Inclusion London

06/10/2026

Support Not Separation and the Disabled Mothers’ Rights Campaign worked with the BBC for 6 months to expose the awful reality of forced adoption, which frequently target children of Disabled mothers.

Listen on Radio 4 at 8pm or on BBC Sounds now.

FILE ON 4 INVESTIGATES: Do modern day forced adoptions exist and if so, how do they happen? TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER 8pm & on BBC Sounds Over 90% of adoptions in the UK are without parental consent, a…

02/10/2026

There is no such thing as "too young to be Disabled."

Cuts to the Universal Credit health element for under 25s would only push young Disabled people who can't work further into poverty.

The proposals we’ve heard from the government so far are all about pushing young Disabled people into a work environment that even Milburn acknowledges is challenging and inaccessible.

Instead, we want to see structural changes in the employment market, including an increase in good quality flexible jobs and the enforcement of employers’ existing legal duty to make reasonable adjustments.

If the government were serious about supporting young Disabled people into work they would properly fund the Access to Work scheme, which provides adjustments that are beyond what is expected of employers. Instead they are currently cutting Access to Work packages and forcing young Disabled people out of their jobs.

Exclusive: Plan under discussion involves intensive support to help young people into employment

02/10/2026

Our director of campaigns and justice, Svetlana Kotova, told Disability News Service:

"We welcome the prime minister’s vision of a person-centred, high-quality, free-at-the-point-of-use care service that starts in people’s homes.

“However, we are shocked and disappointed that the vision of a National Care Service does not include disabled people of working age, who make up one third of social care users and who are facing much harsher charges compared to older people.

“There is no justification for limiting support just to older people.

“Everyone who needs care and support should have a right to live independently in the community, regardless of their age, as outlined in the UNCRPD [the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities].

“We call on the prime minister and Baroness Casey to urgently and meaningfully engage with disabled people and our organisations, ensuring our experiences and expertise are at the heart of designing and running a joined-up National Care Service that is available to all, going well beyond basic personal care and enabling everyone to enjoy their right to live independently and be included in the community.”

Andy Burnham’s announcement of free personal care as part of a new National Care Service will only apply to those over 65, and not to working-age disabled people, No 10 has confirmed, sparking shoc…

01/10/2026

The home secretary has been asked why she is delaying the implementation of a “long overdue reform” that would take an “important step” towards equality for disabled victims of hate crime, reports Disability News Service.

Inclusion London, which has been campaigning for justice for disabled victims of hate crime since 2016, wrote to home secretary Shabana Mahmood in August to ask her to explain the delay, but has yet to receive a reply.

In the letter, Inclusion London’s senior policy officer on disabled people and crime, Louise Holden, said the reform was “long-overdue” and “an important step towards parity for Disabled victims of hate crime”.

They said: “This reform matters because the current framework sends the wrong message.

“When disability hate crime is treated differently from racially or religiously aggravated offending, it risks reinforcing the perception that hostility towards Disabled people is less serious.

“Disabled victims already face significant barriers to reporting, being believed and securing justice. The law must not add to those barriers.

“Commencing section 145 would be a clear statement that disability hostility is unacceptable, that Disabled victims deserve equal protection under the law, and that the Government is committed to delivering on the promise of hate crime law reform.”

The home secretary has been asked why she is delaying the implementation of a “long overdue reform” that would take an “important step” towards equality for disabled victims of hate crime. The chan…

29/09/2026

The GLA’s Economy, Culture and Skills Committee want to hear from young Londoners aged 16-24, and their parents or guardians, about their experiences of job-hunting. We want to make sure the voices of young Disabled Londoners are heard.

Complete the short survey: https://www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/topics/london-assembly/youth-unemployment-london/surveys/1273

You will need to make an account to answer the survey online.

An Easy Read version of the survey is also available:https://www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/sites/default/files/2026-09/Youth%20unemployment%20-%20Easy%20read%20version%20PDF.pdf

If you complete the Easy Read version of the survey, you will need to email your completed survey to [email protected]

Deadline: 11th October 2026.

Share your views on the challenges young Londoners face while seeking work.

22/09/2026

Last week, organisations across London came together to work on our 'strategic communications' — using language and the media to make change feel possible and support the future we want to build. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and thank you to Inclusion Barnet for co-hosting with us!

If you are from a Deaf and Disabled People's Organisation in London and want your messages to have more impact, find out more about our network here:
https://www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/services-and-support/our-projects/strategic-comms/strategic-comms/

19/09/2026

One-to-One Enfield are excited to invite you to their 2026 Autism Conference, on the theme of ‘The Autistic Voice in Healthcare’.

It promises to be a fun and fascinating day, bringing together advocates, educators and lived experience, with an array of speakers, workshops and discussions.

Tuesday 6th October
9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Park Avenue Centre
Bush Hill Park
EN1 2HL

This is a free event.

To register, scan the QR code on the poster, or visit http://tinyurl.com/121enfield
Lunch and refreshments will be included, and there will be breakout / quiet rooms.

The venue is a fully accessible community resource in Enfield.
Lots of parking is available in the local area.

Please note, the intended agenda is subject to change without notice.
Any questions, just email [email protected] or phone the office on 020 3971 3984, Mon - Thurs.

18/09/2026

Our CEO Tracey Lazard told BBC News that we welcome the newly launched London Disability Action Plan, and "the focus now must shift to ensuring the plan is implemented fully".

The action plan includes measures to improve access to housing, transport, jobs and public services.

18/09/2026

One-to-One Enfield are excited to invite you to our 2026 Autism Conference, on the theme of ‘The Autistic Voice in Healthcare’.
It promises to be a fun and fascinating day, bringing together advocates, educators and lived experience, with an array of speakers, workshops and discussions.

Join us for our Annual Autism Conference. This year, our 'Autistic Voice in Healthcare' day will bring together autistic people, professionals, families and supporters to listen, learn and share ideas about improving healthcare experiences for autistic people.

• Hear directly from autistic speakers and people with lived experience
• Explore important conversations around autism and healthcare
• Connect with others who are passionate about creating better, more inclusive services

Whether you are autistic, a family member, professional, volunteer or simply interested in learning more, we’d love you to join us.

Book your place now and be part of the conversation!

14/09/2026

The Disability Action Plan is here! Thank you to everyone who contributed, and we are pleased that some of our recommendations made it into the final plan. Special thanks to
Hina Bokhari LD and Debbie Weekes-Bernard for their vital contributions.

Read the plan, with BSL + Easy Read👇
https://www.london.gov.uk/action-plan-for-deaf-and-disabled-londoners

While we wished the Mayor of London could have attended the official launch, we'll keep working with the Mayor and the GLA to make sure the voices of Deaf and Disabled people and our organisations are heard. Nothing about us without us!

Read our thoughts:
https://www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/campaigns-and-policy/city-hall/dap/launch/