TeThe Newsletteram of MK CentreTa for Integratedlk Living Autumn 2015 Issue 5

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www.mkcil.org.uk Supporting disabled people, their families and carers

CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 1 09/11/2015 12:35:05 Getting in touch with CIL

Milton Keynes Centre for Integrated Living 330 Saxon Gate West, , MK9 2ES Tel: 01908 231 344 Fax: 01908 231 335 Minicom: 01908 231 505 email: [email protected] Web: www.mkcil.org.uk

You can find PORTWAY H5 us inside the Milton Keynes City Church, SILBURY BOULEVARD in Central Milton Keynes. CHURCH Registered MIDSUMMER BOULEVARD Charity No.

SAXON GATE 1096402 AVEBURY BOULEVARD Registered Company No. 4391864

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of TeamTalk 11

2Getting in touch with MK CIL 4-5 Message from the Chief Executive 6-7 Fundraising 4 20 at MK CIL 8MK CIL Diary 9Forthcoming Events 18 Trustee Profile 10 MK Community 19 Bank Holiday Closures Foundation Raffle and Jokes 11 MK Dons 20-21 Raising Awareness Disability Football Club of Hate Crime 12 About MK CIL 22-23 News from the ULOs 13 Mission Statement 24-25 DisabledGo 14-15 Staff Profile 26-27 Community Car Scheme 16 Volunteer Profile 28-31 Disability: 17 Welcome! Facts and Statistics

For any contributions for future editions of TeamTalk please contact: Annette Holcroft, Editor: [email protected] or Allison Carlton, Network and Engagement Manager: [email protected] Tel: 01908 231 344

To advertise in future editions please call: 01327 353 753 or email: [email protected] Published by Focus Magazine Group on behalf of Milton Keynes CIL

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 3 09/11/2015 12:35:10 Message from the Chief Executive

Hi all. Jane and she is learning very quickly – Welcome Jane! Welcome to the Autumn edition of TeamTalk. I must say I In the last quarter I have been am not keen on the nights working with the Disability drawing in and less sunshine Advisory Group (DAG), we but onward and upward, we have been looking at transport have had a good Summer. issues for people with a disability. We have been working alongside Here at MK CIL we have the new Taxi Officer at Milton undertaken our second Keynes Council so get feedback organisation audit and once about taxi use from people who again we had a fantastic have a disability. A big thank you response. Of course, this to everyone that has taken part means that we now have lots in this. If you do have a good of work to do carrying out your or bad experience using a taxi recommendations for change in Milton Keynes please let us but we will try our hardest. know, as it’s really important Since the last TeamTalk our we collect feedback so we can wonderful administrator Becky share this with the council, with has left the organisation for the aim of improving services. pastures new. Of course, we I am going to talk to the taxi all miss Becky so much but driver forum later in the year. she is in regular contact and For our next piece of work we doing very well in her new job. (the DAG) will be looking at We have a new administrator buses so again if you have any that has started. Her name is feedback about using buses,

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 4 09/11/2015 12:35:10 opening this for nominations at the start of January 2016. with a disability we would love We are asking people to to hear this. We are keen that nominate organisations that companies receive regular have improved access to feedback about the service they people with a disability. We are providing in hope that we have one example already; might want to improve services someone wants to nominate for people with a disability. their local take away who I have also been working with have produced their menu a group of people all of whom in large print for people who have a disability to think have a sensory disability. about how we can If you are interested improve access (in in nominating an the wider sense) organisation that in Milton Keynes. has improved We have set up a access please let working group and me know and I have decided we will support you in are going to have making a nomination. an annual award for organisations that have Thank you for supporting gone that extra mile to improve our wonderful charity, please access to people with a disability don’t hesitate to contact in Milton Keynes. The annual us if you need anything. award is called The Accessible Christine Pearce Award (MK) and we will be Chief Executive Officer

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 5 09/11/2015 12:35:14 Fundraising at MK CIL

Our fundraising efforts continue you would like to take part call over the coming months in, tickets are £1 each. This leading up to Christmas. We year we have once again signed are planning a Christmas up to take part in the Milton hamper raffle with items Keynes Community Foundation donated by staff, volunteers Car Raffle. We will be selling and supporters of MK CIL. If tickets at the car displayed in Central Milton Keynes, in our offices that are open daily and at various events throughout the coming months. If you see us out and about then please purchase a ticket.

Through our donations page on localgiving.com we will be hoping to Grow a Tenner with every £10 donation being doubled during the campaign. If you would like to make a donation either call into our offices open Monday to Friday 10am- 4pm or go to our website at www.mkcil.org.uk to make a donation online.

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 6 09/11/2015 12:35:14 Your donations make a huge difference to us and supports the help and advice we offer to over 2,500 each year. At our recent AGM we held a raffle raising over £50 with the lucky winner taking away a Bread Maker. Our recent Quiz Night was again a huge success with over 50 attendees enjoying an evening of brain teasing entertainment with a buffet and some great prizes on offer. WatchWatch out for future dates.

MK’s Leading Mobility Specialist

 1000s of items available, many in stock or available to order  Stairlifts for straight or curved stairs fitted and maintained by our in-house team of Engineers  Service and repairs in-store or by appointment at home  FREE home assessments and demonstrations

98 Queensway, MK2 2RU T: 01908 644133 26 High Street, MK16 8AQ T: 01908 218191 www.carvercare.co.uk [email protected]

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 7 09/11/2015 12:35:17 MK CIL Diary

1st and 3rd Tuesday 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month of the month Hard of Hearing Support Deaf Community Drop-In Group Drop - In 9.30am – 12.30pm (SARC) Sensory Advice Resource Centre Thursday 10.30am – 12.00pm Table Games Group Drop - In 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Wednesdays and Fridays Form Filling PIP (Personal Independence Payment) DLA (Disability Living Allowance) for under 16 AA (Attendance Allowance) By appointment only

Friday Citizens Advice Bureau By appointment only

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 8 09/11/2015 12:35:18 Forthcoming eveveentsnts

Visit our website: www.mkcil.org.uk for future events at MK CIL

Look out for us at the MK Our Games Group have Community Foundation Car another Scrabble Challenge Raffle point in Middleton Hall 10th December 2pm in the MK during November and December. CIL Large Meeting Room, this time Tim Gaiton will take on Come and say hello at our Valerie Williamson (Trustee) Fundraising Stall at Oldbrook Community Centre, Christmas Quiz Night Wednesday 24th Bazaar 5th December 12.30pm February 2016 7pm The Guildhall.

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 9 09/11/2015 12:35:19 Milton Keynes Community Foundation

The 2015/16 Charity Car Raffle

MK CIL will be selling tickets and Groups retain at least 50% of will benefit from the proceeds. the funds raised from ticket sales and the remaining Every year Community Groups money goes towards MK sell tickets between October Community Foundation’s and December to raise funds for grant making programme. their community projects.

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 10 09/11/2015 12:35:20 MK Dons Disability Football Club

There are 17 disability teams playing for MK Dons FC Disability in regional and national competitions. MK Dons ambition is to break down social and cultural barriers that gives all members of the MK Dons SET currently offers community, regardless of age, football sessions across a gender, ethnicity or ability, variety of disabilities including: the opportunity to participate • Severe physical and in a sporting environment. learning disabilities • Moderate learning disabilities • Challenging behaviour • Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder • Mental Health • Visual impairment • Deaf and hearing impairment • Cerebral Palsy • Wheelchair users

For more information contact: Dennis Woodford, Inclusion Manager Phone: 01908 622 937 Email: [email protected]

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 11 09/11/2015 12:35:21 About MK CIL

Disability Information Service Equipment Display Our trained volunteers, most Our Living Aids Equipment of whom live with a disability Display has recently themselves, can assist with been updated and is answering any enquiries related now open to view. Come to disability. If they cannot help along and take a look. directly they can sign post to a relevant service or organisation. Peer Support Service This service can assist Topics include: with writing a support plan • Benefits by someone who has had similar life experiences. • Equipment • Holidays Employment Support Service • Transport The Employment Support • Support Groups Service helps people who employ a carer, or personal • Radar Keys For Sale assistant. Including advertising, interviewing and paying wages. A Weighing Machine is situated Accessible Meeting at the CIL offices for anyone Rooms For Hire to use, it is accessible for wheelchair users, and can • City Centre location be used during our hours of • Reasonable rates opening, which are 10.00am • Free wifi - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. • Hearing loop

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 12 09/11/2015 12:35:22 Mission Statement

Mission Statement: “MK CIL will aim to inspire, empower and enable people with disabilities, their families, carers and others. Through the provision of a range of information and services, MK CIL will support people in making informed choices, exercising their rights to full participation BUCKINGHAM and to maximise their ENGINEERINGENGINEERING independence and potential.” LOCAL, FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS WITH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE User Led Networks Sales, ServiceService and Repair of MobilityMobility MK CIL works to support User Scooters and Manual and Electric Wheelchairs, of any age or model Led Organisations providing Rise and Recline/Lift Chairs, a united voice for disabled Bath Lifts, Tyres, Batteries, people, carers, groups and Insurance, Accessories including Canopies and All-Weather Wear. organisations. We support an We can also arrange for Stair Lifts active and inclusive network to be fitted nationwide. of groups and organisations offering information, 01296 720800 or 01908 221102 guidance, support or simply email: [email protected] www.buckinghamengineering.co.uk a helping hand to others to Old Leighton Farm, Stewkley, LU7 0ES live full and active lives.

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 13 09/11/2015 12:35:24 Staff Profile Nic Winter

I have been an Employment Support Administrator now for over 5 years and my team and I were lucky enough to join MK CIL in November 2011.

No day is ever the same in my department in Maisie’s absence role and as an Employment and providing accounts support Support Administrator my for our holding accounts. responsibilities are varied. As well as supporting the I am also currently the Project Employment Support Officers, Co-Ordinator for an exciting I help our service users with new project which MKCIL recruitment campaigns and can offer for a limited time, any employment issues. I also free bespoke training for set up company databases employers and PA/Carers. and produce regular statistics, along with covering the payroll Having a disability myself, my role within MK CIL is more than a job to me. Giving people the opportunity to decide on how they want to live their life independently is a right everyone should have. To be a part of that and to have the power to

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 14 09/11/2015 12:35:26 make a positive impact on though I am unable to do most of people’s lives is the biggest those things now, I will never say reward you will ever get. never and until that time I have Before and during a brief the memories to keep me going. recovery of my illness, I decided to live my life to the I also enjoy motorsports and fullest and indulge in my watching my husband race passion for travel and extreme and hope to have a race sports. These included Sky car of my own one day… Diving in Australia, White Water Rafting in Fiji, horseback In my spare time I also riding in Texas and New enjoy pampering my two Zealand, climbing the Great dogs, reading, cross stitch Wall of China and swimming and catching up on the with dolphins in Mexico. Even latest box-set or film.

Community Learning MK Grow,achieve, prosper • Apprenticeships • Artsand crafts, danceand music • Businessand computer skills • Cookery, health and beauty • Creativewriting • English, mathsand science • Educationand training • Englishfor speakersofother languages (ESOL) • Family learning • Languages www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmkTel: 01908556700

Milton Keynes Council’spopular Adult Continuing Education and MusicServices have joined forces to becomeone organisation –CommunityLearning MK. We offer exciting opportunities for everyone to learn new skills and enjoy meeting others with similar interests.Our current programmesare available in different formatson request; pleasecontactRituHunjan on 01908 556751 or [email protected]

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 15 09/11/2015 12:35:27 Volunteer Profile Michelle Fitch

My name is Michelle Fitch I got in touch with CIL and and I am married to Dave, we spoke to a lady called Edith, have eight children between then a lady called Angela, who us and eight grandchildren. then invited me in for a cuppa! I am also a volunteer at MK I explained why I was interested Centre for Integrated Living. in joining CIL although I did (CIL for short) based at Christ wonder if my age would be the Cornerstone Church in against me, only to find it wasn’t. Central Milton Keynes. My husband and myself have After I retired I decided I needed been helped and supported by more of a challenge, so I thought the community, especially when to myself “time to get motivated.” my husband was just diagnosed with M.S. So I felt here is my chance to give some of my time to the community in helping others, and to do something positive as well as giving me time to escape from my hubby for a little while (Bless Him!).

CIL has given me training and support and I feel a very active member of the team as well as making new friends in the hope of being a good Information OfficerOffi cer in thein futurethe future at CIL. at CIL.

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 16 09/11/2015 12:35:28 Jane Baines is our new Jane Baines Information Service Administrator Neil Ruffles is a returning Information Officer Valerie Williamson Valerie is a new Trustee Williamson

Specialist vehicle adaptations for people with disabilities

Call for Hand Controls 20 years experience friendly Drive from the Wheelchair Scooter and Person Hoists service and advice Swivel Seats Mobility scooters in stock Left foot Accelerators Annual service reminders Radio Remote Systems 3 year warranty on PBC products

01525 850588 www.pbconversions.co.uk e: [email protected] Unit 6 Acacia Close, Cherrycourt Way, Leighton Buzzard, Beds. LU7 4QE

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 17 09/11/2015 12:35:30 Trustee Profile Christine Checkley

I have been a wheelchair user We then moved to Milton from the age of eleven, due Keynes and I joined the Council to a rare condition called of Disabled People. Transverse Myelitis. I worked with the I started Access Group for volunteering a while, then was after I left Queen asked if I would Elizabeth Training be a member College. I and of the steering friends joined group to set up a sports club The Centre for for people with Integrated Living. We disabilities. I became finally got the MK CIL up well known in Southwark and running. We had one paid for fund raising events for the member of staff and a handful club. One of the people I had of volunteers. I was privileged dealings with nominated me to be the first Chair of the Board for The Disabled Personality of MK CIL. I am back at the MK of the year. This led to the CIL after a break as a Trustee. Director of Social Services They say from little Acorns asking me if I would become a Large Oaks grow. MK CIL now co-opted councillor representing has many paid and unpaid people with disabilities. I members of Staff plus a Trustee had a very interesting seven Board. They are all devoted to years with them. In this time making the MK CIL the strong I married and had my son. happy welcoming place that it is.

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 18 09/11/2015 12:35:32 Bank Holidays MK CIL will be closed on these Bank Holidays

Friday 25th December 2015 Monday 28th December 2015 Friday 1st January 2016

Jokes!

What did the tree say to autumn? Leaf me alone What did one autumn leaf say to another? I’m falling for you d, but always I travel all over the worl stay in my corner. What am I? A Stamp What do you break before you use it? An egg! Which is the most curious letter? Y! Why was the chef embarrassed? Because he saw the salad dressing!

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 19 09/11/2015 12:35:33 Raising Awareness of Hate Crime

What is Hate Crime?

Hate crime is defined by the when you didn’t want to, it Criminal Justice System as: might also be that someone “Hate Crime is any crime or has physically hurt you or incident which is perceived by damaged your property. the victim, or any other person, to be motivated by a hostility or Someone doesn’t have to prejudice, based on a persons hate you to commit these real or presumed religion, crimes against you, they may sexual orientation, race, only dislike the fact you are gender identity or disability.” disabled or gay for example. This might be difficult to prove It might be that someone and you may try to ignore it has shouted names at you, but it is really important that taken money from you or you let someone know if you told you to buy them things think you are being targeted.

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 20 09/11/2015 12:35:34 Staff and volunteers stand together against Hate Crimes.

It is sometimes hard to report MK CIL is a registered Hate incidents because you might Crime Reporting Centre so for be scared that things will get more information give us a call worse or don’t know if it will on 01908 231 344. Alternatively be taken seriously, if you are visit The Hate Crime Network worried or concerned just get www.hatecrimenetwork.org.uk in touch with us, we can help or call 01908 606 282. to support you take it further or just give some advice.

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 21 09/11/2015 12:35:35 News from ULOs: PACA MK

Parent & Carers Alliance (PACA) is an organisation run by parents and carers of children and young people aged 0 – 25 years old with disabilities or additional • Produce quarterly newsletters needs who live in Milton Keynes for all members. and our main aims are to work in partnership with service • Run social and family providers in health, education, events in the evenings, social care and leisure. weekends or school holidays with free refreshments and creche facilities. What we do: • Hold regular steering group meetings. • Consult with parents and • Run training events for carers through surveys parents and carers. and questionnaires to gain opinions and suggestions on how to improve services. How can I be involved? • Become a mystery • Direct parents and shopper and assess local carers to sources of services and activities. information and support. • Answer online questionnaires • Represent parents and carers and surveys about things on decision making boards that interest you. and panels to help improve • Come along to one of and develop services. our steering groups.

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 22 09/11/2015 12:35:35 • Become a parent We also have a website representative and attend www.pacamk.org and you meetings on behalf of PACA. can like us on facebook.

We are a very friendly, PACA welcoming group of parents c/o Carers Milton Keynes, and carers of young people and Margaret Powell House, children with disabilities and 439 Midsummer Boulevard, additional needs and understand Milton Keynes, MK9 3BN what you are going through. Mobile: 07852 526 057 Email: [email protected] For details of our next steering Facebook.com/ group meeting please get in parentsandcarersalliancemk touch. Why not come along and see what we are about.

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 23 09/11/2015 12:35:36 Online access guides: DisabledGo

DisabledGo provides detailed online access guides to a huge range of places that you will want to visit.

• Cinemas • Shops Providing • Hotels Independence • Hospitals and choice • Colleges • Sports grounds • Restaurants DisabledGo was founded in • Council offices 2000 by Dr Gregory Burke who, • Parks as a wheelchair user himself • Universities since the age of 16, is acutely aware of the barriers which • Historic landmarks disabled people face when trying • Tourist attractions to access leisure, education, employment and services in The list is almost endless. their community.

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 24 09/11/2015 12:39:47 The business was born out of the London Borough of of Gregory’s desire to break Croydon. 11 years on they down these barriers through remain a highly valued client. the provision of detailed online The last 10 years have been access information to a a period of rapid growth huge range of and DisabledGo is now the public places. UK’s leading provider of The power of access information. Working knowing that a in partnership with local particular venue authorities, universities, is suited to your colleges, NHS Trusts and individual needs private sector organisations, before leaving we now publish access home cannot be information to well over underestimated. 120,000 places of interest Everyone’s needs across the UK and the are different, and Republic of Ireland. with this in mind, Gregory embarked Yet, whilst the business has on 2 years of consultation with grown significantly since the disabled people across the UK. early days, we remain totally This in depth research identified committed to our founding all the types of information principles and particularly to that would be required to our commitment to grassroots determine whether a venue is consultation. In this way suited to an individual’s specific we ensure that the access requirements. The result of this information we provide is consultation was the creation of accurate, reliable, consistent, a highly detailed pan-disability user friendly and, above all, survey template which our highly that it reflects your demands trained surveyors use when and expectations as a user. visiting the places they assess. For more information The first online access guide visit their website: was published in 2002 on behalf www.disabledgo.com

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 25 09/11/2015 12:39:54 Do you need a lift? Community Car Scheme

Do you struggle to get to a doctor’s, dental, hospital or any other essential appointments?

CA:MK Community Car Service ● Woolstone is for you! We use local, friendly ● Simpson volunteer car drivers to provide ● on The Green a door to door service to get you ● Springfield where you need to be! Call 01908 ● Woughton Park 670 309 and speak to Laura or Tracy areas currently covered: An annual registration fee applies with mileage charges ● Ashland per journey. ● Walnut Tree ● Fenny Stratford Acorn House ● Walton & Walton Park 351 Midsummer Boulevard ● Fishermead Central Milton Keynes ● Gate MK9 3HP ● Oldbrook 01908 661 623 ● Willen [email protected] ● Passmore www.communityactionmk.org

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 26 09/11/2015 12:39:54 Give a lift to your community!

Volunteer do not have to travel to areas Drivers wanted! you are not familiar with and the voluntary role is totally Do you have some flexible, with you choosing free time? which journey to do, when and how often. You will need Are you a car owner your own car, and mileage and enjoy driving? allowance is paid. You will be asked to povide information Would you like to help people for the Disclosure & Barring in your local area by becoming Scheme and a full driving a volunteer car driver? licence check.

Do you live around Campbell For more information please Park, , Walton, don’t hesitate to get in touch Simpson and Ashland and/or with either Tracy Whitmore Fenny Stratford Parishes? or Laura Jeffery on 01908 670 309 or email: vdsmk@ We are looking for people communityactionmk.org willing to give their time to transport the elderly and Community Action: MK is disabled to a range of medical being supported by Milton appointments and social care Keynes Council and South activities. These are generally Northants Volunteer Bureau in Milton Keynes and local to set up and run a pilot area, but can occasionally be Community Car Services to Aylesbury and Oxford. You project in MIlton Keynes.

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 27 09/11/2015 12:39:54 Disability: Facts and Statistics

Demographics as likely as other children to • There are around 11.9 endure persistent bullying. million disabled people • Disabled people are around in the UK; this is roughly 3 times as likely to not hold 19% of the population. any qualifications compared compared • The prevalence of disability to non-disabled people, and rises with age: approximately around half as likely to hold 5% (800,000) of children, 16% a degree-level qualification. (5.8m) of working age adults • At the age of 18, disabled and 45% (5.3m) of people of young people are more State Pension age are disabled. likely than their non- • At least 56% of all disabled disabled peers to not be people have an impairment in any form of education, relating to mobility. employment or training. • 4 out of 5 disabled people acquire their disability Poverty and Social Exclusion during their lives. • Disabled people are • By 2020 it is estimated significantly more likely to be that nearly 60% of people victims of crime than non- over 50 will have a long- disabled people. This gap is term health condition. largest amongst 16-34 year- olds where 39% of disabled Education people reported having been • Primary school pupils a victim of crime compared to in with special 28% of non-disabled people. educational needs are twice • More than 1,700 disability

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 28 09/11/2015 12:39:55 hate crimes were recorded Employment by police in England and • There is a 30% gap between Wales in 2011-12. the number of disabled • Disabled people are roughly people of a working age in twice as likely to live in poverty employment (46.3%) and as non-disabled adults. non-disabled people of a • Disabled people’s day- working age in employment to-day living costs are (76.4%); this represents 25% higher than those of over 2 million people. non-disabled people. • 44.3% of working age disabled • More than 55% of people with people are economically disabilities reportedly have no inactive. This figure is nearly savings, compared with 12% 4 times higher than non- of the general population. disabled people (11.5%).

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 29 09/11/2015 12:40:01 Disability: Facts and Statistics

• Disabled people are Housing significantly more likely to • Only 5% of homes in England experience unfair treatment at are fully disability-friendly, work than non-disabled people. based on the English Housing In 2008, 19% of disabled survey visitability criteria. people experienced unfair treatment at work compared to • Disabled people are more 13% of non-disabled people. likely than non-disabled people to live in a deprived • Disabled men experience area, and are more likely an 11% pay gap compared to live in poor housing. with non-disabled men; • Over 40% of disabled young this figure doubles doubles to to22% 22% people aged between 16 and between disabled and 24 live in accommodation that non-disabled women. does not meet their needs.

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 30 09/11/2015 12:40:01 • In 2014, 54% of disabled people who have looked for accessible homes said they found them difficult to find, ranking them above 8 out of 10 on a ‘difficulty scale’. • There is an estimated shortage of 700,000 accessible homes in the UK.

Social and Cultural Life • In 2012/13, disabled Disability in the WorldWorld people (29.3%) were far • 15%of the world’s population less likely to participate in are disabled – equivalent sport compared to those to 1 billion people. This without a longstanding is likely to increase in the illness or disability (51.4%). future because of population • In 2012/13, disabled people growth, medical advances had a lower arts and longer life expectancy. engagement rate • 80% of people with disabilities (72.6%) than non- live in developing countries. disabled people • Over 400 million people (80.9%). This with disabilities live below could be due the poverty line. to barriers, for example • Health and rehabilitation a lack of services are unaffordable suitable transport to for over 50% of people arts facilities or a lack of with disabilities in hearing loops at the venue developing countries. that would enable disabled people to engage. Source: www.livability.org.uk/

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CIL_Teamtalk_Autumn_2015_1-32.indd 31 09/11/2015 12:40:03 Tel: 0300 200 0084 (charged at local rate) Minicom: 0300 456 2364 email: [email protected] www.pohwer.net

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