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Merton CIL - DDPO @MertonCIL

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Joined April 2012
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Inclusion London@InclusionLondon
25 Nov 2025
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 👇
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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.
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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.
Happy International Day of Disabled People #IDDP25. A group of 25 people of different ages, ethnicities and cultures, all in the same cartoon style. They are celebrating and smiling. 1 is a manual wheelchair user. Background is a blue gradient fading to purple and then pink.

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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

Access to Work Scheme in Peril  - Merton Centre for Independent Living

At a time of constant threats to welfare benefits, the Government looks intent on cutting Access to Work funding. Read our update and make your voice heard. 

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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/xmqh…
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. https://coopapp.onelink.me/ftOk/xmqha0hb

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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
Merton Pride 2025 - join us Saturday 30 Aug for Merton's First ever pride.

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Thank you @NewWimbTheatre - We look forward to having an open dialogue.
New Wimbledon Theatre@NewWimbTheatre
13 Aug 2025
Replying to @MertonCIL @EventsATG
Hello. Our Theatre Director has been in touch with you this morning. We are keen to have an open dialogue on this, so please let us know if you haven't received their email or who the appropriate alternative contact is.
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BBC London
@BBCLondonNews
13 Aug 2025
New Wimbledon Theatre's only accessible lift was temperamental before it stopped working in March. bbc.in/4owq8BY

Broken lift bars disabled visitors from Wimbledon theatre

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

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Inclusion London@InclusionLondon
12 Aug 2025
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

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Laura Vicinanza@laura_vicinanza
13 Aug 2025
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!
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov
@mhclg
13 Aug 2025
We will get Britain building 🏗️🏡
Coming soon, 1.5 million new homes.

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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
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Disability Rights UK@DisRightsUK
1 Aug 2025
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

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

Ramping up Accessibility in Mitcham Town Centre - Merton Centre for Independent Living

Merton CIL’s Access Champions collaborate with Merton Council to improve access to 9 businesses in Mitcham.

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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.
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Vote against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill tonight! @Siobhain_Mc @PaulKohlerSW19
Inclusion London@InclusionLondon
9 Jul 2025
Hundreds of thousands of people in poverty will still lose £thousands because of the Universal Credit Bill. Julia Modern from the Disability Poverty Campaign Group explains how impact assessments hide the reality. Tell your MP to vote against the bill: inclusionlondon.org.uk/campa…
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Camden Disability Action@camdenDisAction
9 Jul 2025
inclusionlondon.org.uk/campa…

Act Now: Write to Your MP About Welfare Benefit Cuts

Take Action, Today

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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!
Three members of Merton CIL staff and a campaigner outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.

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The government’s new plan remains a threat to Disabled people, however. Unfair cuts and changes to disability benefits are still on the table.
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Read our latest update to find out what has happened, what we are doing, and what you can do. mertoncil.org.uk/news/want-t…

Want to Understand the Proposed Benefits Changes? - Merton Centre for Independent Living

Facing significant opposition from MPs and campaigners, the government’s plan to reform the benefits system keeps changing. Read on for our latest update.

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