Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) is a user-led disability charity. We are a non-profit that aims to meet the needs of disabled people in the local community and beyond. We represent and support the full equality and inclusion of disabled people.

KCIL runs projects to support disabled people to live as independently as they choose. To find out more about our services, click on one of the boxes below.

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What you told us about finding and employing Personal Assistants – and what we’re doing next

We asked people about their experiences of finding and employing Personal Assistants — here’s what you told us and what we’re doing about it. Earlier

26 March 2026

Personal Assistant Survey

Kingston Council is currently reviewing and developing the local offer for people who recruit their own Personal Assistants (PAs). As part of this work, we

27 February 2026

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You’re Invited: Help Shape Personal Assistant Support in Kingston

Dear Resident, Do you currently employ a Personal Assistant? We would love to hear about your experiences and invite you to join Kingston Council’s Adult Social

5 February 2026