Training courses

Independent Lives provides a wide range of training aimed at supporting personal assistants and Direct Payment employers.

You can view our full schedule of training below. Click on the training course to find out more and to book your space.

If you have any questions about our training or can't find the training you need then contact us by emailing training@independentlives.org or phoning 01903 219482 (option 3).

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Manual Handling (theory and practical)

10 October @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Independent Lives Worthing

This is an introductory training session covering moving and handling. It is designed for those who have a new responsibility for moving and handling people or those requiring a refresher. The course has theoretical work to cover, as well as practice.

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Dementia Awareness

11 October @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Online 

This training will enable you to increase your knowledge of dementia and how to communicate effectively and compassionately with individuals who have dementia. What will be covered? What is meant by the term ‘dementia’ The signs…

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First Aid (theory and practical)

11 October @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Independent Lives Worthing

This training session will provide a thorough overview of basic first aid including a practical sign off. The training is for personal assistants who are looking to gain essential knowledge to help them with their work.

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Safeguarding

12 October @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Online 

Whether working with children, young people or vulnerable adults, you have a duty of care to safeguard and protect. This course is fully funded for personal assistants who are employed by an individual employer receiving a direct payment funded by West Sussex or Croydon.

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Medication Awareness Levels 1 & 2

12 October @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Online 

Boost confidence and enhance skills with our Medication Awareness Levels 1 & 2 training. What will be covered? Understanding your obligations and that of your employer regarding the documentation of medication. Gaining knowledge about storage of…

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First Aid (theory and practical)

17 October @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Cherry Hub Croydon

This training session will provide a thorough overview of basic first aid including a practical sign off. The training is for personal assistants who are looking to gain essential knowledge to help them with their work.

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Becoming a fair employer

19 October @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Online 

Are you ready to elevate your skills as an employer and create a fair and inclusive workplace? Look no further! Our specialised training session is designed to equip you with the essential foundations needed to become…

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PA Connections

20 October @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Online 

PA Connections is an online session facilitated by our friendly direct payment advisers where personal assistants can connect with other PAs who are also working for direct payment employers. We know how hard it can be as…

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First Aid (theory and practical)

24 October @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Independent Lives Worthing

This training session will provide a thorough overview of basic first aid including a practical sign off. The training is for personal assistants who are looking to gain essential knowledge to help them with their work.

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