ITT Case Study
KCIL recently celebrated another student completing Independent Travel Training. The student’s journey to college involved catching a bus followed by a train. We marked the successful training with a case study highlighting the benefits of Independent Travel Training, including increased preparedness for the day ahead, confidence in dealing with delays and disruptions, safety awareness, and […]
Call to Action – contact your MP about the Assisted Dying Bill
KCIL stands with Not Dead Yet over their concern about the Assisted Dying Bill. While proponents argue that this legislation would provide individuals with greater autonomy at the end of life, we believe it poses significant risks to disabled people and other vulnerable people. We are concerned that legalising assisted suicide could lead to coercion and pressure on […]
World Mental Health Day 2024 – Workplace Mental Health
Thursday, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme is workplace mental health. Many people spend one-third of their lives at work, so supporting mental health in the workplace is important. Visit the Mental Health Foundation’s advice page on workplace mental health for lots of advice on how to look after your mental […]
New PA and Carer free training dates for October and November
New free Personal Assistant/Carer training dates for October and November, in Kingston, New Malden and Wallington! Open to PAs, carers, unpaid carers, people thinking about becoming PAs and people employing or thinking about employing PAs, the free training gives you a boost to a rewarding career. October Friday 18 October 2024 New Malden 10.30 – […]
Help KCIL reach it’s fundraising target for Richmond RunFest!
A massive thank you to everyone who has sponsored KCIL managers Jason and Jo at this weekend’s Richmond RunFest. Every penny raised goes to support disabled people in your local community. It’s not too late to sponsor Jason and Jo; help KCIL reach it’s fundraising target! Find out more on our sponsorship page! Sponsor Jason […]
KCIL display at Kingston Museum
Kingston Museum have kindly offered their Community Case in the museum to KCIL for the next two months. Visit the display on the ground floor of the museum; can you spot photos or objects from KCIL past and present that you remember? The museum is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am – 5pm and is […]
Learn how to have a potentially life-saving conversation in 20 minutes
10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day. The Zero Suicide Alliance have a free online training course that takes approximately 20 minutes to help you gain skills and confidence to help someone who may be considering suicide. The training is recommended for anyone aged 16 and over. You’ll learn: How to spot suicide warning signs How […]
Disability Representation: We May Regret This
Disability representation on TV is always welcome, and we were particularly excited to see a new comedy on BBC iPlayer, We May Regret This, showing the working relationship between a disabled person and her PA. At a time when many people still think of a PA as just being someone who works in an office, […]
KCIL launches new PA/Carer Training Directory
Skills for Care funds user-led organisations like KCIL to provide free PA and carer training across England. This year, KCIL is working with Skills for Care to increase awareness of the wide range of courses available across the country. Many PAs and carers will know the courses available through their local user-led organisation. Still, they […]
Sponsor KCIL at Richmond RunFest
KCIL Managers, Jason and Jo, are gearing up to take part in the Richmond RunFest on September 15th, all in support of Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL). Jason will be challenging himself with the Half Marathon, while Jo will be racing in the 10K. Both are running to raise vital funds for KCIL, your […]
