Our impact

"We can't overstate the gratitude to you for the considerable amount of time you spent with us but equally for the clarity of your explanation of the inner workings of the personal budget process"

Every year we celebrate our achievements and the impact of our charity and social enterprise. Here are some of the highlights of the last year! Read more about our work in the 2018/19 Impact Report.

Care service expands with new offices opening near Chichester and in Burgess Hill
Win West Sussex County Council Direct Payment Information & Advice contract
New service launch! Respite services for carers in Adur
Fundraising for disabled people led social activities
New trustees Jo Tuck and Claire Poke join the Board
Co-produce Strong and Vibrant Communities Conference to explore better outcomes for our communities
Finalists of West Sussex Partners in Care Accolades Awards
Volunteers generously gave over a 1,000 hours of their time!
Direct Payment customer wins Skills for Care Best Individual Employer award.

Impact Reports

2018/19 Impact Report

2017/18 Impact Report

2016/17 Impact Report

2015/16 Impact Report

Latest

Support Assistant DP1414

Job Title: Support Assistant Location: Crawley Hourly rate: £11 Reference: DP1414 Hours/shifts: 5.5 hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, totalling 16.5 per week. This will also to be cover for holiday and sickness of our other PA. I am a 52 year old lady living at home with my parents. I need support with accessing the community particular the day center I visit.
Personal Buddy SR1694

Job Title: Personal Buddy Location: Liphook Hourly rate: £11.95 Reference: SR1694 Hours/shifts: 5 hours during the week, potentially around end of school time. I will mainly need you to occupy him when he gets in, play with him and suggest activities that he may want to engage in.
Domestic and Social Assistant HCC1103

Job Title: Domestic and Social Assistant Location: Romsey Hourly rate: £11 per hour Reference: HCC1103 Hours/shifts: 38 hours available per week We currently have three gorgeous boys (5, 4 and a 7 month old). We are looking to find a permanent full time Domestic and Social assistant to help me with the household and my beautiful boys.
Personal Assistant/ Carer DP2143a

Job Title: Personal Assistant/Carer Location: Burgess Hill Hourly rate: £10.50 per hour week days / £14.00 weekends and bank holidays Reference: DP2143a Hours/shifts: Evening shifts 7.30pm – 9.00pm at least one night a week, possibly more. I am looking for a carer for my 25 year old son to undertake shifts at our home in Burgess Hill on occasional evenings

Independent Lives presents...
The life changing impact of my Direct Payment

I have been receiving Direct Payments for the past two years now, and they’ve completely changed my life.
Reports and publications

The Independent Living Strategy Group has published a report on local authority charges for social care, exploring whether and to what extent the practice of charging is undermining people’s wellbeing.
Our vision, mission and values

Our vision is a fairer society where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Making an impact

Many thanks, I just have to say how efficient and helpful you are and I know it may be just a small thing, but it makes a difference to families like us.