Merton CIL Members Group Responds to Plans to Close Wimbledon Police Station

09 August 2017

Merton CIL's members group met recently to discuss plans to close Wimbledon Police Station. The group were not happy with the proposals and felt that the Mitcham Police Station was not as accessible as Wimbledon for disabled people. The group also raised concerns about some of the proposals to move more services online, as this can also be less accessible to disabled people. Our members also raised concerns about the nature of the consultation, whether it was genuine consultation, and the fact that some of the questions seemed somewhat leading. Have your say here!

We are looking for new trustees!

07 July 2017

This is a great opportunity to join our dynamic user-led Deaf and Disabled people's organisation in Merton and to support our continued growth, strategic direction and governance on the trustee board.

Join the conversation - What is life like being Disabled In Merton?

30 June 2017

Some of our members have been telling us what life is like for disabled people in Merton. You can read more about what people said in our short report

We're looking for a Disability Hate Crime and Harassment Advocate

15 June 2017

Be part of our great team enabling Deaf and Disabled people to take control over their lives, be independent and challenge discrimination

Press release: General Election Result

09 June 2017

Merton CIL congratulates all the MPs who have been elected to Parliament in this election, and particularly our local MPs: Siobhain McDonagh was elected MP for the Mitcham and Morden constituency for Labour and Stephen Hammond, representing the Conservative Party, was elected MP for the Wimbledon constituency.

Merton CIL General Election Special Newsletter

02 June 2017

In this newsletter, Deaf and Disabled people and their families, supporters and friends can find out what Parliamentary Candidates say they will do to address issues which matter. We bring you a review of some of the policies from the three main parties, the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats. And, also hear what candidates from Mitcham & Morden and Wimbledon Constituencies have to say.

We asked candidates our top five questions!

02 June 2017

Unfortunately both the planned hustings events for Mitcham & Morden constituency and for Wimbledon constituency had to be cancelled. We still want to give people the opportunity to find out candidates' views on the issues which matter to local Disabled people so we sent 5 key questions to candidates.

PRESS RELEASE: CANCELLED Wimbledon Quiz Your Candidates Event (25th May) Mitcham & Morden and Wimbledon Hustings will not be rescheduled

24 May 2017

Due to the tragic events in Manchester, the General Election hustings set to take place at The Holy Trinity Church in Wimbledon from 11:30am on 25th May 2017 will be cancelled. Both the Mitcham & Morden hustings and Wimbledon hustings will not be rescheduled. Both events have been cancelled and will no longer take place.

PRESS RELEASE: Mitcham & Morden Quiz Your Candidates Event Postponed

23 May 2017

Today's General Election hustings event, planned for this afternoon (Tuesday 23rd May) has been postponed in light of the appalling events at the Manchester Arena last night.

PRESS RELEASE: Quiz Your Candidates Events Set Up For Local Disabled People and Supporters!

18 May 2017

Merton CIL are delighted to announce that two hustings events have been organised in partnership with Focus-4-1 and Merton Mencap. Local Disabled people, friends, family and supporters can come along and quiz some of the candidates hoping for your vote!