I am likely to have a busy schedule for the next few months – indeed it has been busy for the last 3 years, but we are coming to the zenith of the campaign – and the #SaveWILG campaign was represented by myself at the Disability Wales Conference and AGM at the Ramada Plaza, Wrexham […]
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Yesterday, I was alerted to the publication of UK Independent mechanism update report to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This is a very illuminating document that shows just how far behind the United Kingdom is slipping in terms of Disability Rights. The sections about Independent Living is of particular interest
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You can donate by visiting our JustGiving Crowdfunding page. The election for the next leader of the Labour Party in Wales is now upon us. The candidates will aim to become the new party leader and, subsequently, the First Minister. The Save the Welsh Independent Living Grant (#SaveWILG) campaign intends to make sure the importance
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This video was produced by Twisted Image Media (www.twistedimage.media) and features #SaveWILG campaigners Nathan Lee Davies and Vic Grout from Clwyd South Labour Party. It also stars Tia Wills who works as a personal assistant to Nathan. Through this short video, Nathan tries to explain the frustration and anxiety caused by the decision to close
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The following text can be found on the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman website and was sent to me by one of my comrades who will be contextualising the article for WILG recipients in Wales. As soon as she does I will share this with you but I thought it may be of interest
Ombudsman Report Highlights Post-ILF Struggle for Justice #SaveWILG Read More »
Last night I received the following email as a member of Wrexham Supporters Trust. It is related to the club’s plans to build a second platform for disabled fans to view the game. Full details of the club’s proposal can be viewed below. On the face of it this seems like a positive development, but
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This is the motion passed unanimously at the Disability Labour AGM on Saturday 8th September in Leeds, with an amendment to reintroduce the ILF in England. More reaction to follow… Thanks must go to Keith Sinclair for his amazing work on creating this motion. The strength of the #SaveWILG campaign group never fails to impress me.
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Below I have copied a letter from David J Rowlands, AM, Chair of the Petitions Committee. That should be of interest to all WILG recipients and their families. 8 August 2018 Dear colleague, Petition P-05-771 Reconsider the closure of the Welsh Independent Living Grant and support disabled people to live independently The Petitions Committee is considering the following petition, which was received from
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My mind is cluttered up at the moment as the need to Save WILG increases and my disability continues to progress. Throughout all this I am surrounded by some amazing friends and comrades who really keep me going, yet still I remain intrinsically lonely. This is not meant to be a self centred, depressing blog.
