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 an accessible society where disabled people experience autonomy, choice, and control in their lives.
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
Independent Lives to Deliver CETR Reviews Across South of England
We are delighted to announce we have been awarded the contract to provide Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETRs) across the South East and South West of England, starting 1 June 2026. What are CETRs? Care, ...
THRIVE 2026: A morning that proved disability belongs at the centre of everything
Independent Lives brought together speakers, supporters and changemakers for a landmark half-day conference celebrating 25 years of putting disabled people first. On Thursday 16 April, Worthing Football Club played host to something rather special. THRIVE 2026 ...
We’re continuing to support Direct Payments in West Sussex — and we’re excited about what’s next
We're delighted to share that Independent Lives has been awarded the contract to continue delivering Direct Payment support across West Sussex for the third time. The new contract started in April 2026 and will run for ...
