Everybody deserves support when they need it.

The Prime Minister's speech targets the disabled and chronically ill.

Disabled people are already more likely than non-disabled people to be in poverty. Disability benefits alleviate poverty.

In this fortnight's KCIL newsletter -
🔵A new way to fundraise for KCIL
🔵Person First or Identity First?
🔵Kingston Adult Social Care PA news
🔵Updated Easy Read Direct Payment guide
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How we speak about a subject can influence how society views the topic. In the disability community, there has been some debate about Person-First versus Identity-First language. Find out more in this new article by our Access Officer, James.
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The KCIL website is currently not working. While our web maintenance people investigate, please email [email protected] or ring 020 8546 960 for -
Disability advice and guidance
PA/Support worker vacancies
Independent Travel Training

If you are aged 75 or over or have a weakened immune system, you can now book your seasonal COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App.

Visit nhs.uk/book-vaccine.

New on the website - what's the difference between being a PA where you are employed by the person you are supporting, and being a self-employed PA? Read our advice here -
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The rewarding role of working as a Personal Assistant supporting disabled adults in the borough of Kingston is now even more rewarding, with a new pay rate for employed PAs of £16.15/hr.

We currently have flexible vacancies, 2-21 hrs/week.

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For those joining the befriending group at QMH today, the Yellow Ramp has been removed for repairs. Our staff will gladly help you in its absence if you call us on arrival.

The KCIL office is closed today but you can still reach the team on 020 8546 9603 or [email protected].

Direct Payments give you a choice over your support. Knowing what you can do with the money can feel confusing if you're new to Direct Payments. KCIL is here to help you find and employ your PA. Our updated Easy Read Direct Payments Guide is here to help.
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In this fortnight's KCIL newsletter -
🔵 Photos from our latest ITT workshop 📷
🔵 Voting support
🔵 World #AutismAcceptanceWeek
🔵 #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

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Thank you for inviting us! It was great to see everyone. We've posted some photos from the workshop on our website.

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More incredible creatives have shared their vision in our 'Artistic and Autistic' Exhibition for World Autism Acceptance Week. The talent is unbelievable!💜See the display at Sutton Central Library! All artists can collect a FREE book courtesy of Sutton Libraries Cognus Limited

FAB Club provides young people age 12 to 25 with positive social interactions, life skills and learning opportunities via a variety of activities including games,trips and an annual residential. Fortnightly on a Saturday at Kingsnympton Youth Centre.

Thank you to everyone who has supported KCIL this month. Your support helps us to support your local disabled community.

With a special thank you to Big Yellow

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