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
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
Chris volunteers regularly at Independent Lives and made a huge amount of candy floss volunteering at the Halloween Fundraiser Fun Day. Chris talks about the importance of fundraising to support disabled people to take part in social activities. Read more
In 2018 we launched our membership programme so people with support needs and carers can influence the direction of our charity and how we develop our services. Martin Osment shares why he is a member of Independent Lives. Read more
I have been receiving Direct Payments for the past two years now, and they’ve completely changed my life. Read more
Last week Independent Lives welcomed Charles from Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) for his third sector placement. This is the first time a placement has been made following the introduction of the scheme. Read more
Leanne has been a support worker with the Independent Lives Care Service since May 2011. As the Care Service turns 10, we caught up with her to find out more about her and her role. Read more
You are what makes Independent Lives one of the best places in the country to work. In the last year we not only supported 1,400 disabled people through the Direct Payment Information and Advice service, our care service also provided 42,211 hours of care and support. Read more
We have a great team and really good culture. When I joined Independent Lives we were working to set up support for Direct Payments to enable choice and control and these core values are still very much alive across the whole organisation today. Read more