Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? Find out about this thirty one year old international event that seems to have taken many Brits by surprise. Read more
If your PA is an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, they can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living and working in the UK after 30 June 2021. If their application is successful, they will get either settled or pre-settled status. Read more
As we come to the end of Carers Week, we spoke to one of our customers about why we should all support better breaks for unpaid carers. Read more
As a part of Carers Week, Independent Lives spoke to Glen about her role as an informal carer, and why it’s so important to raise awareness of what carers do. Read more
As a part of Dementia Action Week, Independent Lives spoke to Liz about her husband’s dementia diagnosis, and how she found the support she needed with our Carers' Respite service. Read more
For Dementia Action Week, Independent Lives spoke to Sandra, about her mum’s diagnosis of dementia and how Direct Payments have changed things for the better. Read more
A mental health recovery journey can be long with many hurdles. But it’s a worthwhile one. After a weekend that seemed to go on forever, today felt like a step forward in the right direction and I can see the sun starting to filter through the clouds. Read more
'When you hear hoofbeats behind you, don’t expect to see a zebra.' This mantra has been instilled in medical students for decades. In this blog post, Steph Rolf speaks candidly about her experience with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and why sometimes, the zebra is exactly what you should be looking for. Read more
Steph answers questions on Peer Leadership, lived experience and the power that learning gives you. Read more
Gareth Shephard, Information & Communications Adviser at Independent Lives writes about parity of care for adults with Cerebral Palsy. Read more
What does it take to be a Peer Leader? What's the programme about and who is it for? Why should you join? Jo answers these questions and more. Read more
In 2008, Colin took on the role of caring for his father, Malcolm. In this post he talks about his experiences and the benefits of becoming a Peer Leader. Read more