPE on 7 February.
Disability committee consultation
Last chance to respond. Read Inclusion London’s response.
Partnerships and mergers
'Vital ingredients when collaboration and merger are on the menu' - a new case studies report from LVSC and VSF.
MPs hear sound of 100 voices on accessible transport
Police watchdog report is ‘only the beginning’ for custody deaths campaign
Medical student bites back after Mosquito bar discrimination
Report suggests way forward for access to natural England
SEN reforms in new bill ‘could lead to rise in segregated schooling’
McVey set to face legal challenge over PIP changes that came ‘out of nowhere’
Concern over progress on vital ‘shadow report’ on UN rights
‘Complacent’ DWP needs ‘major shake-up’ on work fitness tests
Roque Hall relief as appeal court says prison ordeal is over
DR UK’s role in government’s opening ceremony ticket handout was ‘incredibly wrong’
College and pioneering inclusion council criticised over ‘segregation’ claims
Remploy job figures underline Work Programme’s failure
Minister picks PIP link option for blue badge scheme
Boycott pledge over amputee charity’s PIP links with Atos and Capita
Sex workers back on the care home agenda, say activists
McVey bows to ‘safely, reliably’ pressure on PIP regulations
Concern over DR UK director’s links with insurance investigators
Draft Care and Support Bill
Inclusion London gives written evidence to the Select Committee
Benefits cap will ‘inevitably’ become law
Report reveals auditors’ uncertainty over DR UK’s future
Government reveals who it rewarded with £1,500 London 2012 tickets
Government stats show most new ESA claimants are not ‘fit for work’
NHS reforms ‘open door to better communication services’
McVey invites ridicule as she dismisses her own PIP figures
Portas high street review ‘is making life harder for access campaigners’
Labour’s integration plans could see NHS take over social care
