DNH NEWSLETTERS 2014 | Page 8

Independent Living & The Care Bill 2013 Help make this Bill better for disabled people The Care Bill going through Parliament this January 2014 will shape social care for years to come yet the Bill currently does not include any mention of independent living and fails to address key concerns like independent advocacy and funding of social care. Liz Kendall, the Shadow Care Minister has put forward important changes to the Bill suggested by Inclusion London regarding choice, advocacy and independent living. This is a vitally important piece of legislation that will have a huge impact on disabled people’s lives now and in the future. Further information on the Care Bill is available to read at http://www.inclusionlondon.co.uk/ You all have a voice on local and national issues Let your MP know what you think are the most important effects of changes in benefits and services and what improvements you think are needed. How to lobby your MP: Email or write to your MP or Attend your MP’s surgery or ask for a home visit. Home visits: If you are not able to attend your MP’s surgery because of your impairments you should ask for a home visit. Contact Mary Macleod MP for Chiswich, Brentford, Isleworth and central and South Hounslow Phone: 020 7219 7023 Email: [email protected] Post: Westminster- The House of Commons London SW1A 0AA Post: Constituency- 433 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AU Contact Seema Malhotra MP for Feltham, Heston and Hounslow West Pst: Westminster- House of Commons London SW1A0AA Email: [email protected] Phone: 0207 219 8957 Fax: 0207 219 2578 Twitter: @SeemaMalhotra1 The government petition website allows people to raise any issue they want to be debated in Parliament. To be considered for debate petitions need at least 100,000 signatures.