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Upcoming Independent Lives training and events

 
22 August: Safeguarding - Online
22 August: Medication awareness levels 1 & 2 - Online
23 August: Mental health awareness - Online
28 August: Introduction to the PA role - Online
2 September: An introduction to equality, diversity & inclusion - Online
2 September: Disability awareness - Online
3 September: First aid (theory & practical) - Worthing, West Sussex
4 September: Moving & handling people (theory & practical) - Worthing, West Sussex
4 September: Safeguarding - Online
5 September: Medication awareness levels 1 & 2 - Online
5 September: Mental capacity - Online
16 September: An introduction to equality, diversity & inclusion - Online
16 September: Disability awareness - Online
17 September: Moving & handling people (theory & practical) - Worthing, West Sussex
18 September: PA connections - Online
18 September: First aid (theory & practical) - Worthing, West Sussex
A new study is looking into how effective Direct Payments are for individuals in Black and Minority Ethnic communities

 

Participants will be interviewed three times over a 12-month period. The first interview will last up to two hours, with subsequent interviews lasting an hour. Interviews will take place virtually or over the phone, but face-to-face will be considered if this is preferred.

 

You’ll receive a shopping voucher after each interview as a token of appreciation.

 

The study is looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:

  • From Black or Minority Ethnic communities
  • Adults aged 18 or over, preferably over the age of 65
  • Have been using Direct Payments for over a year
  • Can speak English or Hindi.

Jay's story

 

In our latest story of Independent Lives, we spoke to Jay.

 

Jay is a 36-year-old man living in East Sussex with cystic fibrosis. Despite the challenges posed by his condition, Jay leads an active and engaging life, supported by his personal assistant, Dawn, through a Direct Payment facilitated by Independent Lives.

 

And remember, if you'd like to share your story of Independent Lives, you can get in touch with our comms team by emailing comms@independentlives.org.

Find your dream PA job with PA Pages

 

If you’re looking for a rewarding, valuable and varied career where you can make a real difference in someone’s life, consider becoming a personal assistant (PA) and support people to live their lives with choice and control. At Independent Lives, we believe that everyone should be able to participate in our communities, as by becoming a PA, you can make this happen.


Being a PA is more than just a job – it’s a chance to support people to live independent lives. We often hear from people who employ PAs that they become part of the family. Whether your role is supporting with day-to-day activities, providing support to help someone access the community or just providing companionship, the work you do as a PA can change lives.


If you’re ready to take the first step to a career where you can do work that truly matters, take a look at our latest PA vacancies. Whether you’re a seasoned PA or thinking about becoming one – there’s an opportunity for you on PA Pages.

 

If you'd like to have a friendly, informal chat about becoming a PA, then please call our information and advice team on 01903 219482.

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