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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) wants to hear people’s views on fair pay agreements for adult social care workers, including Personal Assistants (PAs). The standard consultation is now closed, but there is still time to take part in the Easy Read consultation, which remains open. What is the consultation about? DHSC is

Independent Lives is pleased to announce that, following a recent office refurbishment, our newly updated Community Hub and Training Suite are now available to hire. Located in Worthing town centre, these flexible spaces are ideal for meetings, training sessions, workshops and community activities. Designed with accessibility in mind, the rooms offer a professional yet welcoming

Uniting communities, raising disability awareness, overcoming challenges in the face of adversity and the power of positivity We are delighted to announce George Dowell MBE, esteemed owner of Worthing Football Club and a prominent leader within our community, has accepted the role of Patron at Independent Lives. George’s remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to inclusion

At Independent Lives, we’re proud to be working with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to offer work experience placements for people who are looking to return to employment. Our four-week placements provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals who may have been out of the job market for some time or who

Independent Lives is delighted to let you know that from 1 October 2025, we will be providing support for people managing their Direct Payments in Wiltshire. If you live in Wiltshire and receive a Direct Payment, you can now access our friendly, knowledgeable team for advice, guidance, and practical help to make the most of

Independent Lives is proud to have supported University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) in achieving Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) status. As a Disability Confident Leader ourselves, we validated UHSussex’s self-assessment, providing expert guidance, constructive feedback, and clear communication throughout the process. This achievement underlines our commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces and supporting organisations

West Sussex County Council is reviewing its Adult Social Care Strategy (2022–2025) and wants to hear from local residents. This is your chance to provide feedback on key priorities, including: Building relationships and connections Supporting empowerment Staying at home Addressing gaps in services Promoting inclusion and tackling inequalities The survey is open to anyone living

Seven Independent Lives superheroes completed the epic Superhero Series all-inclusive tri event at the idyllic Dorney Lake in Windsor on Saturday 16 August. Wetsuits, bikes, capes and superpowers were in full action from Jack, Tyler, Emma, Steph, Cherry, Mike and Poppy who between them completed over 63km of activities before lunchtime. Pushing themselves out of

Great news for Individual Employers and their Personal Assistants (PAs) across England! Independent Lives has been awarded funding from Skills for Care to provide fully-funded training courses and workbooks for those who employ their own PAs. This will run from 11th July 2025 until 31st March 2026, subject to availability. If funding runs out before 31st

Today, staff from Independent Lives joined fellow voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) learning disability providers, care workers, and people who use social care services outside Chichester County Hall to demand an appropriate fee uplift in the face of rising costs and financial pressures on the sector. The demonstration, organised by the Sussex Learning Disability