Learning to travel independently
We recently had some lovely feedback from the parent of one of our Brent Independent Travel Training students. “We felt so lucky when we found Natalina and the Brent ITT service. Our son had just turned 16 and was about to start a new school. At the initial meeting, Natalina took the time to get to […]
Global Housing, Healthcare and Enablement Awards 2025
Exciting news last week, KCIL won a Global Award as The Most Outstanding Disability Resource and Support Hub in 2025. The Global Award was presented at a Gala Dinner in London on December 5th 2025. The Global Awards were created to celebrate and reward the best individual and company performances in Seniors Housing/Care Trends, Healthcare […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Every year on 3 December, we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The first IDPD was held in 1992 by the United Nations, as a way to recognise the rights and dignity of people with disabilities worldwide. Its goal is to raise awareness about disability issues and show why inclusion matters — […]
World Mental Health Day 2025
Friday, 10 October, marks World Mental Health Day. The theme this year is ‘access to services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies’. The theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health during times of global instability. The world is going through a tough time right now, and even if […]
Croydon Direct Payments Service Launch event
We’re excited to invite you to the Croydon Direct Payment and Croydon Community Micro-Enterprises Launch – Drop-In Event, where you can come along to: Learn more about how direct payments work in Croydon Meet the team Find out more about Community Micro-Enterprises. 📅 Date & Time: 27 October, 11.30 am – 3 pm 📍 Location: […]
New October – December 2025 training dates in Kingston, New Malden, Croydon and online
Amended 8 October 2025 New free Personal Assistant/Carer and Individual Employer training dates for October and November 2025, in Kingston, New Malden, Croydon, and new for KCIL this Autumn, online. 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 […]
KCIL Boat Trips 2025
We ended our summer of events in style with two relaxing boat trips on 11th & 12th September. Originally planned for July, the trips were postponed due to a technical problem with the boat, but it was well worth the wait! Together with the Thames Boat Project, we enjoyed a gentle cruise along the river […]
New ‘Being a Good Boss’ Leaflets
New leaflets are new leaflets are now available on the KCIL website. These guides talk you through the steps to recruiting and managing your own PA. They include an overall guide to being a good boss, as well as individual guides including: Employing PAs Through KCIL Employing PAs Self-funded Before Your PA Starts Managing and […]
Upcoming Independent Travel Training Workshop
Are you ready to take your independence to the next level? The next independent travel training workshop will take place: 22nd August 2025 1:30pm – 2:30pm Sutton Central Library, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA Come meet the instructors, learn about the service and join us for route planning sessions. Refreshments will be provided! To […]
Understanding the health and care needs of socially isolated, physically Disabled adults in Kingston
Social isolation is a significant issue for many disabled adults, with higher rates of loneliness reported compared to their non-disabled counterparts. Social isolation can have a profound impact on mental and physical health. Healthwatch Kingston spoke to local physically disabled adults to find out more about the obstacles they face in participating in the local […]
