Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC)

When you shop, brands give free donations to SILC at no cost to you! Sign up today, and your regular shopping could very well bring in big donations for SILC! easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/silc

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A promotional graphic for Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) on a dark blue background with orange and white accents, featuring the SILC logo in the top-right corner and text reading: "FREE Training Courses for PAs and Employers Funded by Skills for Care"; "In-person training: Embedding Person-Centred Care in Everyday Practice - 05/03/26; Emergency First Aid at Work - 12/03/2026; First Aid for Mental Health - 19/03/26"; "Online training: Diabetes Awareness - 11/03/26; Epilepsy Awareness - 17/03/26"; "View all courses and book online at: https://surreyilc.eventbrite.co.uk/". A round photo on the lower right shows a training session where a PA is supporting a small child doll during paediatric first aid training.

Our FREE certified PA Training courses for 2026, funded by Skills for Care, are available to book! If you feel you could benefit from any of our free PA training courses, you can book here: surreyilc.org.uk/training-for...
#PATraining

Graphic with Independent Living Group logo and Surrey Independent Living Charity logo; text reads: 'Employment Rights Act 2025: What PA Employers Need to Know. The Independent Living Group are hosting a FREE series of webinars covering what employers of PAs need to know from April 2026. Reserve your spot on the first webinar: Fri 6 March 11am (1 hour). Link in description.' Additionally text stands out stating "This Friday!". Decorative blue and orange circles on a blue background.

Calling all PA Employers! Join Independent Living Group's FREE online session summarising the Employment Rights Act 2025. Amendments and additions to existing legislation are being introduced from April 2026. Reserve your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/ilg-introd...

Graphic for SILC’s free in-person PA training course: “Embedding Person‑Centred Care in Everyday Practice.” Takes place 5th March 2026, 9.30am in Guildford. Text says the course is ideal for PAs supporting clients with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, and palliative care. It’s a full day session covering best practice and legal frameworks with an expert trainer. Sign up via Eventbrite – link in description. Footer: “SILC’s training courses are funded by Skills for Care.” Image shows the SILC logo and an older couple embracing.

Free 1-day certified in-person training for PAs - 5th March in Guildford, Surrey.
Build skills in person-centred care with our full-day training covering #dementia, LD, mental health and palli care. Learn best practice with an expert trainer in a group setting.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/embedding-...

If you live in Surrey and are unhappy with the NHS treatment you have received, our team can provide free, confidential, and independent advocacy support to help you to make a complaint about an NHS service, provided in partnership with Healthwatch Surrey.
#TestimonialTuesday

Graphic with Independent Living Group logo and Surrey Independent Living Charity logo; text reads: 'Employment Rights Act 2025: What PA Employers Need to Know. The Independent Living Group are hosting a FREE series of webinars covering what employers of PAs need to know from April 2026. Reserve your spot on the first webinar: Fri 6 March 11am (1 hour). Link in description.' Decorative blue and orange circles on a blue background.

Calling all PA Employers! Join ILGs FREE online session summarising the Employment Rights Act 2025. This became law on 18 Dec, bringing amendments and additions to existing legislation to be introduced throughout 2026/27. Reserve your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/ilg-introd...

Graphic from Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) showing 'FREE Training Courses for PAs and Employers - Funded by Skills for Care' with in‑person training: 'Paediatric First Aid - 27/02/26', 'Embedding Person-Centred Care in Everyday Practice - 05/03/26', 'First Aid for Mental Health - 19/03/26'; online training: 'Dementia Awareness - 02/03/26', 'Diabetes Awareness - 11/03/26', 'Epilepsy Awareness - 17/03/26', 'Safe Administration of Medication - 26/03/26'; and a link reading 'View all courses and book online at: https://surreyilc.eventbrite.co.uk/', alongside the SILC logo and a healthcare scene with a person providing care."

Our FREE certified PA Training courses for 2026, funded by Skills for Care, are available to book! If you feel you could benefit from any of our free PA training courses, you can book here: surreyilc.org.uk/training-for...
#PATraining

Promo graphic for SILC advertising free PA training courses: Dementia Awareness 27 Feb 2026, Diabetes Awareness 5 Mar 2026, Epilepsy Awareness 19 Mar 2026, with note that courses are certified and booking is via surreysilc.eventbrite.co.uk; SILC logo shown along with two people sitting together on the right side of the image.

We have spaces available for our free PA training | Dementia Awareness, Diabetes Awareness and Epilepsy Awareness. Visit our Eventbrite page and ask your PAs to book their place! surreyilc.eventbrite.co.uk
#surreyilc

Promotional graphic for Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) and easyfundraising. The SILC and easyfundraising logos appear at the top. Text explains that shopping with over 8,000 online retailers can generate free funding for SILC, with the phrase “You shop. They donate.” The link www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/silc is displayed. Along the bottom are logos of participating retailers, including Argos, Bloom & Wild, The Body Shop, M&S, Lookfantastic, Boots, Sports Direct, John Lewis, Not On The High Street, eBay, Currys, Red Letter Days, ASOS, and Debenhams. On the right side, two people walk outdoors using walking aids.

Can you help our charity raise FREE donations? Please shop via the link to go through @easyfundraising.bsky.social and raise vital funds for SILC - easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/silc/
It is quick and easy to sign up and will cost you nothing!

Graphic announcing: "We’re looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees." The Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) logo appears on the right. A list reads: "Make a genuine difference at a strategic level. Work with a friendly, committed Board and experienced staff team. Use your professional financial skills for social impact without a heavy time burden. Ideal for first-time trustees — full induction and training provided." At the bottom: "Link in description for more information or email us admin@surreyilc.org.uk." The background shows a meeting room with people collaborating at a table.

Make a genuine difference at a strategic level and join our Board of Trustees as a Treasurer!
If you're a finance professional with a passion for using your skills to empower people and strengthen a charity's long-term impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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Graphic for SILC’s free in-person PA training course: “Embedding Person‑Centred Care in Everyday Practice.” Takes place 5th March 2026, 9.30am in Guildford. Text says the course is ideal for PAs supporting clients with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, and palliative care. It’s a full‑day session covering best practice and legal frameworks with an expert trainer providing real‑world examples of person‑centred support. Sign up via Eventbrite – link in description. Footer: “SILC’s training courses are funded by Skills for Care.” Image shows the SILC logo and a trainer speaking outdoors to a participant using a powered wheelchair.

Free 1-day certified in-person training for PAs - 5th March in #Guildford.
Build skills in person‑centred care with our full‑day training covering #dementia, LD, mental health and palli care. Learn best practice with an expert trainer in a group setting.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/embedding-...

If you require a PA to support you to live independently, we provide a lot of information and support to people becoming employers of PAs - surreyilc.org.uk/employer-hub/ It is great to get such positive feedback on our services.

#MakingADifference #TestimonialTuesday #IndependentLiving

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You can help SILC WIN a £500 donation! We'll get a FREE entry each time a new supporter signs up before the 9th February! It only takes a moment and it's completely free, so please get involved if you haven't already and share the love: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/silc/N9OEQK/...

Promotional graphic from SILC advertising free in‑person PA training courses in Guildford. Courses listed are Paediatric First Aid on 27 February 2026, Embedding Person-Centred Care in Everyday Practice on 5 March 2026, and First Aid for Mental Health on 19 March 2026. Also text saying "For bespoke Moving and Positioning training for your PAs, in your own home, contact us: training@surreyilc.org.uk". The design includes SILC branding and an image showing a personal assistant supporting a wheelchair user outdoors.

We are running three brand new FREE in-person courses for PAs, in Feb and March, funded by @skillsforcare.bsky.social. They're all 1-day and accredited. Now available to book! surreyilc.eventbrite.co.uk

#PATraining #IndependentLiving #SkillsForCare

Employers of PAs: If you're receiving a Direct Payment, we are offering bespoke Moving & Positioning training in your own home for your PAs. This training must be arranged by you rather than your PA(s). Contact us for more info. training@surreyilc.org.uk or 01483 458111

Two members of SILC staff standing in a meeting room, with a presentation screen behind them showing the Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) logo.

Bottles of fruit juice arranged in a neat line on a wooden table, with apple and tropical juice flavors visible on the labels.

Our PA Employer Peer Support group is well underway! If you missed this one, keep an eye out for the next one which you'll be able to book soon!

Website: www.SurreyILC.org.uk

#IndependentLiving #PeerSupport #SurreyILC

If you live in Surrey and are unhappy with the NHS treatment you have received, our team can provide free, confidential, and independent advocacy support to help you to make a complaint about an NHS service, provided in partnership with Healthwatch Surrey. #TestimonialTuesday.

Employers of PAs: If you're receiving a Direct Payment, we are offering bespoke Moving & Positioning training in your own home for your PAs. This training must be arranged by you rather than your PA(s). Contact us for more info. training@surreyilc.org.uk or 01483 458111

Graphic promoting free online training courses for Personal Assistants and Employers, funded by Skills for Care, from Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC). Courses and dates: Safe Administration of Medication – 29/01/26; Health & Safety Awareness – 07/02/26; Learning Disability with Dementia – 13/02/26; Person Centred Care – 18/02/26; Mental Health Awareness – 24/02/26; Dementia Awareness – 02/03/26; Diabetes Awareness – 11/03/26; Epilepsy Awareness – 17/03/26; Safe Administration of Medication - 26/03/26. Booking link: https://surreyilc.eventbrite.co.uk/. Blue background with orange accents, SILC logo, and image of a younger person assisting an older person who is reading a piece of paper.

Our FREE certified PA Training courses for 2026, funded by Skills for Care, are available to book! If you feel you could benefit from any of our free PA training courses, you can book here: surreyilc.org.uk/training-for...

#PATraining #IndependentLiving #SurreyJobs

Surrey County Council is asking for feedback on its draft Adult Short Breaks (respite care) policy.
Your views can help make sure the policy is fair, transparent and works well for people.
👉 Have your say:
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When you shop, brands give free donations to SILC at no cost to you! Sign up today, and your regular shopping could very well bring in big donations for SILC! easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/silc

#Donation #Fundraising #EasyFundraising @easyfundraising.bsky.social

Our free Emergency First Aid at Work training for PAs is in full flow! For our full list of available training for PAs: surreyilc.eventbrite.co.uk

#EFAW #FirstAidTraining #FreeTraining #SILC

Red background with white text that reads "POWER OF ATTORNEY DAY," surrounded by two curved arrows. Below, the date "Wednesday 22 April 2026" is displayed.

📣 We are launching the first ever UK-wide Power of Attorney Day on 22 April alongside Standard Life

We want to help people understand the urgency of having a Power of Attorney in place before it is needed.

Find out more here: https://powerofattorneyday.org.uk/

Promotional graphic for Surrey Independent Living Charity advertising “Bespoke Moving & Positioning Training for Direct Payment PA employers.” The image shows three people using a hoist attached to a bed in a presumed training session. Text on the graphic reads: “Employers: Contact us if you believe your PAs would benefit from this training to keep everyone safe and confident.” The SILC logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Employers of PAs: If you're receiving a Direct Payment, we are offering bespoke Moving & Positioning training in your own home for your PAs. This training must be arranged by you rather than your PA(s). Contact us for more info. training@surreyilc.org.uk or 01483 458111

Promotional graphic for a peer support group for personal assistants, organized by Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC). The top section has the SILC logo on the left and a PA Peer Support logo on the right. Large text reads: “Peer Support for Personal Assistants, Jan 15th 5.30–6.30pm.” Below, a blue box says: “Join us tomorrow – don’t miss out.” The text explains the group is for PAs to meet and support each other, facilitated by SILC, with bullet points: “Share experiences and common issues, Access opportunities and training, Share best practice, Connect with each other.” A note at the bottom says: “Sign up via the Eventbrite link in the description!” and “This peer support group is IN PERSON at our office in Guildford, GU4 7HL.” Background includes a cosy indoor setting with people sitting and holding mugs.

Please ask your PAs to join us tomorrow - don't miss out! Our facilitated IN-PERSON peer support group for PAs to meet and support each other is TOMORROW, 15th January at 5.30pm. Sign up via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pa-peer-su....

If you require a PA to support you to live independently, we provide a lot of information and support to people becoming employers of PAs - surreyilc.org.uk/employer-hub/ It is great to get such positive feedback on our services.
#MakingADifference #TestimonialTuesday #IndependentLiving

Graphic promoting free online training courses for Personal Assistants and Employers, funded by Skills for Care, from Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC). Courses and dates: Autism Awareness – 14/01/26; Mental Capacity Act – 21/01/26; Safe Administration of Medication – 29/01/26; Health & Safety Awareness – 07/02/26; Learning Disability with Dementia – 13/02/26; Person Centred Care – 18/02/26; Mental Health Awareness – 24/02/26; Dementia Awareness – 02/03/26; Diabetes Awareness – 11/03/26; Epilepsy Awareness – 17/03/26; Safe Administration of Medication - 26/03/26. Booking link: https://surreyilc.eventbrite.co.uk/. Blue background with orange accents, SILC logo, and image of a younger person assisting an older person who is reading a piece of paper.

Our FREE certified PA Training courses for 2026, funded by Skills for Care, are available to book! If you feel you could benefit from any of our free PA training courses, you can book here: surreyilc.org.uk/training-for...

#PATraining #IndependentLiving #SurreyJobs

Peer Support Group for Employers of PAs, In-person Group in Guildford, Lunch Included, Thurs, Jan 29th at 11am to 2pm. This group is being held at Astolat in Guildford and is for PA Employers to come together and gain knowledge and advice around all aspects of employing a PA. Sign up via the Eventbrite link in the description.

Our next facilitated IN-PERSON peer support group for Employers of PAs to meet and support each other is on 29th January 2026 at 11am. Sign up via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pa-employe....

#PeerSupport #PersonalAssistant #IndependentLiving

Graphic with a blue and orange design featuring a close-up of a hand holding a telephone handset next to an office desk phone. Large text reads: “Happy New Year” in orange and white, followed by “We’re open again and back in action” in white. Bottom right corner shows the Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) logo.

Happy New Year everyone! SILC's now open and back in action. #IndependentLiving.

A festive Christmas scene with a decorated tree, wrapped presents, and a fireplace with four red stockings hanging. The image includes a blue and orange banner with the message: “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! SILC is closed for the Christmas and New Year period from 12pm on 24th December, and reopening 2nd January at 9am.” The Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at SILC! Our offices are closed from midday on the 24th December, and open again when we return at 9am on Friday 2nd January. We hope you have a lovely break!
#Christmas #Charity