Let’s talk about restraint!
We have recently undertaken a groundbreaking piece of work with our colleagues over at Disability Sheffield looking at the whole issue of […]
Service user testimonial
“Dear Brian and team I and the family wished to put on record our gratitude to you for all the work you […]
Safety in very hot weather
Most of us enjoy the hot weather, but when it’s too hot for too long there are potential health risks. Here is […]
Do you have a pension? PA Newsletter, June 2015
Most PAs we talk to don’t currently have a pension, but there are some important changes happening which you need to be […]
Who will pay for PA’s Pensions?
Active Independence have been talking with both Doncaster and Rotherham Council for many months about the upcoming automatic Pension Enrolment Scheme. To […]
Managing Violence and Aggression: Part Two
The previous article looked at what violence and aggression is, and how our body reacts to it. This months will focus on […]
Event: Everything you need to know about Personal Health Budgets
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Managing Violence and Aggression: Part one
Dealing with verbal or physical abuse is not something many people associate with being a PA but, as the number of calls […]
Medical Exemption Certificates – don’t get charged!
A recent article on the Diabetes UK website highlighted the importance of making sure your Medical Exemption Certificate is kept up-to-date or […]
Access to Work factsheet
DWP have published a factsheet about Access to Work. “If you have a disability or long term physical or mental health condition, […]