Essex Coalition of Disabled People (ECDP) is delighted to announce we have been successful in a bid to the Department of Health to support the development of a Centre for Inclusive Living (CIL) in Cambridgeshire. ECDP will become a mentor to a wide range of disability groups in Cambridgeshire supporting them to establish their own user-led organisation. The bid was only one of three in the whole country which was funded and the project will start in April and last for 13 months.

Mike Adams, Chief Executive of ECDP, commented: "This is excellent news for disabled people in Cambridgeshire and will provide a real voice, bringing together those in all parts of the county. It is also recognition for the work carried out by ECDP and we are delighted to be able to share our knowledge and expertise. Every county should have a Centre for Inclusive Living to represent the views and needs of disabled people and we look forward to a successful project!"

Lynn Hester, from Cambridgeshire, said: "This funding is crucial to further develop involvement and influence of disabled people in Cambridgeshire. I hope all disabled people in the county will take full advantage of working on this project to improve our services and choices."

For further information on the project, please contact Rich Watts, Director of Operations.