Independent Lives

PA Pages

Click here to visit PA Pages, our service which lists personal assistants looking for work as well as disabled employers looking for people to support them to live independently. Read more
Friends of Independent Lives

Find out about our free membership programme. Join us and help to shape a better future for Independent Lives and the people who use our services. Read more
Independent Lives training

Independent Lives provides a wide range of quality training courses, delivered by experienced and fully qualified trainers. Read more
COVID-19 information and advice for direct payment employers

The latest information and advice for direct payment employers, directly from Independent Lives. Read more

Working together to change lives

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

A guide to employing personal assistants using your direct payment

If you're considering employing personal assistants using your direct payment, then our handy video guide is the best place to start.

In less than 15 minutes, this short video will explain the key roles and responsibilities of becoming an employer using a direct payment.

PA Pages

Working together to change lives

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

A guide to employing personal assistants using your direct payment