The Galway Centre for Independent Living

The Galway Centre for Independent Living In our 31th year, we have been a forerunner in providing professional services which facilitate a per

Now in our 31th year, Galway Centre for Independent Living (GCIL) is a not-for-profit organisation which enables us to provide affordable, premium services...
We are the forerunner in providing professional services which facilitate a person’s choice to continue living independently in their own home and participating in society. There are range of services available to people, regardless of age or need, who require support to live in their homes and communities.Independent Living is about choice, empowerment,
independence, rights, options and self-determination. Independent Living refers to quality of life with assistance. This requires the existence of a Personal Assistance Service – one which is controlled and managed
by people with disabilities. It does not matter how significant a persons disability is; they can live an independent life, if they desire it, with access to the right supports and back-up. Our Goals
Enabling persons with disabilities to live meaningful lives within society. The empowerment of disabled people to overcome environmental, educational and social barriers. Help people to recognise that a person with a disability has equal civil rights as all other citizens. The acquisition of funds and resources to further the aims of all CILs. Helping to implement an ongoing permanent personal assistants scheme for all persons with disability to aid with the following:
Assisting in the client work situation,
Assisting in the client social setting,
Assisting the client with personal care,
Assisting the client in education/training settings,
Doing whatever the client needs to assist them to have better control of their own lives and achieve a quality filled independent future. Developing a profit making businesses operated and managed by people with disabilities. Independent Living is about choice, empowerment, independence, rights, options and self-determination.

24/09/2025
"One in five people in Ireland is disabled, yet disabled people continue to face the highest poverty rates, longest wait...
24/09/2025

"One in five people in Ireland is disabled, yet disabled people continue to face the highest poverty rates, longest waiting lists, and lowest access to basic services.
The Programme for Government promised a “step change” for disabled people. Budget 2026 is the first budget of this new Government, and its first opportunity to deliver on that promise.
DFI’s pre-Budget submission 2026 outlines what must happen now to deliver the rights and inclusion guaranteed under the UN CRPD"

https://www.disability-federation.ie/news/latest/2025/07/14/prebudget-submission-2026/

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24/09/2025

Our WorkAbility staff members Maggie Woods and Amy McGrath attended the WorkEqual "Empowering Progress" event today in the Galmont Hotel. The event is focused on empowering and supporting women into employment and Maggie contributed to the event by speaking about her lived experience.

ℹ️ For more information on WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment, contact Maggie Woods on 083 0873213 or maggie@gcp.ie.

📸 Pictured: (L-R) Amy McGrath, WorkAbility Mentor, Maggie Woods, WorkAbility Coordinator and Yvonne Kenny, Department of Social Protection.

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24/09/2025

Our men’s group meets online every second Tuesday at 1pm, with our next meeting taking place on 30th September. New members are always welcome. To join, please email Norah at nduffy@familycarers.ie

24/09/2025
The Community Climate Assembly will showcase community success stories and amplify community voices on climate action. C...
24/09/2025

The Community Climate Assembly will showcase community success stories and amplify community voices on climate action. Community speakers will address water, mobility, nature, food and wellbeing.
Where and when? The Community Climate Assembly 2025 takes place at 10:30-14:30 on Saturday, 27th September in the Bailey Allen Hall in Áras na Mac Léinn at University of Galway.
Who should attend? The assembly is open to everyone and is free to attend. We particularly welcome community organisations, researchers and companies interested in climate and sustainability.
Why you should attend? Come along to hear community speakers share their success stories. Meet community organisations, researchers and companies who are taking climate action. "
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/sustainability/engagewithus/communityassembly/

Galway Centre for Independent Living provide PA/HomeHelp services for all types of situations Call our Care Services T...
24/09/2025

Galway Centre for Independent Living provide PA/HomeHelp services for all types of situations Call our Care Services Team on (091) 773910 or info@gcil.ie to discuss your needs

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Now in our 26th year, Galway Centre for Independent Living (GCIL) is a not-for-profit organisation which enables us to provide affordable, premium services...

We are the forerunner in providing professional services which facilitate a person’s choice to continue living independently in their own home and participating in society. There are range of services available to people, regardless of age or need, who require support to live in their homes and communities.Independent Living is about choice, empowerment,

independence, rights, options and self-determination. Independent Living refers to quality of life with assistance. This requires the existence of a Personal Assistance Service – one which is controlled and managed by people with disabilities. It does not matter how significant a persons disability is; they can live an independent life, if they desire it, with access to the right supports and back-up.

Our Goals