What is Centre for Independent Living
NI?
The Centre for Independent Living NI (CIL) is an organisation of
disabled people, working to support disabled people choosing to
take more control over their arrangements for personal support.
We believe that independent living is important and aim to raise
awareness about Direct Payments as a way for disabled people to
have more control over their own lifestyles and participate more
fully in the community in which they live.
CIL provides a range of services to disabled people, including
older people, people with learning disability and mental health
service users.
What services does Centre for Independent Living NI provide?
CIL provides services to disabled people considering or using Direct
Payments to employ staff to provide personal assistance:
- Information on all aspects of independent living and Direct
Payments.
- Advice on using Direct Payments and being a good employer.
- Advocacy for people who may require help to identify their
support needs and express views.
- Help for Direct Payments users with developing the skills and
competence to be good employers.
- Peer Support to encourage the development of local networks
of Direct Payments users to share their experience and expertise
and provide mutual support.
- Training for social care professionals on issues around independent
living and Direct Payments.
Membership
Full membership of Centre for Independent Living NI is open to
all disabled or older people who support the ethos of independent
living.
Membership will enable you to contribute your expertise and experience
to this dynamic organisation and allow you to have a say in the
future direction of our work.
The work of CIL is decided by its membership and we will research
any aspect of independent living that disabled people may identify
as requiring action (e.g. housing, transport etc)
Non-disabled people who support the principles of independent living
are welcome to join CIL as Associate Members.
If you would like further information about Centre for Independent
Living NI or an application form for membership, please contact:
Centre for Independent Living NI
Linden House
Beechill Business Park
96 Beechill Road
Belfast
BT8 7QN
Tel 028 9064 8546
Fax 028 9064 0598
Textphone 028 9064 8546
E-mail info@cilbelfast.org
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