Kingston Centre for Independent Living

Kingston Centre for Independent Living KCIL provides information & support to disabled people living in Greater London

Kingston Centre for Independent Living is a user-led organisation that provides a range of services to ensure that disabled people who live, work or study in Kingston are able to lead independent lives. We also provide disability-related advice and information to other interested individuals or organisations.

This holiday season the KCIL phone lines will be open 9 -5 pm every day except weekends and bank holidays. You can also ...
16/12/2025

This holiday season the KCIL phone lines will be open 9 -5 pm every day except weekends and bank holidays. You can also reach us by email, some of our team will be on holiday but our main email inboxes; enquiries@kcil.org.uk and croydon@kcil.org.uk will be open.

The KCIL office will be closing from 3pm on Christmas Eve and reopening on 5 January, with our team working from home during the festive period.

The KCIL teams wishes everyone a resful break and a happy holiday!

recently had some lovely feedback from the parent of one of our Brent Independent Travel Training students."We felt so...
11/12/2025

recently had some lovely feedback from the parent of one of our Brent Independent Travel Training students.

"We felt so lucky when we found Natalina and the Brent ITT service. Our son had just turned 16 and was about to start a new school. At the initial meeting, Natalina took the time to get to know him, while her colleague explained the travel training process to me. She worked around our schedule and supported my son at his own pace, giving me real confidence that he would be able to travel independently to college within a few weeks.

He is now able to use the Tube safely and confidently, and he calls me every day when he leaves college. The Brent ITT service has been life-changing for our whole family. I wish more parents knew about it, because it gives young people the opportunity to gain independence and sets them up for future success."

Find out more about Brent ITT https://kcil.org.uk/brent-independent-travel-training/

Exciting news last week, KCIL won a Global Award as The Most Outstanding Disability Resource and Support Hub in 2025. Th...
09/12/2025

Exciting news last week, KCIL won a Global Award as The Most Outstanding Disability Resource and Support Hub in 2025. The Global Award was presented at a Gala Dinner in London on December 5th 2025.

The Global Awards were created to celebrate and reward the best individual and company performances in Seniors Housing/Care Trends, Healthcare IT, Apps/Digital Innovation, Disability Housing and Care Services and the Medical Tourism sectors worldwide. The Awards recognise the rapid growth of these
sectors worldwide, and the capacity of individuals to influence and set new performance standards across countries, regions and the world. The Awards
focus on elevated performance; the creation of new business models; contrarian thinking; recognising and embracing new trends; market leadership;
inspirational performance and the elevation of the customer experience.

Every year on 3 December, we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).The first IDPD was held in 1...
03/12/2025

Every year on 3 December, we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).

The first IDPD was held in 1992 by the United Nations, as a way to recognise the rights and dignity of people with disabilities worldwide.

Its goal is to raise awareness about disability issues and show why inclusion matters — in education, work, social life, health, culture and more.

It also highlights how societies benefit when everyone, regardless of ability, can participate fully.

Why it matters now
Today, about 1.3 billion people worldwide live with a disability — that’s about 1 in 6 of us.

Many still face unfair barriers to healthcare, education, employment and social inclusion.

The Day reminds us all — individuals, communities, governments — to work for a fairer world where everyone has equal rights and opportunities.

KCIL's Natasha V and Jason enjoyed meeting everyone at yesterday's Access All Areas event in Twickenham, including meeti...
12/11/2025

KCIL's Natasha V and Jason enjoyed meeting everyone at yesterday's Access All Areas event in Twickenham, including meeting Royal Borough of Kingston's Mayor, Cllr Noel Hadjimichael.

New for KCIL this Autumn is free ONLINE training for PAs, Carers and Individual Employers.Wednesday 5 November 202510 - ...
16/10/2025

New for KCIL this Autumn is free ONLINE training for PAs, Carers and Individual Employers.

Wednesday 5 November 2025

10 - 11.45am Infection Control

This short online course will help personal assistants, support workers, unpaid carers, and those who employ PAs, to understand the basics of infection control. You’ll learn simple steps to reduce risks, protect yourself and others, and build confidence in safe day-to-day care.

12.15 - 2pm Mental Health

This short, accessible online course is designed for personal assistants, support workers, unpaid carers, and those who employ PAs. It introduces the basics of mental health, helping you to understand common challenges, spot early signs of stress or distress, and learn simple ways to support yourself and others with confidence.

To sign up visit https://kcil.org.uk/new-october-and-november-2025-training-dates-in-kingston-new-malden-and-croydon/

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31-35 High Street
Kingston Upon Thames
KT11LF

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We provide a range of services to ensure that disabled people who live, work or study in Kingston are able to lead independent lives. We also provide disability-related advice and information to other interested individuals or organisations.