Inclusion London

Information paper on new government disability strategy

2012-02-20 17:13:08

Inclusion London’s information paper describes and comments on ‘Fulfilling Potential’, the government’s discussion document calling on disabled paper to contribute to a new cross-government ‘disability strategy’.

New government disability strategy

2012-02-20 10:25:57

Inclusion London’s information paper describes and comments on ‘Fulfilling Potential’.

Fulfilling Potential

2012-02-13 11:16:29

Impact on government’s new ‘disability’ strategy - attend event on 1 March 11am – 4.30pm.

It's a matter of survival…

2012-02-10 16:41:22

Important new report on recent research carried out by Inclusion London into the funding cuts experienced by London’s Deaf and disabled peoples organisations (DDPOs).

Mayoral 'asks' consultation

2012-02-10 15:06:41

Get your voice heard in the forthcoming mayoral elections. Respond to Inclusion London's 'asks'.

Condemn government set to strip disabled people of basic human rights

2012-02-09 17:04:08

Over 60 Deaf and disabled people’s organisations have signed a letter raising serious concerns about the permanent closure of the Independent Living Fund in 2015.

Government's reports of benefit fraud encourage abuse

2012-02-09 16:52:20

Disabled people are being subjected to increased levels of abuse and harassment due to unfounded reports of benefit fraud.

A matter of survival…

2012-02-09 14:48:18

Funding experiences of London’s Deaf and disabled peoples organisations and implications for disability equality.

A report by Inclusion London (February 2012)

Disability activists stop traffic

2012-01-31 14:19:04

Protest against Welfare Reform Bill blocks Oxford Circus.

Consultation event on government disability strategy

2012-01-25 12:04:26

(provisional dates 1 or 5 March 2012)

Personal Independence Payment:

2012-01-25 11:58:20

Assessment thresholds and consultation.

New government Equality Advisory and Support Service

2012-01-25 11:53:49

To provide information advice and support to those who may be victims of discrimination.

Government moves away from social model of disability

2012-01-25 11:45:21

A move towards the ‘biopsychosocial’ model.

The Power of tweeting and blogging

2012-01-24 12:23:51

Disabled activists take the social media world by storm.

Real risks to voluntary sector independence

2012-01-23 16:03:04

Report warns urgent action is needed.

Crisis in care system

2012-01-23 15:57:21

Over thirty organisations raise their concerns.

Welfare Reform Bill - last chance to lobby MPs

2012-01-23 15:18:00

Contact your MP now to urge them to vote down or radically revise the Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill-no going back to Dickensian days

2012-01-23 11:41:30

Next Vigils & Lobbies: 1pm-3pm, Monday 23 Jan, Wednesday 25 Jan, Tuesday 31 Jan.

Involving people with dementia in decision making

2012-01-12 12:35:30

Traffic light removal consultations - pedestrians crossing to be removed?

2012-01-10 13:24:32

Consultations are running till 9 February on proposals to remove traffic lights at junctions in Westminster Croydon and City of London.

Responsible Reform report reveals lack of support for welfare reform

2012-01-10 12:50:16

Strong opposition to government’s proposals for Personal Independence Payment was revealed by research published in the Responsible Reform report.

Charities unite to raise social fund cuts concerns

2012-01-10 12:44:47

Twenty organisations have written a letter expressing deep concern at the government’s proposals to abolish crisis loans and community care grants, which act as the ultimate safety net for those in need of support.

No going back to Dickensian days –

2012-01-09 14:09:46

defend benefit rights, stop evictions

Vigil & lobby of Parliament

1pm Wed 11 January

Legal aid reform - human rights may be breached by lack of access to justice

2012-01-03 17:08:06

Government committee expresses concerns that exceptional cases funding will be inadequate and breaches of the Convention of human rights may result, following proposed cuts to legal aid.

Blue Badge fraud crackdown for new year

2012-01-03 16:12:28

A press release from the Department of Transport.

Call for reform of the social care system

2012-01-03 15:16:36

Over sixty organisations signed a letter calling for fundamental and lasting reform of the social care system.

Freedom of Information (FOI) requests

2012-01-03 13:31:24

Rethinking disability policy

2011-12-20 14:19:58

There are concerns that reductions in benefits and public services will significantly and disproportionately affect disabled people.

ODI disability strategy consultation event 5 March (provisional date)

2011-12-20 13:01:48

Inclusion London consults DDPOs

Short changed report

2011-12-20 12:56:13

People with dementia at higher risk of financial abuse.

End the Care Crisis Lobby 6th March 2012: Save the Date

2011-12-20 12:51:07

Join the Care and Support Alliance at the End the Care Crisis: Lobby 2012 on Tuesday 6th March 2012 in the Houses of Parliament, Westminster.

Advocacy in a Cold Climate report launched

2011-12-20 12:47:27

Advocacy cuts raise fears of health and care abuse.

EHRC strategic plan consultation

2011-12-16 10:10:37

Inclusion London responds

EHRC strategic plan consultation – Inclusion London responds

2011-12-16 10:05:14

Inclusion London recommends that the Equality and Human Rights Commission monitors all government communications with the press, as the media continues to portray disabled people as ‘scroungers and cheats’.

Caring for our future – mind the gap between aspiration and reality

2011-12-15 17:09:44

Inclusion London highlights the reality of cuts in social care budgets and tightening of social care eligibility criteria experienced by disabled people.

Government U Turns on DLA/PIP mobility component cut

2011-12-15 16:57:58

Pressure from Deaf and disabled people’s organisations persuaded Maria Miller, to U turn on the decision to cut the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)/Personal Independence Allowance (PIP) from those in residential homes.

Unlimited potential? Hearing loss in the workplace

2011-12-15 16:52:40

According to ‘Unlimited Potential?’ a recently published report, some people with hearing loss were forced to resign, retire early or made redundant.

Life Opportunities Survey

2011-12-15 16:35:13

Impaired adults twice as likely to experience barriers to employment.

Save the Independent Living Fund:

2011-12-13 14:35:19

Sign the petition

Caring for our future – mind the gap between aspiration and reality

2011-12-06 15:28:38

Inclusion London highlights the reality of cuts in social care budgets and tightening of social care eligibility criteria experienced by disabled people.

Sign Allfie's Early Day Motion

2011-12-06 15:00:36

Get your MP to sign this Inclusive Education support EDM number 2481.

Inclusion London's letter to Leveson inquiry

2011-12-06 14:06:00

Inclusion London, together with 10 supporting organisations and networks of disabled people made a submission to the Leveson inquiry to voice our growing alarm and concern at the increasingly hostile and inaccurate portrayal of disabled people in the media.

Welfare reform bill - last days for action

2011-12-02 11:43:18

Got two minutes? Sign the petition, there’s only a few weeks left to influence the Welfare Reform Bill before it becomes law. The Bill will bring in changes to welfare benefits that will hit disabled people hard.

Second review of WCA

2011-11-29 17:00:03

– improved but no radical change

Personalisation

2011-11-29 16:20:56

Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs

2011-11-29 12:55:17

Consultation on proposed changes to the laws governing powered mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs (DfT 2010)

Care in the future – where’s the choice and control?

2011-11-25 13:58:58

Inclusion London believes that councils and central government must work together to protect people with impairments, so they are not further disabled by cuts in care and cuts in services, support and advocacy provided by user led organisations.

Care in the future – where’s the choice and control?

2011-11-25 12:55:11

Support and information services are disappearing at a frightening rate due to funding cuts.

Olympic legacy plans: call for inclusive design

2011-11-23 14:13:17

Inclusion London recommends that a major new development in the Olympic boroughs is accessible and inclusive.

Pedestrian crossing closures will endanger disabled people

2011-11-22 14:38:29

Pedestrian crossings in several London boroughs, including Camden, Islington and Hackney have been targeted for closure as part to the Mayor’s ‘smoothing the traffic flow’ plans.