Supporting children & young people with Direct Payments

Upcoming Independent Lives training and events

 
14 October: An Introduction to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Online
14 October: Disability awareness - Online
15 October: Moving & handling people (theory & practical) - Worthing, West Sussex
16 October: First aid (theory & practical) - Worthing, West Sussex
17 October: Medication awareness levels 1 & 2 - Online
18 October: Mental Health awareness - Online
22 October: Moving & handling people (theory only) - Cherry Hub, Croydon
23 October: First aid (theory & practical) - Crawley Library, West Sussex
28 October: An Introduction to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Online
28 October: Disability awareness - Online
28 October: Introduction to the PA Role - Online
29 October: First aid (theory & practical) - Worthing, West Sussex
29 October: Safeguarding - Online
6 November: Direct Payment employer support group: Sussex - Online

Independent Lives strategy survey

 

Independent Lives is setting sail on our next organisational strategy and we need your help. Please support us to address the challenges our communities face and to build a brighter future together.

 

Fill in our short survey, and in less than five minutes, you can help us shape and enhance our services for a brighter future.

Disability benefit webinars

 

Aldingbourne Trust and Citizens advice West Sussex are delivering free online DLA and PIP information sessions designed for parents of disabled children. The sessions will provide information and guidance on how to successfully apply for DLA and PIP. 

 

What to expect in the sessions:

 

✅ Enhance your understanding of eligibility criteria for DLA and PIP benefits.

✅ Connect with a community of parents and caregivers facing similar challenges.

✅ Gain practical insights into completing the application process effectively.

✅ Discover other available benefits and resources to support your loved ones.

✅ Each webinar session is thoughtfully designed for interaction, with a maximum of 20 participants per session. 

 

The next upcoming webinars are on:

  1. Wednesday 23 October at 12:30pm
  2. Tuesday 12 November at 10am.
  3. Tuesday 19 November at 12:30pm

Sign up for the West Sussex disability register
 

The West Sussex disability register collects information for those aged 0-25 with a Disability. By a disability they mean:


•    Something that has a big effect on your day to day life
•    Every day things might take more time, effort, planning or support
•    You might need to do things differently or need more help than most other people your age
•    Something you live with for life or have had for a long time.

 

You do not need a diagnosis to join the register.


Through membership families, children and young people can:


•    Access discounts on local and national attractions
•    Receive regular e-newsletters with local events, activities and information
•    Help influence services and plan events
•    Find out about free specialist library resources.

Current vacancies at Independent Lives

 

At Independent Lives, one thing brings us all together: we are all passionate about supporting disabled people and ensuring that everyone has greater choice, control, and freedom.


Working here means you will be joining a friendly and inclusive team that cares about the work we do, and about each other. We believe helping our staff grow and offer plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills. 


So, if you are looking for a job where you can be yourself, feel like your contributions matter, and make a real difference to people’s lives every day, Independent Lives is the place for you.

 

Current vacancies:

  • Direct Payment adviser (full time and part time positions)
  • Healthcare support worker
  • Field care supervisor.
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