Ealing Centre for Independent Living. ECIL is an organisation of disabled people working to eliminate the barriers preventing disabled people from living full and independent lives.
Come to ECIL for everything you want to know about Disability, but were too afraid to ask. We offer advice, information and we can help you get what you need to live an independent life. It's FREE to join, so why not become a member.
Venue of the month - July '10
Mehfil - Southall
Forming part of an understated hotel just a short walk from Southall mainline railway station, Mehfil is a contemporary restaurant serving traditional Indian cuisine. The restaurant is wheelchair friendly with moveable tables and chairs, flat access from the street and a fully accessible toilet.
Events and Activities
Disability Connect meetings
The next DC meeting will be held on Tuesday 13th July '10, 2pm-4pm, at 1 Bayham Road, W13. The main topic is the DC Housing Charter. Housing is a major issue for disabled people. The system for allocating accessible properties is failing and so is the system for making existing properties accessible. The charter is now in draft form so we are still able to include more examples of how this has affected individual disabled people, so come and share your experiences with us. Plus a discussion on how we can effectively promote the charter. Usha Prema, LBE, will follow with information on Personalisation, Individual Budgets and the Stroke Services. Finally, Peter Vittles, ECVS, will be available to talk to regarding disability hate crime.
Direct Payments User Group
The last meeting took place on 15th December '09. Gordon Crighton (from LBE’s Personalisation Team) gave an update on LBE’s plans for offering an alternative means of paying Direct Payments, which could be a pre-paid card scheme.
Go to our Direct Payments page
Latest news
Manual Handling and Back Care Workshop on Wednesday 21st July '10
The Carers' Centre is hosting a 'Manual Handling and Back Care' workshop, 10am-12pm, at 46 South Ealing Road, W5 4QA. Admission is £10, payable at Reception. Please book on 020 8840 1566 or email carers@ecil.org.
ECIL's Summer BBQ on Friday 20th August '10
Come along and join us for this popular annual event. From 2.00pm till 5.00pm at Bayham Road, W13 for delicious food, drinks and lots of socialising.
ECIL Picture House - The Princess and the Frog - Friday 23rd July
Disney's Oscar winning return to hand drawn animation. Hot dog supper (meat & veg) £2.50 @ 6pm. Film starts 6.30pm. Please phone Daniel to book on 020 8280 2273. Please pay in advance.
Events coming up
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Jul
Bridge - morning session £5, afternoon session supervised, with English Bridge Union teacher. £6 per session, £3 if on means tested benefits.
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Jul
Tai Chi session - gentle exercise technique, to promote mental and physical well being, taught by a qualified coach. £3 per session.
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Jul
Carers Central - Drop in for coffee, cake and conversation.
