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 2019/20
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
Quality Report 2019
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

Personal Support Assistant DP6954

Job Title: Personal Support assistant Location: East Preston, Littehampton Hourly rate: £10 per hour for care. Tutor depending on experience level Reference: DP6954 Hours/shifts: 12-20 hours per week Our son is just turning 11 years old and he has severe to moderate learning difficulties.
Female Personal Assistant DP6776

Job Title: Female* Personal Assistant Location: Littlehampton Hourly rate: £12.50 Reference: DP6776 Hours/shifts: Saturday & Sunday 9am to 5pm Job share will be considered so please apply for any hours you are able to do Patient, empathetic and reliable PA required to support my 90 yr old mother with advanced dementia.
Female Personal Assistant DP405

Job Title: Female * Personal Assistant Location: Bognor Regis. Hourly rate: Day shift 9am – 5pm at £10 per hour Reference: DP405 Hours/shifts: Monday 8 hours, Friday 8 hours – 16 hours a week. I am a 51 year old lady with Friedrich Ataxia (FA). This has similar symptoms to Multiple Sclerosis
Female Personal Care/Support Workers-DP2285a

Job Title: Female Personal Care/Support Workers Location: Wisborough Green Hourly rate;£9.50 ph weekdays Reference: DP2285a Hours/shifts: 1.5 hours Monday to Friday. Mornings Summary • I am lady, with a disability, living in Wisborough Green. • I am looking for reliable and friendly personal assistants. Tasks include housework, simple meal preparation and some personal care.

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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.
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.
What being a Personal Assistant involves

As a Personal Assistant you will work directly for the person needing care and support. The job can be very flexible as well as rewarding.