Merton CIL's view on the National Disability Strategy

03 August 2021

Merton CIL's shares the concerns of many other Deaf and Disabled People's Organisations about the government's new disability strategy. The strategy falls at the first hurdle as it hasn't been co-produced with Deaf and Disabled people and has ended up being a mishmash of old promises repackaged and plans for more consultation, with very little that is going to have a great impact on the lives of Deaf and Disabled people. Merton CIL supports the view of the Disabled People's Forum that any plan to improve the lives of Deaf and Disabled people needs to be based on UN Convention on the rights of Disabled people. You can read the National Disability Strategy here - https://bit.ly/3ypJz55 You can read an easy read version of the strategy here - https://bit.ly/37jpQbg

City Bridge Trust awards Merton CIL £247,000 to tackle poverty, inequality and increase independence with local Deaf & Disabled People.

17 May 2021

Over the next 5 years, City Bridge Trust - the City of London Corporation's charity funder - will help Merton CIL to increase independence and inclusion for the local Deaf and Disabled community in Merton after awarding the organisation £247,300 to continue delivering and developing an accredited, person centred and accessible home visiting advice and advocacy service.

We are looking for a new Office Administrator to join our team.

26 April 2021

We are seeking a committed and organised individual to join our team as an Office Administrator. You will be joining our team to provide administrative support to the organisation, as well as board of trustees. This role is key to ensuring that the organisation runs smoothly and that we achieve our aims. Deadline for applications is 9am on 10th May 2021.

Merton CIL's innovative co-managed structure provides more routes into leadership positions for Deaf and Disabled people.

26 April 2021

Merton CIL's board of trustees decided to move to a new and innovative management structure, where the four members of our skilled senior management team now co-manage the organisation. The co-management structure that we opted for instead of hiring a CEO allows us to provide interesting and varied routes into leadership work and skills building for Deaf and Disabled people and individuals with lived experiences of issues faced by our Deaf and Disabled service users.

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

29 March 2021

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

29 March 2021

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/

We are seeking a passionate, committed Deaf or Disabled person to join Merton CIL as a Trainee Caseworker.

29 January 2021

We are seeking a passionate, committed Deaf or Disabled person to join Merton Centre for Independent Living as a Trainee Caseworker. People who live with a long-term health condition who may not consider themselves as Disabled are invited to apply. 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.

Merton CIL calls for stronger plan to make Merton accessible

28 January 2021

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.

Christmas Opening Hours and Support during the Holiday Season

21 December 2020

Merton CIL will close for the holiday season on Thursday 24th Dec 2020 at 3pm. We will reopen on Monday 4th Jan 2021 from 9am. While we are closed you can still contact us via email or leave us a voice mail if you need support and we will get back to you when we open. If it is urgent please try and contact one of the organisations who are proving support over the holiday season mentioned below.

CIL Matters Newsletter Issue 25

17 December 2020

Welcome to the 25th edition of our CIL Matters Newsletter. This is the first CIL Matters newsletter presented by the Senior Management Team (SMT) of Merton CIL - Charlet, David, Stuart & Michael. We are honoured and excited to be co-managing the organisation. You can read about our new management structure and what we have been up to over the past year in our newsletter, where we provide an update of what happened at our annual general meeting, share our new impact report and more.