Disabled People and Carers

Disabled People and Carers

We aim to help residents to live safely and independently, supported in their own homes or in a care home.

These pages provide links to more detailed information about social care services for adults in Westminster, in addition to other resources for disabled people.

The Social Model of Disability

The barriers encountered by disabled people may be organisational, personal or physical aspects of society. For instance, buildings that are difficult to get into, poor information, or people's negative attitudes. The ‘Social Model’ sees disabled people as having the same wants, needs and aspirations as non-disabled people, and seeking fair treatment.

Westminster City Council has adopted the Social Model of Disability. This means that it will seek to act inclusively, and will examine opportunities for changes that can reasonably be made in the way it is organised to achieve this.

Westminster's Disability Equality Scheme

The council’s Disability Equality Scheme (2006-09), and the general duty of the council under the Disability Discrimination Act, is part of a wider equalities strategy. You can also find out about what the council is doing to make its buildings accessible.

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Directgov provides a single point of online access to government services and information. This includes employment, financial support, rights, education, independent living and much more. www.direct.gov.uk/DisabledPeople

The Office for Disability Issues is a new government body that aims to co-ordinate disabled people's interests. www.officefordisability.gov.uk