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 […]
New PA/carer class dates for our 2024/25 training courses
Free Personal Assistant/Carer training is back this Autumn in Kingston! 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. Wednesday 11 September 2024 – Kingston 10 – 2 pm First Aid Boost your confidence […]
KCIL x Citizen Zoo
KCIL had a wonderful trip yesterday to visit Edith Gardens, an accessible pocket nature reserve looked after by Citizen Zoo, in Surbiton. We met a dragonfly and found out about their hedgehog rehab. Thank you Citizen Zoo for having us!
Picnic in the Park
Celebrate summer in Canbury Gardens, Kingston, with your local disability charity, KCIL. Friday 30 August – 11am – 1pm Call 020 8546 9603 or email [email protected] for more information.
