Independent lives is a user-led charity working to change the lives of disabled people, people with support needs and carers.

Young woman and man with Down syndrome smiling in front of a laptop

Independent lives is a user-led charity working to change the lives of disabled people, people with support needs and carers.

Working together to change lives

Independent Lives is a user-led charity working to change the lives of disabled people, people with support needs and carers. Our vision is for a fair society where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

PA Pages

Independent Lives operate a separate website devoted to the management of Direct Payments and the recruitment of personal assistants.

Friends of Independent Lives

Friends of Independent Lives is our free membership programme which aims to allow as many people as possible to help shape the services which we provide.

Careers

Independent Lives employs a diverse workforce across a variety of roles. We offer our staff great benefits and career progression opportunities.

Latest news

Mar 15 2024

Debbie’s story

Debbie has been using Independent Lives services since 2007. She lives in Horsham. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) when I was in my early twenties. I was hit by a car, and immediately after ...

Mar 13 2024

Maxine and Lottie’s story 

Maxine has been using Independent Lives services since 2023. She lives in Worthing with Lottie and her husband.    I had Lottie in 2003, which, looking back on it now, seems a lifetime ago. I didn’t know ...

Jan 30 2024

Beyond assumptions: The Ask Don’t Assume campaign

Our comms volunteer Sarah gives her personal perspective on the Government’s 'Ask Don’t Assume' campaign.   As a disabled person, do non-disabled people make assumptions about you and/or your abilities or give help or advice when you don’t want ...