Podcast: What does UK Disability History Month mean to you? Rona Topaz
As part of their UK Disability History Month campaign, Kingston Council interviewed Rona Topaz to discuss what UK Disability History Month means to her. You can listen to the short video below. https://kcil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RonaTopazPodcast.mp4
#UKDHM – Messages from Kingston’s young people
This UK Disability History Month, we’re sharing some messages about what’s important to local young disabled people. Some of the young people also shared video messages with us; talking about the importance of communication. Thank you, Kirsty and Karina. https://youtu.be/34XjPuUsTOwhttps://youtu.be/_Kbl0BsjsRYhttps://youtu.be/ZPHb7Yg6JYA With thanks to Achieving for Children SEND Participation team.
UK Disability History Month 2022
KCIL is taking part in this month’s UK Disability History Month celebrations with Kingston Council. The celebrations were opened on Wednesday with a talk from Councillor Sue Ansari, Kingston’s Disability Champion, at the King’s Centre in Chessington with the Phoenix Group and Friendship Club. Brian Gaff from the Talking Newspaper and Jo Stafferton from KCIL […]
Malden Golf Club Donation
On Wednesday 16th November, KCIL attended the charity cheque presentation evening at Malden Golf Club to receive a donation and have dinner with the staff and members of the club. Malden Golf Club kindly fundraised for us as well as 4 other local charities during their charity golf day in July. We were presented with a […]
Being a Good Boss
Employing your own PA can feel daunting; you’re somebody’s boss! You want to make sure that the working relationship between you and your PA goes well. KCIL supports with many of the responsibilities of being an employer, from finding a PA, to contracts, payroll, insurance and more. But there are day-to-day things to consider, such […]
KCIL’s Christmas Party 2022
KCIL’s Christmas Party will be taking place on Tuesday 13th December and we would love to see lots of you there. We will be meeting at the Kingston United Reformed Church from 1-4.30pm for food, fun and festivities. There will be a free light buffet as well as teas, coffees and cakes. It will be a […]
Free PA/Carer Training Courses
KCIL is running a free series of PA/carer training workshops, thanks to funding from Skills for Care. The free training will be available to: People who are employing PAs who are receiving Direct Payments from adult social care or a personal health budget. People who are employing PAs using their own funds (self-funders). Employed PAs. […]
Warm Welcome Cafe
As winter approaches, we invite you to our Warm Welcome Cafe. Enjoy a friendly chat over a cuppa and a tasty biscuit every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm to 4pm starting on 27 October. While you are sipping your warm drink, if you would like a chat with us about the support you may be […]
The One Where KCIL Goes to Kew
We had another great day out at Kew Gardens yesterday. It was amazing to see the Mexico installations at the Temperate House, we particularly loved ‘An Offering of Blossoms in their Memory’ which gave the opportunity to remember and celebrate those lost during the pandemic. We also enjoyed visiting the Shirley Sherwood Gallery for Pip […]
Mental Health Resources
Phone/online Samaritans As well as always being a friendly voice at the end of the phone – call free on 116 123 – did you know that you can also email Samaritans at [email protected] or use their online app to track your mood, find useful techniques and create a safety plan. Mind’s Side by Side Sometimes […]
