Enter Merton CIL's Chritsmas Raffle For The Chance To Win A Hamper Of Goodies

28 November 2020

Help us raise money this holiday season to keep our important work going in 2021 and be in with the chance of winning a hamper with over 20 goodies inside. You can enter the raffle in two ways: 1. Donate £5 here - https://bit.ly/3krBHbv or 2. Complete our (short) annual survey and leave your contact details here - https://bit.ly/2H7ZNdE

Merton CIL supports independent recommendations to improve the benefits system

20 October 2020

Merton CIL has given a positive response to the recommendations of the independent Commission on Social Security. The Commission was set up by Deaf and Disabled People's Organisations and claimants and user groups. All the commissioners have lived experience of the benefits system.

Merton CIL urges local community to get involved and help tackle disability hate crime in Merton

12 October 2020

Today, Merton Centre for Independent Living launches its new disability hate crime report 'Starting to Stop It'. This report reviews recommendations and what has been done in the borough over the past 4 years since we published 'Make it Stop', a report with Stay Safe East that conducted extensive research into hate crime in 2016.

Help Us Scrap Benefit Sanctions Once And For All - Letter to MPs

09 September 2020

We wrote to local MPs Siobhain McDonagh and Stephen Hammond asking them to help us scrap benefit sanctions once and for all.

Merton CIL responds to Merton Council’s Housing Delivery Consultation

17 August 2020

Merton CIL has responded to the council's consultation about the delivery of new housing in the borough as part of the development of the local plan for the next 10 years.

An open letter to stores in Merton about how they can remain accessible and inclusive for Deaf and Disabled people whilst enforcing mandatory face coverings.

05 August 2020

Our Vice Chair Gina Vettese has penned an open letter to stores based in Merton reiterating that not all Deaf and Disabled people are able to wear face coverings and it is important that organisation's are understanding of this. The letter also expresses concern about how the mandatory wearing of face coverings may affect local Deaf and Disabled people.

The Aviva Community fund helps Merton CIL to raise £1,000 to keep its work supporting Deaf and Disabled people going.

17 July 2020

We are delighted to announce that Merton CIL has raised £1,000 via the Aviva Community Fund.

The quality of Merton CIL’s work is recognised after being re-awarded the Advice Quality Standard.

17 July 2020

We are pleased to announce that Merton CIL was recently re-awarded the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) for the third time.

Merton CIL stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in the fight for equality.

09 July 2020

As an organisation that is committed to challenging discrimination and inequality, Merton CIL stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and Black communities in the UK and worldwide. We are hopeful that we can all come together and achieve real change. Our organisation will listen, learn and understand. We will address the needs of Disabled people who have lived experience of exclusion and discrimination because they are Black and Disabled – which is referred to as intersectional discrimination. We will support people to speak up about issues that matter most to them and help make change happen.

Deadline Extended - We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Deaf or Disabled person to join our busy Advice & Advocacy Team as a Caseworker

01 July 2020

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Deaf or Disabled person to join our busy advice & advocacy team as a caseworker, specialising in welfare benefits and low income.