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.

📢 Personal Assistants in Kingston – we want to hear from youKingston Council is reviewing the local offer for people who...
12/03/2026

📢 Personal Assistants in Kingston – we want to hear from you

Kingston Council is reviewing the local offer for people who employ Personal Assistants, and your experience as a PA can help shape future recruitment, training and support.

The survey takes 10–15 minutes and asks about:
• Recruitment and matching
• Onboarding and early support
• Training and development
• What improvements you would prioritise

👉 Complete the survey by 27 March:
https://forms.office.com/e/gibcZhh67j

Prefer to share your views another way? The council is also happy to speak with PAs by phone, video call or in person.

If you need help completing the survey, contact KCIL:
📞 020 8546 9603
📧 enquiries@kcil.org.uk

🏃 Guide Runner Opportunity – Supporting an Inclusive Running PartnershipWe’ve been asked to share this opportunity for a...
11/03/2026

🏃 Guide Runner Opportunity – Supporting an Inclusive Running Partnership

We’ve been asked to share this opportunity for a guide runner to support James Clarke, a London-based endurance runner who is deaf and partially sighted and has completed over 200 races.

James is looking for a reliable guide runner to train with and take part in races, building a long-term running partnership based on trust, communication and teamwork.

📍 Mainly within 50 miles of London / South of England
🏃 Training runs: 5K–10K sessions
🏁 Races: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon
💬 BSL preferred (Level 3+)
💷 Payment up to £30 per hour, depending on experience.

If you enjoy running and supporting others in sport, this could be a great opportunity to get involved in inclusive running and disability sport.

📧 To find out more or apply, contact:
jamesdeafblind@icloud.com

(Please note: this is not a KCIL vacancy – we’re sharing the opportunity on behalf of James.)

⏰ Last chance to have your say!Do you employ a Personal Assistant (PA) in Kingston?Kingston Council and KCIL want to hea...
10/03/2026

⏰ Last chance to have your say!

Do you employ a Personal Assistant (PA) in Kingston?

Kingston Council and KCIL want to hear about your experience of recruiting and working with a PA so we can help improve the support available locally.

📝 The survey takes 10–15 minutes and your feedback will help shape future PA recruitment, training and support.

📅 The survey closes 13 March

👉 Complete it here: https://forms.office.com/e/yCjnHpzStv

If you need help completing the survey, contact KCIL on 020 8546 9603 or enquiries@kcil.org.uk

🏃 Sponsor Jason – London Marathon 2026KCIL’s CEO Jason ran the Kingston Break-fast 20 mile race on Sunday as part of his...
10/03/2026

🏃 Sponsor Jason – London Marathon 2026

KCIL’s CEO Jason ran the Kingston Break-fast 20 mile race on Sunday as part of his training for the London Marathon.

Jason originally planned to run the marathon last year, but an injury meant he had to defer his place. Now he’s back in training and determined to make it to the start line this April.

He’s running to raise funds for Kingston Centre for Independent Living, helping us continue supporting disabled people to live independently.

If you’re able to support him, even a small donation makes a difference.

👉 Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/kcil2025londonmarathon

Thank you to everyone who has already supported him – it means a lot.

📢 Last chance to book onto our PA, Carer and Individual Employer training this springWe still have spaces available on o...
09/03/2026

📢 Last chance to book onto our PA, Carer and Individual Employer training this spring

We still have spaces available on our March training sessions in Kingston and New Malden.

📅 Upcoming sessions:
🩺 First Aid – 11 March (Kingston)
🛡 Adult Safeguarding – 13 March (Kingston)
💪 Manual Handling – 27 March (New Malden)

These free sessions are open to Personal Assistants, carers and people who employ PAs, helping you build confidence, learn key skills and stay up to date with best practice.

⚠️ These are the last sessions currently scheduled before summer.
Further training is expected later in the year, subject to funding.

👉 Book your place here:
https://kcil.org.uk/january-march-2026-pa-carer-and-employer-training-dates-in-kingston-new-malden/

Are you a PA working in ? It's not too late to join our PA focus group tomorrow, details below 👇UPDATED INVITE: Local t...
18/02/2026

Are you a PA working in ? It's not too late to join our PA focus group tomorrow, details below 👇

UPDATED INVITE: Local travel expenses (please provide receipts) paid, and a chance to find out more about KCIL's job vacancies and PA database.

Kingston Council is currently reviewing the service that supports the recruitment of Personal Assistants (PAs). Our aim is to make the service better, clearer, and easier to use for everyone involved – both for PAs and for people seeking support.

As part of this work, we are holding a series of focus groups. This particular session is exclusively for Personal Assistants, as we want to provide a dedicated and safe space to hear your specific experiences and feedback. The session will be informal and discussion-based, giving you the opportunity to share your views and help shape the future of the service.

We would be delighted if you could join us for this session, which is kindly being hosted by Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL):
Date: Thursday 19 February 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Location: KCIL Offices, 31–35 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1LF
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided

How to join:
If you would like to attend, please confirm by emailing adults.engagement@kingston.gov.uk by Thursday, 12 February 2026.
We really appreciate you taking the time to support this work and hope you will be able to join us.

📣 We’re hiring: Part-time Administrator (21 hours/week)Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) is looking for a pr...
09/02/2026

📣 We’re hiring: Part-time Administrator (21 hours/week)

Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) is looking for a proactive, organised and tech-confident administrator to join our team.

🗓 21 hours per week (ideally Wed–Fri, 9–5, with some flexibility)
📍 Kingston upon Thames

You’ll support our busy office with:

Phones and enquiries inbox

Reception

Basic finance admin (invoices, petty cash)

Office coordination and event admin

SEND education budget monitoring

Ad-hoc projects and basic social media support

We’re looking for a self-starter who’s confident with Microsoft Office and happy using (or learning) systems like Salesforce and IPECS One.

🔗 Full job description + how to apply: please visit our KCIL vacancies page https://kcil.org.uk/vacancies-at-kcil/ ( )

KCIL welcomes applications from disabled candidates and is committed to equality and inclusion.

📣 Personal Assistant Support – Have Your SayKingston Council’s Adult Social Care Team is running a resident focus group ...
06/02/2026

📣 Personal Assistant Support – Have Your Say

Kingston Council’s Adult Social Care Team is running a resident focus group for people who employ a Personal Assistant, hosted at KCIL's offices in Kingston.

🗓 Thursday 26 February 2026
⏰ 1.00–2.30pm
📍 KCIL, River Reach, Kingston upon Thames

This is a chance to share what works well, what doesn’t, and help shape Kingston’s Personal Assistant Service review.

If you can’t attend, there will also be an online survey. https://forms.office.com/e/yCjnHpzStv
👉 To attend or ask about accessibility, contact adults.engagement@kingston.gov.uk

(Session led by Kingston Council’s Adult Social Care Commissioning Team.)

UPDATED INVITE: Local travel expenses (please provide receipts) paid, and a chance to find out more about KCIL's job vac...
05/02/2026

UPDATED INVITE: Local travel expenses (please provide receipts) paid, and a chance to find out more about KCIL's job vacancies and PA database.

Kingston Council is currently reviewing the service that supports the recruitment of Personal Assistants (PAs). Our aim is to make the service better, clearer, and easier to use for everyone involved – both for PAs and for people seeking support.

As part of this work, we are holding a series of focus groups. This particular session is exclusively for Personal Assistants, as we want to provide a dedicated and safe space to hear your specific experiences and feedback. The session will be informal and discussion-based, giving you the opportunity to share your views and help shape the future of the service.

We would be delighted if you could join us for this session, which is kindly being hosted by Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL):
Date: Thursday 19 February 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Location: KCIL Offices, 31–35 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1LF
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided

How to join:

If you would like to attend, please confirm by emailing adults.engagement@kingston.gov.uk by Thursday, 12 February 2026.

We really appreciate you taking the time to support this work and hope you will be able to join us.

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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.