Independent Lives is proud to join the campaign in support of social care reform. Read more
If you have received PPE from the local authority or local resilience forum, the Department of Health and Social Care is looking for your thoughts. Read more
Independent Lives has been awarded an overall rating of ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the third time running. Read more
We're offering free respite to carers to give you the time to attend Carers Week events with peace of mind, knowing that your loved one is in safe hands. Read more
The University of Warwick is looking for Year 11 students with autism, cerebral palsy, or dyslexia to take part in a three-year research project. Read more
There is now widespread access to asymptomatic testing across the UK in the form of lateral flow tests (LFT) for personal assistants (PAs). Read more
A new website designed to help answer common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine launched this week. Read more
You can now book a supervised COVID-19 test at your nearest pharmacy in West Sussex. Read more
Skills for Care in partnership with East Sussex County Council (ESCC), Adult Social Care Training Team have developed a guide on how to support disabled people with some of the current COVID-19 challenges. Click here to read. Read more
Skills For Care have released their Annual Individual Employers & Personal Assistants Report. Click here to read. Read more
If you would like to work but are finding it hard to get a job, the Routes team can support you on your journey into employment in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. Read more
There are elections taking place across the UK on 6th May. Mencap have produced a series of easy read guides covering everything you need to know. Read more
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust are offering a dedicated quiet COVID-19 vaccination session for people who may need more time for their appointment. Read more
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the NHS is offering free training and resources to all care workers (including PAs) as a part of the Stop Look Care project. Read more
The Department of Health and Social Care have updated their COVID-19 testing policy for eligible personal assistants in England. Read more
Social care workers who sleep during night shifts are entitled to the national minimum wage only when they are awake and supporting people who require overnight support services. Read more
The Independent Lives hospital discharge service, Home First, has helped over 500 people to get home from hospital since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Read more
Independent Lives is proud to support the #socialcarefuture movement calling on Ministers to break their silence on the future funding of social care. Read more
Young Voices are offering some free, online Easter activities for young people with SEND. Read more
West Sussex residents who have no means to get to their COVID-19 vaccination appointment will be able to book a free return journey to attend. Read more
Take action to tackle loneliness among disabled people and play your part in making society more inclusive. Read more
Scope has launched its Disability Energy Advice Service, which aims to work with disabled people and support them with increased energy costs. Read more
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has launched a new inquiry to investigate how COVID-19 has impacted adult social care sector. Read more
The West Sussex County Council Young Carers team have released new information detailing advice and support available to young carers in the county. Read more