Thanks to the support and funding from Skills for Care, Independent Lives & Disabled People's Voice Hampshire, we offer the below free training for Personal Assistants and people in receipt of Direct Payments. Read further information about free training.
And in Croydon, thanks to the kind support of Croydon Borough Council we offer free training to Personal Assistants, and are running free welcome events so Croydon residents can find out more about the new Croydon PA Support Service.
Choose and book your free training session below
A general welcome to Independent Lives and chance to find out more about our services. Free to attend. Read more
An opportunity to book a 1:1 meeting with a member of Independent Lives staff. Read more
A chance to look through our Direct Payment employer handbook with a facilitator. Read more
Skills for Care has funded this first aid training for Personal Assistants, so you can attend for no cost to you or your employer. There are also paid-for places for other care and support workers. Read more
This training session will provide a thorough overview of basic first aid, and as well as demonstrations, there will be opportunities to join in and practise. Free to attend for PAs supporting Croydon residents, thanks to One Croydon funding. Read more
Interested in working as a Personal Assistant and want to find out more? This session is free to attend thanks to One Croydon, and gives you an outline of what this rewarding and flexible role involves. Read more
This training is aimed at Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers and Personal Assistants who need to understand administering and managing medication. Read more
Manual handling training has plenty of practical demonstrations and opportunities to join in. It's suitable for those just starting out in a role where moving people is required, or for those looking for a refresher. Read more
Free to Croydon based Personal Assistants. Manual handling training has plenty of practical demonstrations and opportunities to join in. It's suitable for those just starting out in a role where moving people is required, or for those looking for a refresher. Read more