On Wed, 03 Feb 1999 11:13:10 GMT, you wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>The following press release has been placed on Disability Net at the
>address below along with an earlier page explaining the situation in
>more detail. I am not involved in the organisation but have been asked
>to help them spread the word. Please pass this message on to your
>relevant contacts.
>
>http://www.disabilitynet.co.uk/info/indliving/lambethcilocc.html
>
>Regards,
>
>Paul Matthews, Disability Net
>Disability Information, News and Related Services
>http://www.disabilitynet.co.uk/
>mailto:[log in to unmask]
>Tel +44 (0)1773 824343 Fax +44 (0)1773 824353
>
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> Hoddle STEWS!!!
> But in Lambeth, Disabled people are BOILING mad...
>
> Occupation of Disabled People's Centre
> as Lambeth Council axes funds
>
>Tonight, 1/2/99, Disabled People have taken action to save the only
>centre that provides services BY Disabled People FOR Disabled People in
>one of the poorest London boroughs.
>
>The working occupation means services will still be open to Disabled
>People in the borough, these include services such as Direct Payments
>Project, the Talking Newspaper, social club and others. This occupation
>is using tactics of non-violent civil disobedience and is supported by
>the Disabled People's Direct Action Network (DAN).
>
>While the storm over Hoddle's ill advised remarks continues, local
>councils are routinely and without publicity slashing Disabled People's
>Community Care, other essential services and the community projects.
>
>Disabled People occupying the centre are demanding negotiations with
>Lambeth Council, a right to reply against the Council's report, which we
>believe, with its inaccuracies has been used to completely withdraw the
>funding, with the resultant cut in services and loss of jobs.
>
>We call for a full inquiry.
>
>We demand that a meeting be held with the Director and Chair of Social
>Services and/or the Chief Executive.
>
>For further information please contact: 0961 887 171
>
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