Merton CIL worked with four members to speak up about the access issues they personally faced when accessing parts of the community. We supported them to create video content that highlighted how the issues in the video affected their day-to-day lives. For some, this required support to build their confidence to share their lived experience. Please take a look at the videos below and share your feedback.

Charles's Story 

Charles is a Disabled Merton resident and uses a mobility scooter. He shares his story of how missing and extremely narrow pavements affect his ability to move around Merton safely. 

Location: Raynes Park Ward  

Rafi's Story 

Rafi* is a Disabled Merton resident and uses an electric wheelchair. He shares some of the issues with pavement parking in Mitcham and how limited access points on Mitcham Common affect his ability to enjoy nature and green spaces independently.

Location: Mitcham Common and Figge's Marsh Ward 

(Rafi is not this individual's real name)

 

Daniel and John's Story 

Daniel's Disabled father, John, lived in Mitcham and used an electric wheelchair until his death in 2022. Pavement parking caused John issues around accessing his local community and impacted his ability to live independently.

Location: Figge's Marsh Ward 

 

Sarah's Story 

Sarah lives in Merton and is a Disabled electric wheelchair user. She shares how overgrown bushes around Merton affect her ability to use pavements independently.

Location: Lower Morden Ward 

 

Interested in becoming a community reporter too? Get in touch with videos, photos, etc. or send us an email and we can support you to create content.