Loneliness Archives - Camden Disabled People's Voices

Police and courts not doing enough to combat crime and anti-social behaviour, say two CDA members

In this piece Jill talks about her own experience of threatening and anti-social behaviour and she interviews fellow community reporter Gloria about a knife attack on her son. The story also presents figures on crime and anti-social behaviour in Camden.

Reported 6 days ago by Jill

Long read

My housing association is still mistreating me, says Gloria

In this long piece, Gloria explains how her housing association is continuing to let her down by failing to tackle her neighbour's anti-social behaviour or make the home adaptations she needs as a disabled person. The story also talks about a recent report that reveals how the victims of anti-social behaviour are so often failed by councils.

Reported 1 week ago by Gloria Bradley

Audio Stories Long read

CDA reporters challenge Lime’s glowing report on London scheme

In this report, Jill and Tom challenge the glowing claims made by Lime about its operations in London between 2019 and 2023. We found several of its key claims are false or meaningless and we remain concerned about the impact of Lime bikes on disabled people's quality of life.

Reported 1 month ago by Jill

Reports

We must get our voices heard, says Mick

In this short piece, Mick says getting disability stories covered in the local press and this site is good, but that disabled people, CDA and the Disability Oversight Panel must be bolder and more radical in our fight for change.

Police and courts not doing enough to combat crime and anti-social behaviour, say two CDA members

My housing association is still mistreating me, says Gloria

CDA reporters challenge Lime’s glowing report on London scheme

We must get our voices heard, says Mick

Unempathetic attitudes cause disablist discrimination, says Mick

My journey to happy to talk benches

The Blue Badge blues

How the social model of disability has empowered me – by Mick Farrant

Camden Disability Action calls for Kentish Town Tube to be made step-free

Is there a doctor in the house?

Camden green-lights e-bikes despite anti-social parking

Disabled Lives Matter so take accessibility seriously, says Mick

From the Temple of Doom to Community Rooms – the life of Michael Camden

Camden’s inaccessible infrastructure affects my mental health, says Anna

Service providers’ lack of understanding makes living with impairments much harder, says Mick

From Idi Amin to local bins – Mick Farrant’s decades-long battles for justice

Bin policy lifts the lid on rubbish attitude to disabled people, says Mick

The day my boy was stabbed, by Gloria

Swain’s Lane crossings much safer now, says Mary

Cost of living making every mealtime feel like ‘the last supper’, says Jill

Chatty cafe schemes help fight loneliness

Keeping calm on public transport

I don’t feel supported by my support workers, says Fatima

Housing association has let me down, says CDA member

Lack of toilets at Hampstead Cemetery an ‘absolute disgrace’, says CDA member

Quiet, polite protests don’t work, says Oliver

Mary reports on the thorny problem of Camden’s street clutter

Inaccessible health clinic leaves Mik in despair

Thomas’ ideal work scenario

I’ve learned how to make my events even more powerful, says Oliver

I’m being pushed in the wrong direction – Tayo on his employment experiences

Bullied from Reception to Year 10 – Fatima’s school years

Disabled people need homes not hospitals, says Oliver

Pavement obstructions make shopping trips a nightmare, says Mary

Meet my friend pain

Mary recommends audio-described cinema shows

They believed I was an abomination – Quillias on his school days

Doctors wouldn’t listen to me, says Sarah

Discrimination is partly to blame for my pain, says Jill

My pain is overlooked because I’m Disabled, says Mik

‘Relaxed’ performances make theatre accessible

Fatima releases video on Zoom course

Not very NICE! Mik rails against guidelines on long term pain

My condition is more than skin deep, says Fatima

Arlington road consultations a sham, claims Mik

Hire-bikes must not be left on pavements says Mary

ULEZ forced me to splash out on new motor says Jill

My conversation starter posters will help beat loneliness, says Oliver

Expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone deals blow to Camden’s Disabled drivers

Sarah uncovers maze of access issues around HS2

Fatima presses on with mission to teach Zoom

Bridging the generational divides – Oliver’s work gathers pace

Ramping up the victories – Anna campaign makes local pub accessible

Cycle lanes and LTNs not blocking ambulances, research finds

Camden’s inaccessible streets and services make me feel unwanted, says Mik

No reasonable adjustments made in employment or interviews, says new reporter Nadia

Meet new reporter Jay

Police and courts not doing enough to combat crime and anti-social behaviour, say two CDA members

My housing association is still mistreating me, says Gloria

CDA reporters challenge Lime’s glowing report on London scheme

We must get our voices heard, says Mick

Unempathetic attitudes cause disablist discrimination, says Mick

My journey to happy to talk benches

The Blue Badge blues

How the social model of disability has empowered me – by Mick Farrant

Camden Disability Action calls for Kentish Town Tube to be made step-free

Is there a doctor in the house?

Camden green-lights e-bikes despite anti-social parking

Disabled Lives Matter so take accessibility seriously, says Mick

From the Temple of Doom to Community Rooms – the life of Michael Camden

Camden’s inaccessible infrastructure affects my mental health, says Anna

Service providers’ lack of understanding makes living with impairments much harder, says Mick

From Idi Amin to local bins – Mick Farrant’s decades-long battles for justice

Bin policy lifts the lid on rubbish attitude to disabled people, says Mick

The day my boy was stabbed, by Gloria

Swain’s Lane crossings much safer now, says Mary

Cost of living making every mealtime feel like ‘the last supper’, says Jill

Chatty cafe schemes help fight loneliness

Keeping calm on public transport

I don’t feel supported by my support workers, says Fatima