Training courses
Independent Lives provides a wide range of training courses aimed at supporting personal assistants and Direct Payment employers.
We are committed to equipping caregivers and professionals with the essential skills to make a real impact. Independent Lives offers comprehensive training designed to enhance your ability to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. Whether you are a professional seeking to enhance your expertise or someone looking to support others in need, our courses provide the knowledge and confidence to excel. Book your training today and be part of a community dedicated to improving lives.
Independent Lives trained my new team of seven staff and volunteers from various backgrounds – from construction to care - on safer people handling. The trainer made the whole training process easy; from understanding our needs in a community setting to working with us to plan the right content for the session to ensuring that we all felt competent to offer assistance to our club members should they require it.
The trainer was really approachable, and the session was informal. We could ask questions and clarify points as we went along, and we could take rest breaks to help the knowledge sink in.
We covered exactly what I had hoped for: how to support someone in a wheelchair, how to help someone from sitting to standing and much more, with the underpinning legal aspects as we were introduced to the topics – to set them in context. It was an enjoyable and informative session, and we would highly recommend Independent Lives for your training needs.
Funding information
Thanks to Skills for Care funding, we are currently able to offer free training courses and workbooks to adults in receipt of a Direct Payment, Personal Health Budget or who are self-funding their care. Click below to see our full eligibility criteria.
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).
Upcoming training
You can download a copy of our training programme by clicking here.
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Autism Awareness
Online
Autism awareness training is essential in moving towards a more supportive community for autistic individuals. This training will increase understanding and knowledge of autism as well as reducing misconceptions and misinformation. This can lead to more compassionate and supportive attitudes and interactions.
Direct Payment employer support group: Sussex
Online
Are you a Direct Payment employer looking for support? Look no further. Our Direct Payment employer support group provides a safe and welcoming space to share your ideas and thoughts or to just ask questions. We…
Key employer responsibilities
Online
West Sussex – Direct Payment Social Worker Event Would you like to find out more about what is involved when a Direct Payment customer becomes an employer? Have you always wondered what responsibilities and tasks are…
Direct Payment employer support group: Sussex
Online
Are you a Direct Payment employer looking for support? Look no further. Our Direct Payment employer support group provides a safe and welcoming space to share your ideas and thoughts or to just ask questions. We…
Direct Payment employer support group: Sussex
Online
Are you a Direct Payment employer looking for support? Look no further. Our Direct Payment employer support group provides a safe and welcoming space to share your ideas and thoughts or to just ask questions. We…
Using DP funds to engage self-employed PAs
Online
West Sussex – Direct Payment Social Worker Event This session provides information about what makes a role suitable for using a self-employed PA. We will provide information about the documents and checks that are required, so…
Key employer responsibilities
Online
West Sussex – Direct Payment Social Worker Event Would you like to find out more about what is involved when a Direct Payment customer becomes an employer? Have you always wondered what responsibilities and tasks are…
Direct Payment employer support group: Sussex
Online
Are you a Direct Payment employer looking for support? Look no further. Our Direct Payment employer support group provides a safe and welcoming space to share your ideas and thoughts or to just ask questions. We…