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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 10h

SILC invites all PA employers to our Peer Support Group at Astolat, Guildford. Meet peers, learn more about support available, share feedback on Direct Payments with Surrey County Council's DP team, ask questions, and enjoy a cuppa. ☕️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pa-employe...

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We were at the Royal Holloway Part-Time Job Fair yesterday, where we spoke with hundreds of enthusiastic students about how they could make a real difference in someone’s life while earning some money too! 💚 A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us. @royalholloway.bsky.social

SILC stand at the Royal Holloway University part-time job fair, with a staff member arranging leaflets beside displays promoting Support Finder and Personal Assistant opportunities across Surrey.

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We have a range of accredited in-person and online PA training courses running throughout October & November. View the full 2026/27 training programme and ask your PAs to book their place(s) via Eventbrite: surreyilc.eventbrite.co.uk

Free training courses for PAs from Surrey Independent Living Charity: In-person training includes Colostomy & Stoma Care Training (06/10/26) and Catheter Care Training (10/11/26); online training includes Autism Awareness (08/10/26), Health and Safety Awareness (14/10/26), Advancing Your PA Skills (21/10/26), Learning Disability (LD) Awareness (26/10/26), Dementia Awareness (04/11/26), LD with Dementia Awareness (13/11/26), Safeguarding Adults and Children (16/11/26), and Infection Control (20/11/26); view all 2026/27 courses and book at https://surreyilc.eventbrite.co.uk/.

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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. #TestimonialTuesday

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We have two fantastic new online training courses for employers of PAs! Record Keeping training and Safer Recruitment training. Book your place via our Eventbrite: surreyilc.eventbrite.co.uk

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

You shop. They donate. 🛍️💙 Support SILC for free every time you shop online with participating retailers through easyfundraising! Sign up today: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/silc

Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) promotes easyfundraising, explaining that shopping with over 8,000 online retailers can generate free donations for the charity, alongside logos of participating brands such as Argos, John Lewis and Boots.

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We have a range of accredited online PA training courses running throughout September and October. View the full 2026/27 training programme and ask your PAs to book their place(s) via Eventbrite: surreyilc.eventbrite.co.uk

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We have two fantastic new online training courses for employers of PAs! Record Keeping training and Safer Recruitment training. Book your place via our Eventbrite: surreyilc.eventbrite.co.uk

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New in-person PA training now available to book, including two brand new courses for 2026! Visit our Eventbrite for a full list or to book: surreyilc.eventbrite.co.uk

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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 www.surreyilc.org.uk/independent-...

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

You shop. They donate. 🛍️💙 Support SILC for free every time you shop online with participating retailers through easyfundraising! Sign up today: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/silc @easyfundraising.bsky.social #donate

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Every day, we're helping people across Surrey live more independently at home. As a small charity, we're proud to deliver trusted advice and services that make a real difference to people's lives. donate.stripe.com/cNi3cw7wc3mk...

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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 #EasyFundraising @easyfundraising.bsky.social

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Emma is now living more independently thanks to support from SILC and the right Personal Assistant. Help us empower more people to live life on their terms. 💙 Donate: donate.stripe.com/cNi3cw7wc3mk...

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

October is bringing more Emp Law changes from the Employment Rights Act 2025. As further updates continue to be introduced over the coming months, employers of PAs, please make sure you keep up to date. One of the most helpful resources we've found is ACAS: www.acas.org.uk/employment-rights-act-2025

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

@redirect.bsky.app Surrey-based Direct Payment recipients! Your funding now includes an employee assistance programme to enable PA(s) employed by you to receive additional benefits via ILG-PA! Recognition that reflects the vital role they play. More info: www.ilg-pa.com/employer-app...

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Zara lives with #autism and struggles with social situations. Now with SILC's help, and the right PA, she's exploring hobbies, building confidence and gaining independence. surreyilc.org.uk/case-studies/

A photo of two women having a cup of coffee, and text saying "Zara lives with autism and struggles with social situations. SILC helped Zara find a new PA to help her access new experiences and gain independence." with a web link which is in the main text body of the post.

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

.@easyfundraising.bsky.social are having a Big Summer Raffle! There are 100s of donations to be won every day. Click today's raffle ticket to reveal if you've won SILC a bonus donation! 🤩🎲 www.easyfundraising.org.uk/prize/big-su...

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Our next facilitated IN-PERSON peer support group for Employers of PAs to meet and support each other is THIS WEDNESDAY! Sign up via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pa-employe...

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Our next facilitated IN-PERSON peer support group for Employers of PAs to meet and support each other is on the 15th of July! Sign up via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pa-employe... #PeerSupport

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Our next facilitated IN-PERSON peer support group for Employers of PAs to meet and support each other is on the 15th of July! Sign up via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pa-employe...

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We're now 3 months on from the latest Employment Rights Act 2025 changes coming into effect. As updates continue to be introduced over the coming months, PA employers, please make sure you keep up to date. One of the most helpful places we've found is ACAS: www.acas.org.uk/employment-rights-act-2025

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Make a genuine difference at a strategic level and join our Board of Trustees! If you have lived experience of disability and a passion for using your knowledge to empower people and strengthen a charity's long-term impact, we'd love to hear from you! www.surreyilc.org.uk/trustee-faqs/

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We may be a small charity, but our impact across Surrey is significant! With your support, we’re able to offer the advice and services that help people stay independent in their own home! donate.stripe.com/cNi3cw7wc3mk...

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Our next facilitated IN-PERSON peer support group for Employers of PAs to meet and support each other is on the 15th of July! Sign up via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pa-employe...

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Very pleased to support the 'Building Carer Friendly Communities' event at Victoria Gate, Woking. Great to see so many organisations working together for carers! #CarersWeek @carers-uk.bsky.social

Leaflets and information resources on a table beneath a “Getting carers connected in Surrey” banner, part of a carers event at Victoria Gate, Woking, with a modern office setting behind.

Attendees speaking with organisations at information stands during a carers event at Victoria Gate, Woking, featuring banners from Surrey County Council, Mobilise, and Action for Carers Surrey.

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A huge shout out to all the incredible #carers out there! Your care for others makes a world of difference. The GP Carer Prescription scheme in Surrey is there to support Carers in finding those moments to get some much-needed respite. #TestimonialTuesday

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This Carers Week, we’re proud to continue working with hundreds of carers each year by helping them with support that can make a meaningful and positive difference to their wellbeing. @carers-week.bsky.social

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It was fantastic to attend the @royalholloway.bsky.social Careers Fair yesterday and connect with so many passionate students dedicated to health and/or social care and empowering others to live more independent lives - many of whom are looking for part-time work as a PA while they study!

SILC member of staff behind a SILC Support Finder table at the Careers Fair at Royal Holloway.

Photo of Royal Holloway's Emily Davison building

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Our next facilitated IN-PERSON peer support group for Employers of PAs to meet and support each other is on the 15th of July! Special guests from the SCC DP Team joining for the first hour. Get your questions ready! Sign up via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pa-employe...

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

SILC (Surrey Independent Living Charity) and easyfundraising promotional graphic featuring a smiling woman and child grocery shopping, with text reading “Everything you buy at over 8,000 online retailers can turn into FREE funding and support for us! You shop. They donate.” plus the URL www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/silc and retailer logos including Argos, M&S, Boots, eBay, ASOS, Currys, John Lewis, Sports Direct and more.

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

SILC Staff and Trustees enjoyed a very productive away day yesterday. It proved to be a valuable investment of time, generating clear priorities and practical next steps for the year ahead!

SILC staff gathered around a meeting table during an away day, with notes, photos, and refreshments spread out in a bright conference room.

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Discover how SILC helped James navigate PA employment to tailor his learning enabling him to take the first steps toward his dream career in digital media | surreyilc.org.uk/case-studies/

Case study: James’ story – www.surreyilc.org.uk – two people sit at a table reviewing papers together in a learning setting; text reads “Discover how SILC helped James navigate PA employment to tailor his learning, enabling him to develop photography skills, build connections, and take the first steps toward his dream career in digital media.”

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Do you have a minute to nominate us? £5,000 would make a huge difference for SILC. Please nominate us today! movementforgood.com/draws/specia...

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

With summer just around the corner, now is a good time to start looking for a PA for the summer holidays. Update your Support Finder listing and start your search today! www.supportfinder.org.uk

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Make a genuine difference at a strategic level and join our Board of Trustees! If you've got some financial experience and have a passion for using your skills to empower people and strengthen a charity's long-term impact, we'd love to hear from you! reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trustee-...

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) @surreyilc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

A really successful PA Employer Peer Support session today, with great discussion and a strong turnout. Thanks to the @surreycc.gov.uk Direct Payments team for joining us.

Flip chart on a stand in a room with stacked blue chairs showing handwritten text reading “My experience getting started with Direct Payments”, “Support and communication from the council”, and “How would you feel about encouraging someone to have Direct Payments?” with wall fittings in the background.

Flip chart in a meeting room showing handwritten bullet points reading “What works well / What I value”, “What needs to change?”, and “How would you feel about encouraging someone to have Direct Payments?” next to a wall-mounted screen, desk, telephone, cables, and windows with red blinds reflected in the TV on the wall.

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