Merton CIL - DDPO

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The social housing allocation system is failing Disabled people. The Greater London Authority is holding an inquiry into how social housing is allocated in London. In this video, Pippa Maslin from @MertonCIL explains the issues locking Disabled people out of housing 👇

The media often distorts our stories, framing injustice as a “one off” or exaggerates extreme stories, it hides the truth of systemic inequality. That’s why solidarity matters. Intersectionality is strategy. When we join up, we challenge the narratives that hold all of us back.

International Day of Disabled People #IDDP reminds us that disability justice is inseparable from other forms of discrimination. The barriers we face mirror those faced by all marginalised groups. Our struggles connect us. Our solidarity is our strength.

The Government looks intent on cutting Access to Work funding. We have written to @Siobhain_mc and @PaulKohlerSW19 outlining our worries, and urging them to use their position to push for improvements and vote against any cuts. You can read more here ow.ly/8FIV50XuIVB

We are part of the @coopuk Local Community Fund. Download the Co-op App, become a member and choose our cause, so we can receive a share of £5m. coopapp.onelink.me/ftOk/xmqha0hb

Merton CIL is attending Merton's first ever Pride! Join us at #mertonpride2025, where we will be attending the march! We would love to see you there to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in Merton 🌈 @MertonPlus #lgbtqiaplus #disabilitypride #merton

@H_Galliven1 Thank you for your coverage Harrison.

Thank you @NewWimbTheatre - We look forward to having an open dialogue.

New Wimbledon Theatre's only accessible lift was temperamental before it stopped working in March. bbc.in/4owq8BY

Disabled Londoners are being failed due to a chronic shortage of accessible housing. Our message is clear: the @MayorofLondon must do more. Read the full story by @Kumail_Jaffer for @BBCNews 👇 buff.ly/ZXBI5G7

The Government remain fixated on their promise to "get Britain building again". But who are these homes for if Disabled and older people are excluded from living in them? We at @InclusionLondon are still waiting for @mhclg to raise housing accessibility standards across England!

There has been no step-free access at @NewWimbTheatre for months. Our Access Champions held a peaceful protest outside the theatre. Enough is enough. Fix the lift! @EventsATG

Disabled customers are driving away from supermarkets due to poor accessibility. With 3 million Blue Badge holders in the UK you’d expect better. Complete the 5 minute Baywatch survey when next at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, and Lidl 📢 surveymonkey.com/r/BDWGZTT

Our Access Champions collaborate with @Merton_Council to improve access to 9 businesses in Mitcham. mertoncil.org.uk/news/ramping-u…

Thanks to @PaulKohlerSW19 for meeting with Merton CIL & Active Inclusion yesterday to discuss how cuts to disability benefits will impact Disabled people. Keep an eye on our website for a more detailed update. We hope that @Siobhain_Mc will let us know when she can meet with us.

Vote against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill tonight! @Siobhain_Mc @PaulKohlerSW19

Read our latest update to find out what has happened, what we are doing, and what you can do. mertoncil.org.uk/news/want-to-u…

The government’s new plan remains a threat to Disabled people, however. Unfair cuts and changes to disability benefits are still on the table.

Huge pressure from thousands of campaigners and a number of MPs has forced the government to water down its plan to change the benefits system. Well done and thank you to everyone who raised their voice!