Crisis of Care — testimony to Women’s Commission 2016
Click on this link to read our full testimony to the Commission on Care: winvisible-submission-crisis-of-care-latest
Social care
A living wage for mothers and other carers — petition
We have been part of the independent living struggle for many years. “Care” is devalued as something only older and disabled people need, when in reality, everyone needs care from before we are born and throughout life, we all need caring relationships and strive for a caring society. That is, “care needs” are not just … Read more
We won! Victory for woman told to repay £842 care money
Natasha Cox “petrified” by care bill A WOMAN with severe brain damage and epilepsy has been ordered to repay hundreds of pounds of care payments after Town Hall officials criticised her for spending some of the money on coffee and cleaning. Natasha Cox, a former Hampstead School student who lives in Hampstead, says she is … Read more
Save the Independent Living Fund
Disabled woman loses 48 hours’ support Save the Independent Living Fund ILF Users Speak Out