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
Why won’t anyone fund clinical training for PAs? Katy’s Story
Katy employs her own PA, Gemma, through a Direct Payment. Gemma needs clinical training to manage Katy's suprapubic catheter safely, something most PAs are never trained for, because no funding route covers it. Without it, Katy ...
New government action plan for unpaid carers
A new cross-government action plan for unpaid carers has been published, aiming to identify carers earlier and connect them to support sooner. Nearly one in 10 people in England is an unpaid carer. The plan sets ...
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, ...
