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 - August
Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Ealing Broadway
The Gourmet Burger Kitchen is located on Haven Green, a short distance north of Ealing Broadway station. The venue has a raised floor, accessed by an internal ramp, with plenty of room and moveable tables and chairs. The toilet is accessible, but you will need to ask a member of staff for the key.
Events and Activities
Disability Connect meeting - Tuesday 28th October '08
The next Disability Connect meeting, at 1 Bayham Road, W13, 2pm - 4pm, will be held on Tuesday 28th October '08. The agenda is not finalised at the moment but we will probably be discussing how Disability Connect can participate effectively in the Partnership Board structure.
Direct Payments User Group
Join the group if you have questions and issues about Direct Payments. We do not have a date for the next meeting, at the moment. We are now talking about getting the support workers job evaluated to strengthen the case for increased money at weekends and for 24 hour periods.
Go to our Direct Payments page
Latest news
ECIL wins User-led Organisation bid
The Government has published an Independent Living Strategy. ECIL is one of the first organisations to be awarded funding, to breath life into this strategy. Over the next year, we will be working with carers to increase our links with users.
LBE's Comprehensive Equality Scheme 2007-2009
Please click on the title of this article to display the final version of LBE's Comprehensive Equality Scheme 2007-2009.
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Events coming up
8
Aug
Bridge - morning session £2.50, afternoon session supervised, with English Bridge Union teacher. £6 per session, £3 if on means tested benefits.
11
Aug
Gentle Keep Fit
Not stressful and a chance to socialise.
14
Aug
Boccia - another chance to try this paralympic sport. ECIL's newly trained Boccia coach, Yuusuf Guuled, teams up with Jaspaul Singh.


