Independent Living with Care and Support
Dedicated to supporting your journey with consistent, compassionate care helping you live life on your terms.
About SIL
We are a not for profit charity which is really committed to helping people live as independently as possible.
What are Direct Payments?
Direct Payments are payments of cash made by a Local Authority or the NHS to disabled and older people and family carers. These are a way of you meeting your own support needs instead of the Local Authority or the NHS providing services to you.
Why We Care
SIL understands that it can be hard to accept that we or our loved ones need support, so we want to make the experience as easy as it can be. We want you to have complete confidence in our services and feel safe and secure in your home and when out and about.
We regularly receive compliments from our service users or their family which highlight the outstanding care they receive from our staff.
“Since Services for Independent Living has taken over my husband’s care, I arrive home every day to find him with a smile on his face. I know he feels a great weight has been lifted from his shoulders and he now enjoys his supported days” – From a service user’s wife..
Made by and for our service users
At SIL, it’s not just about a set of standards to uphold or a badge to wear, we are passionate about the care we deliver.
Our mission is to be: The provider of choice for individual care and support, empowering people to lead an independent life.
This is why we have individually tailored support plans and get to know our service users. We use our partnerships with disability groups, local authorities and other agencies to promote disability and independence issues.
Direct Payment Support
Services for Independent Living provides a payroll, pension administration and bookkeeping services to those in receipt of a direct payment.
Why Choose SIL Training?
- High quality and affordable
- Specialised Care Sector training
- Experienced trainers
- Increase Staff confidence
- Increase productivity
- Range of courses
Care in your Home
our care and support is personalised to help you maintain your lifestyle and independence
Independent Living at Home
We are passionate about supporting disabled and older people to live the life they choose in their own home and community.
Homecare Services
SIL’s Homecare service provides community care, enabling older people to stay independent and remain in their own homes.
Care in your Home
Independent Living at Home
We are passionate about supporting disabled and older people to live the life they choose in their own home and community.
Homecare Services
SIL’s Homecare service provides community care, enabling older people to stay independent and remain in their own homes.
Make a difference to the lives of others
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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 Training Venue
- Large and spacious room.
- 65’ Smart TV which is compatible with laptops for presentations.
- Flexible format seating for up to 20 people.
- Fully accessible site and WC facilities.
- Refreshments and free Wi-Fi and parking available.
Trusted by our Community
Proud to share some of the many kind comments we receive
Thanks to all staff, as JJ has now rehabilitated enough not to need further Homecare Support.
Team Leader
Homecare Support
What a wonderful team, they do the utmost for John, they are so positive and jolly. Each person does more than I expected.
Anna
Service User’s Family
I want to thank SIL Staff for encouraging my Mum to get out of the house after her recent hospital stay. They are all angels and I don’t know what I would do without them.
A Service User’s Daughter
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.
Our Upcoming Training Courses
All booked training dates are shown by clicking on the calendar button below, if you would like to book, can’t find what you want or would like to enquire about further dates please email training@s4il.co.uk or call Millie Davies on 01568 616653.
How much does the training cost?
This awareness course costs £30 for a half day session, course materials, qualification certificate and reshments.
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.
Training
Make a Difference – Join the SIL Family
As well as supporting your professional journey we provide a caring working environment and a range of social activities and events.
You might be a college leaver starting on your first job, someone returning to care work after a career break, or someone looking for a whole new direction. Whatever your reasons, if you are caring, compassionate and want to make a difference – we’d like you to join our family.
Becoming a Homecare Support Worker
We don’t need you to have any experience of care work, we will teach you everything you need to know. All you need to provide is the right attitude and a full UK driving licence.
- are you kind, caring and compassionate?
- are you a good listener with a sense of humour?
- do you enjoy helping people?
Being a Buddy or Personal Assistant
We support people who employ their own personal assistants and buddies so you can be sure your employer will have all the support from us that they need to ensure you have a great boss and an enjoyable work life.
- are you understanding and kind?
- are you reliable with good timekeeping skills?
- are you responsible and dependable?
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You will need to have this assessment before the council can recommend a service such as:
- Equipment like a walking frame or personal alarm
- Changes to your home such as a walk-in shower
- Practical help from a paid carer and care agency
- Day care for your child if either you or they are disabled
- Access to day centres and lunch clubs
- Moving to a care home
Commissioned Care
The details of your support needs, taken from your assessment, are called a “package”. This is put out as a contract to organisations, such as Services for Independent Living (SIL). If we think we can give the person the best support, we apply for the ‘contract’ to deliver the care required. Your support plan is fixed and paid for directly by the local authority to the successful care agency. This is the most simply managed process.
Direct Payments
You may choose to have the value of your support plan paid directly to yourself. This option allows for more flexibility and allows you to choose who cares for you and what care you receive. Receiving direct payments is not for everyone as you do need to account for the money, organise your own care and ensure the bills are paid. However, if you prefer to have more choice over your care and support, here at SIL we are able to help you with this.
Contact us to get Started
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Independent Living at Home
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Homecare Services
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