Independent Lives newsletter
It's our Autumn 'keeping safe and well' Independent Lives newsletter

 

At Independent Lives, we’re dedicated to supporting disabled people, older people, and carers to live independent and fulfilling lives. Through this newsletter, we will keep you updated on our training and events, as well as share stories from the organisations and communities we support.

 

Whether you are looking for advice, or stay informed, we hope you find this newsletter useful. As always, we would love to hear from you, if you have any feedback or stories to share, please get in touch.

 

We hope you enjoy this Autumn keeping safe and well edition.

 

Thank you for being part of our community.

Support for Carers
Men's Health
Emergency Alerts this Sunday

What is the Emergency Alerts test? 

On Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm, the government will carry out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system.

 

This means most mobile phones and tablets across the UK will receive a test message, accompanied by a loud siren-like sound and vibration that will last for about 10 seconds. 

 

The message you receive will clearly state that this is a test and that no action is required on your part. The alert will come through even if your device is set to silent mode, which is an important feature of the system designed to ensure people receive warnings in genuine emergencies. 

 

Why is this test happening? 

The Emergency Alerts system serves a crucial purpose in keeping the public safe. It's used to warn people when there's a danger to life nearby, including severe weather events like storms or flooding. Since the first national test in April 2023, the system has sent five real alerts during major storms when lives were genuinely at risk. 

Regular testing ensures the system continues to work correctly and reaches as many people as possible when it's needed most. Just like testing smoke alarms or practising fire drills, these tests help ensure the system will work effectively during a real life-threatening emergency.

 

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Being safe online 
West Sussex are offering free digital webinars to support people with a range of online issues including how to protect yourself online and avoiding being scammed. Use the link below to find the full series and make your booking. 
 
Online safey for parents 
πŸ“… Tuesday 30 September 2025
⏰ 6 pm
 
Are you scam savvy?
πŸ“… Friday 17 October 2025
⏰ 10 am
 
Digital confidence training
πŸ“… Tuesday 25 November 2025
⏰ 10 am
 
Safer in our communities
Sussex Police unveils their police and crime plan.
PCC Katy Bourne has set three priorities; prevent crime and support victims and witnesses, investigate crime and bring offenders to justice and improve trust in policing and build public confidence.
 
Supporting young people's mental health
 
West Sussex Mind has a range of free webinars to parents and carers and others in relation to specialist topics in mental health. Please note many webinars are free, some specialists course shown are charged separately. Click on the following link to find suitable online guidance for you.
 
Join our employer support groups 
 

If you are a Direct Payment employer and looking for a safe and welcoming space to meet other employers, then our support groups are for you. They are a great space to share your thoughts and ideas and meet other people. 

 

The meeting dates for the remainder of this year can be found below. If you would like to join, then please get in touch by emailing advice@independentlives.org or phoning 01903 219482

 

πŸ“… Wednesday 10 September 2025
⏰ 10.30 - 11.30am

πŸ”— Book here

 

πŸ“… Wednesday 26 November 2025
⏰ 10.30 - 11.30am

πŸ”— Book here

October dates now released.... Book your training today to avoid disappointment. 
 

First Aid (theory and practical)

πŸ“ Worthing 

πŸ“… 8 October 2025
⏰ 11.30am - 3.30pm

πŸ”— Book here

An introduction to equality, diversity and inclusion

πŸ“ Online 

πŸ“… 6 October 2025
⏰ 1.00 - 2.00pm

πŸ”— Book here

Disability awareness  

πŸ“ Online

πŸ“… 6 October
⏰ 2.30 - 3.30pm

πŸ”— Book here

Manual Handling

πŸ“ Worthing 

πŸ“… 7 October 2025
⏰ 11.30am – 3.30pm

πŸ”— Book here

Safeguarding

πŸ“ Online

πŸ“… 9 October 2025
⏰ 9.30am – 11pm

πŸ”— Book here

Medication awareness 1 & 2

πŸ“ Online

πŸ“… 9 October 2025
⏰ 12.30pm – 3.30pm

πŸ”— Book here

Empowering Choice: Mental Capacity Essentials

πŸ“ Online

πŸ“… 7 October 2025
⏰ 09.30am – 11am

πŸ”— Book here

Mental Health Awareness

πŸ“ Online

πŸ“… 10 October 2025
⏰ 10am – 12pm

πŸ”— Book here

Autism Awareness

πŸ“ Online

πŸ“… 24 October 2025
⏰ 10am – 12pm

πŸ”— Book here

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