Social worker information sessions

Independent Lives provides information sessions aimed at supporting social workers to better understand Direct Payments and support Direct Payment recipients.

You can view our full schedule of events below. Click on the event you are interested in 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 [email protected] or phoning 01903 219482 (option 3).

Independent Lives – Who we are and what we do

28th January, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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West Sussex – Direct Payment Social Worker Event This session covers everything about Independent Lives and the services we provide. Perhaps you are new to your team or you just want to refresh your knowledge. The…

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Using DP funds to engage self-employed PAs

19th March, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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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…

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Key employer responsibilities

15th May, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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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…

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Independent Lives – Who we are and what we do

10th July, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Online 

West Sussex – Direct Payment Social Worker Event This session covers everything about Independent Lives and the services we provide. Perhaps you are new to your team or you just want to refresh your knowledge. The…

Book now → about Independent Lives – Who we are and what we do

Using DP funds to engage self-employed PAs

23rd September, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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…

Book now → about Using DP funds to engage self-employed PAs

Key employer responsibilities

19th November, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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…

Book now → about Key employer responsibilities