The story of Disabled people’s struggle to abolish home care charging in Hammersmith & Fulham
To mark European Independent Living Day 2026, we invite you to join an online screening of £12.40 an Hour for a Shower — a powerful film documenting Disabled people’s fight for the right to live independently in the community.
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Organised by the Hammersmith and Fulham Coalition Against Cuts (HAFCAC), this screening will take place on Zoom and forms part of the wider European Independent Living Day event, bringing together advocates and allies from across Europe.
About the film
The film tells the story of Disabled people in Hammersmith & Fulham who, starting in 2006, resisted attempts by the local council to introduce charges for essential home care support, basically, placing a price on the support needed to live independently.
What followed was eight years of sustained, grassroots campaigning led by Disabled people themselves.
In 2014, the campaign succeeded. The council scrapped the policy, with its leader stating that “disability shall not be taxed” (a landmark moment that remains in place today).
This film captures that journey:
- the resistance against discriminatory policies
- the power of collective action
- and the importance of Disabled people leading decisions that affect their lives
Event details
📅 Date: 5 of May
🕒 Time: 19:00 CEST
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)
🎬 Format: Film screening followed by discussion
👉 Register to the screening by clicking here
👉Click here to learn more about the European Independent Living Day Hybrid Event