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Upcoming Independent Lives training and events

 
18 May: Employer Refresher: Employing PAs using a Direct Payment - Online
23 May: First Aid (theory and practical) - Worthing, West Sussex
23 May: Dementia Awareness - Online
24 May: Manual Handling (theory and practical) - Worthing, West Sussex
24 May: Employer Refresher: PA Retention - Online
24 May: Safeguarding - Online
25 May: Medication Awareness Levels 1 & 2 - Online
25 May: Mental Capacity - Online
26 May: Direct Payment employer support group: Croydon - Online
2 June: Introduction to the PA role - Online
6 June: Mental Capacity - Online
6 June: Manual Handling (theory and practical) - Worthing, West Sussex
7 June: Dementia Awareness - Online
7 June: Direct Payment employer support group: Sussex - Littlehampton
7 June: First Aid (theory and practical) - Worthing, West Sussex
8 June: Safeguarding - Online
8 June: Medication Awareness Levels 1 & 2 - Online
Friends of independent Lives membership study released
 

The first Independent Lives membership study, brings together views and experiences from 52 members of the disability and caring community. The study has been explored in a 28-page report revealing common themes faced by the people Independent Lives support. Members told us about: 

 
- Their frustration with the system 
- Their worries about isolation and mental health 
- The lack of social opportunities (especially for working age adults) 
- Their desire to be treated as an individual 
- The difficulties of recruiting and retaining personal assistants 

- Independent Lives is reviewing all comments received to inform existing service provision, and potential new services. The organisation will report back to members on activities planned and actions taken.   

 

The findings are also being shared with other health and social care professionals, including representatives from the NHS, to increase understanding and awareness.  

Postcards from Disability Pride Worthing

 

Independent Lives will be working with Adur and Worthing Trust to develop a creative project which will help to promote disability awareness while promoting creativity within Adur and Worthing.

 

We’re looking for ten people with lived experience of disability to participate in a free creative writing workshop this June. Your writing will feature on a postcard, created in collaboration with local designers, as part of Disability Pride Month.

 

The postcards will be available to collect in-and-around Worthing, and available to order by post on the Independent Lives website, throughout July.

Help us create a community hub - by taking on the Drop 360

 

Join us in an exciting endeavour to create a vibrant community hub! We're embarking on a mission to establish a welcoming space where disabled individuals can come together, connect, learn, and share their remarkable stories. 

 

Our aim is to empower them to forge strong bonds, acquire valuable skills, and provide mutual support, ultimately enabling them to lead independent lives.

 

In order to make this vision a reality, we're launching a fundraising campaign that involves an awe-inspiring event known as Drop 360. Imagine taking a daring leap of faith from the towering heights of Brighton i360, standing tall at a staggering 160 meters.

 

It's an adrenaline-pumping challenge that promises to leave an indelible mark on your memory.

 

Mark your calendars for the unforgettable evening of June 13 and join our brave supporters who have fearlessly embraced the Drop 360.

 

We still have a few spots available, so if you're up for a truly unforgettable experience that will test your mettle, don't hesitate to reach out and be a part of this incredible journey.

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