I went to
meeting with Linda Riordan MP at Halifax Town Hall on the 17th
October.
· I said I would like to talk about
Independent Living Fund this is ok?
· She said we have talked about this
before.
· I said now it is fine but next year
big change my life without support for me, I don’t want my parents look after
me and I won’t go to care home this will be terrible.
· She said I totally agree, I always
will help you and make sure government will support disabled people.
· I said how many disabled people have
Independent Living Fund in Calderdale?
· She said I will find out for you. I
know we had this is meeting before and it’s not been really helpful for you.
· I said how many MPs decided have
Independent Living Find?
· She said maybe 2 or 3 but I’m not
100% sure.
· I said it means they have decided
disabled people have Independent Living Fund.
· She said we will ask these questions
to council.
· I said it is important for me I need
have personal assistants because I’m busy life but if without I stay at home
every day do nothing and I will have mind health problem.
· She said don’t worry, I will support you
as my mother is disabled and I understand where you coming from. I know you are
busy person I will try my best.
· I said thank you, I believe disabled
people should have rights and choice.
· She said I agree. We had disabled
girl came on Monday and wanted same support as you. You need to make sure you
keep in touch and let me know if there is any change in the future.
I think this
meeting went well but I think Linda should research more about Independent
Living Fund and support for disabled people in Calderdale. She said agree but I
think it is not working and she said will ask council but I think her
responsible job MP. I didn’t know she has disabled mother same David Cameron
had disabled son but they should know about it. I really hope Linda will take
this seriously because this will affect disabled people in the future.
End meeting
I felt emotional because first time I can do myself with my new PA.
