We work towards promoting Independence and Inclusion

Members and Supporters at Sponsored Walk in 2015

Members, Volunteers and service users at Craftivism & Chat

Caseworker Pippa and members at Craftivism and Chat making Christmas Wreathes

We support our members to speak up about access issues in Merton

We work with DDPOs across London to increase disability hate crime support and raise awareness

Run and Controlled by Disabled People, for Disabled People.

Merton CIL News

We are seeking a passionate and committed person to join Merton CIL as a Disability Hate Crime Caseworker.

15/04/21

We are seeking a passionate and committed person to join Merton Centre for Independent Living as a Disability Hate Crime Caseworker. Merton Centre for Independent Living is a values-based, user-led charity which supports Deaf and Disabled People in the London Borough of Merton to live independently, challenge discrimination and achieve change locally.

Happy Easter from Merton CIL

15/04/21

We are wishing you all a lovely Easter and relaxing bank holiday weekend. It has been a hectic few months and we will be taking a short break over Easter. Our office will be closed on Friday 2nd April and Monday 5th April. If you need support or have an update for us please leave a voicemail on 0203 397 3119 or email us at info@mertoncil.org.uk and we will get back to you in our return. You can find a list of organisaton that can provide support while we are closed here - https://www.mertoncil.org.uk/useful-information/chapter-1-advice-advocacy-an/

Merton CIL calls for stronger plan to make Merton accessible

15/04/21

Merton CIL has responded to Merton Council’s draft new planning framework with a call for more plans to maintain and develop disability access. The New Local Plan will set out the Council’s planning framework for the next 10 years with strategies for new housing, economic growth and development and addressing climate change.