About SIL

We are a not for profit charity which is really committed to helping people live as independently as possible.

Made by and for our service users

Our range of services and experience means that we can tailor our support to your needs, however small or however significant. We can:

  • Provide care in the home and in the wider community.
  • Support you in social activities or education.
  • Help you manage your direct payment.
  • Enable you to be an employer of your own personal assistant, or buddy, with payroll, bookkeeping and HR support.
Our Mission
Our Vision

SIL Social Value

We work in partnership with local authorities, the NHS and local voluntary organisations to improve the lives of disabled people and older people and to facilitate their participation in and integration into society.

SIL has a set of guiding principles, our PRIDES, on which we base the way we work. Neither Old Age nor Disability defines you; we want to work with you to help you lead the life you choose.

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Our Guiding Principles

Our range of services and experience means that we can tailor how we support you; meeting your needs however small or however significant they are.

Partnership
Respect
Innovation
Diversity
Equality
Strength

Committed to Quality

Our range of services and experience means that we can tailor how we support you; meeting your needs however small or however significant they are. From providing care in the home, to supporting you in social activities or education, managing your own PA and finances, to providing training; we’ve got it all covered.

Our Latest News

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    Understanding Direct Payments: Taking Control of Your Care

    When it comes to arranging support and care services, flexibility…

  • Unlocking Accessibility: Priority Access to Over 9000 Toilets!

    Unlocking Accessibility: Priority Access to Over 9000 Toilets!

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  • Home Adaptations: How Reduced Rate VAT Can Help

    Home Adaptations: How Reduced Rate VAT Can Help

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  • Why a career in care might be right for you

    Why a career in care might be right for you

    Social care is experiencing unprecedented growth in the UK, with…

  • Charity of the Year 2025: Supporting Accessibility in Herefordshire

    Charity of the Year 2025: Supporting Accessibility in Herefordshire

    At SIL, we believe in the power of community and…

  • A Golden Celebration of Love

    A Golden Celebration of Love

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  • ESO Relaxed Concerts during the Elgar Festival 2025

    ESO Relaxed Concerts during the Elgar Festival 2025

    We are letting you know about three ESO Relaxed Concerts during…

Support Our Mission

Any donation you are able to make will help us continue to provide grants, enabling service users to have real choices about what they would like to do and supporting local organisations to continue delivering much needed services.