Can quality care be provided in 15 minutes?
Leonard Cheshire has asked this question and written an excellent report which concludes that no, it is not possible to provide any […]
Category: News
Care funding reform consultation sessions
Age UK and the Department of Health are running two events in London and Leeds to consult older people and carers about […]
2nd Personal Budget Survey Results
In Control have now published the results of the 2nd national survey of people receiving a Personal budget. Below is the press […]
Successful jobsfair!
Active Independence attended a Health and Social Care jobsfair at Doncaster Dome on Wednesday 23rd May. We chatted to lots of people […]
Unison Supports PAs
In recent months we have found ourselves spending more and more time offering support, advice and guidance to PAs on a whole […]
Service User Testimonial
“We are most grateful for your involvement. It is good to know you are there to consult and would recommend Active Independence to […]
Service User Testimonial
“Since the group became involved with my case it has taken a lot of the stress away from me. Up until I […]
Rosie Winterton MP – Statement on Bedroom tax
The Right Hon Rosie Winterton MP has made the following statement in her weekly Parliamentary bulletin: “I know how concerned many constituents […]
Heartfelt and Inspiring – ‘My Life – Part 2’
“This has been on my heart for so long now, and I feel a pull there to make me want to share, […]
Changes to the Personal Independence Payment
Following wide-spread criticism of the new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) which replaces DLA the Government undertook a consultation. One of the Key […]