Reports and publications

Independent Lives is part of Independent Living Strategy Group. Read their report on local authority charging for support: Charging for Support - Independent Living Strategy Group Report, November 2018
Independent Lives Business Strategy 2018-2020
Impact Report 2018/19
Impact Report 2017/18
Impact Report 2016/17
Impact Report 2015/16
Vision 2020 Business Strategy Consultation Summary
Engagement in 2016 summary
Quality Policy
Response to UNCRPD priorities - October 2016
Response to Accessibility in the Built Environment October - 2016
Call for evidence - PIP Review - September 2016
Creating Connections magazine: Summer 2016
Creating Connections magazine: Spring 2017

Latest

Your April 2020 Children and Young People newsletter

This issue is a special edition of the Children and Young Person’s e-news aimed at those who are currently at home with their children.
Support/ Care Assistant AH185

Job Title: Support/care assistant Location: Thornton Heath Hourly rate: £10/hour Reference: AH185 Hours/shifts: Average 7 hours per week, estimated to be 1 hour a day at lunch time or early afternoon. I’m an older person with mobility issues but still enjoy getting out and about on my mobility scooter.
Personal Support Assistant DP5840

Job Title: Personal Support Assistant Location: Shoreham Hourly rate: £10 - £15 (Depending on experience) Reference: DP5840 Hours/shifts: 5 – 10 hours a week (will be discussed at interview) I am a gentleman looking for support to enable me to remain as independent as I can be.
Personal Assistant JW7012

Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Haywards Heath Hourly rate: £10 Reference:JW7012 Hours/shifts: 21 hours per week, 3 hours a day Flexibility with hours. Applications welcome for all or some of the shifts so please detail your availability on your application. I am a 41 year old lady looking for support with basic care needs, housekeeping and cooking meals for me and my family

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Payroll services for people with a Direct Payment

Employ care and support staff but find payroll daunting? Our dedicated payroll team can help.

We offer a complete payroll package, guiding you through legislation and advising you on pensions, tax, national insurance, maternity pay, sick pay, tax credits and student loans.
About our Care Service

Our Care Service provides quality care and support across West Sussex. We can provide you with the assistance you need to manage many aspects of daily living, helping you to stay independent
Working at Independent Lives

Exciting new opportunity to work at Independent Lives.
What we do

Independent Lives is a user-led charity working with disabled people, people with support needs, and carers, to enable people to lead full, active and independent lives.
Direct Payment Information & Advice Service

Direct Payment Information & Advice Service offers you support face-to-face, via Zoom and over the phone. You can also access free guidance, template and other resources.
Recruitment Solutions

Our Recruitment Solutions service allows you to plan ahead for unexpected recruitment costs and simplifies the recruitment process.
Disability Related Expenses explained
Social groups

This page is full of social groups and activities - as well as links to other organisation's social calendars. Get social with like-minded people, from coffees - to online forums - take your pick!
Banking Administration Service

Want to take control of your care and support without the added responsibility of managing a Direct Payment bank account? Our Banking Administration Service is for you.