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Maxine and Lottie’s story
Maxine has been using Independent Lives services since 2023. She lives in Worthing with Lottie and her husband. I had Lottie in 2003, which, looking back on it now, seems a lifetime ago. I didn’t know...
A daily struggle: Portrayal of life as a disabled parent caring for a disabled child
In the first part of a three-part series, our comms volunteer Sarah talks about her experiences raising her son, Jamie. By the time my son’s severe (mostly non-verbal) autism became clear at age three, the health...
Beyond assumptions: The Ask Don’t Assume campaign
Our comms volunteer Sarah gives her personal perspective on the Government’s 'Ask Don’t Assume' campaign. As a disabled person, do non-disabled people make assumptions about you and/or your abilities or give help or advice when you don’t want...
Independent Lives receives essential grant from ASDA Foundation for Home First wellness bags
Independent Lives, a disability charity based in Sussex and Croydon, is pleased to announce the receipt of a £400 Empowering Local Communities Grant from the Asda Foundation. This funding is allocated for the creation of wellness...
![Independent Lives' community researchers, Polly, Gareth and Cara [L-R]](https://pa-pages.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Website-Banner-CPAR-768x288-panorama-1b62e50f8c47af6a004a86bd0381081e-.jpg "Independent Lives' community researchers, Polly, Gareth and Cara [L-R]")
More than just a job – community research at Independent Lives
Independent Lives community researcher – Cara Redlich (right), shares her experience of starting work with Independent Lives and working on a project she feels really passionate about. In June 2023, I started a new and exciting...
Missing the mark: What a Government report reveals about disabled toilet access
It came to light recently that a Government report from 2020- 2021 into public support for the use of different types of public toilet provision produced some interesting results. One stood out: 2% of responses were...
Disabled gardeners’ triumph at 2023 Sompting in Bloom awards
In a marvellous display of horticultural skill, a group of disabled gardeners triumphed in this year’s Sompting in Bloom awards, clinching first place in the Blooming Community category. Sompting in Bloom is a yearly gardening competition...
Government announces 2023 COVID-19 vaccination programme
As the weather turns colder, the Government is ramping up its COVID-19 vaccination programme for 2023. The Government has confirmed which groups will be entitled to an autumn COVID-19 booster. They are: Residents in care homes...
Leanne’s story
Leanne has been using Independent Lives services since 2022. She lives in Crawley with her daughter. Life has been a struggle for us for a long time. Aside from living with my impairments, my daughter and...