Brent Independent Travel Training Workshop
The Brent Independent Travel Training (ITT) team had a brilliant time visiting St. Gregory’s Catholic Science College for an engaging ITT workshop! Natalie and Natalina led an interactive session with students, exploring how to travel confidently on public transport. The workshop included a fun bus role-play and a creative activity where students mapped out their […]
Exciting News: KCIL to Deliver Croydon Direct Payments Service from 1 October
KCIL Patron – Ann Macfarlane OBE with KCIL CEO Jason Lamont A message from KCIL’s CEO, Jason Lamont I’m delighted to share that from 1 October 2025, KCIL will be delivering the Direct Payments Support Service on behalf of Croydon Council. This is a proud moment for us as a charity committed to supporting disabled people to live independently, make […]
Getting together over lunch
KCIL staff and trustees had a wonderful time connecting with everyone at the North Star in Chessington for yesterday’s pub lunch. From delicious fish dishes and aromatic curries to comforting mac & cheese, there was something tasty for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on #KCILSummer — there’s still time to sign up for our […]
Celebrating Pride 2025: Updated LGBTQ+ Resources for Our Community
As we mark Pride 2025, Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) is proud to stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ community. In recognition of the importance of inclusive support, we’ve refreshed our Information, Advice and Guidance page to feature a wider range of local and London-based resources for LGBTQ+ people—including those who are disabled. This […]
NHS Healthy Communities Survey
NHS South West London wants to hear from people living with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Please answer the following questions either on our web form or send your answers to [email protected]. We will be holding a drop-in session on Thursday 5th June from 1pm to 4pm at the KCIL Offices for anyone who would […]
KCIL Summer 2025
Thursday 12 June – 1pm Come and have a pub lunch on KCIL! Gather with friends, old and new, at the North Star, Chessington. 10 spaces – open to disabled people and their carer/PA/unpaid carer. Booking in advance essential. Sunday 6 July – 11am to 5pm Parallel Windsor. KCIL is proud to be a Silver […]
Learning to travel independently
Brent Independent Travel Trainers, Natalie and Natalina, chat about their memories of learning to travel to school on their own. Find out more about Brent Independent Travel Training. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ywhHUB3Hj6whttps://youtube.com/shorts/OcHYONST3uc
Individual Employer Funding available from Skills for Care
While KCIL’s PA and Individual Employer training courses are on their summer break, did you know that if you employ PAs through your own money, adult social care payments or a Personal Health Budget, you can apply for the Skills for Care Individual Employer Fund? You can apply for funding for training to cover your […]
Kingston Adult Social Care PA Pay Rise
Do you have a PA funded or part funded by Direct Payments from Kingston Adult Social Care? If so, a letter from Kingston Adult Social Care will be arriving in the next few weeks (or you may have already received it) letting you know about the increase in PA rates to PAYE rate £17.30/hourSelf-Employed Rates […]
Do you use Navilens or QR code apps to help find your way around the borough?
Do you, or someone you know, use QR Code or Navigation apps like Navilens? We’re looking to gather feedback and user experience from users with Visual Impairments who have used Navilens or similar apps to get around the borough. We are looking for the following information: · Name of app used · Difficulty in setting […]
