Supporting PA: Overcoming Common Challenges

Being a Personal Assistant (PA) comes with unique challenges. Unlike traditional jobs, PA roles are highly individualised, focusing on the specific needs of an individual employer.

This means:

  • No two PA roles are exactly alike.
  • There's no single workplace.
  • You won't find one set of policies or procedures that applies to everyone.
  • PAs often lack access to professional support and interaction with others in similar roles.
  • Individual employment itself is a relatively new concept, bringing its own set of unknowns

Our goal is to help PAs overcome these common barriers. We offer support in several key areas:

Confidential PA Support Service

Our PA Support Service offers entirely confidential and impartial advice. To ensure impartiality, the service is run by a professional PA. For complete confidentiality, it operates as a separate administrative entity from the rest of Active Independence's work.

PA Support Service contact:

Angela Burman on 07479 293416

This service is delivered in partnership with Doncaster City Council, providing:

  • Confidential Advice & Information
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Training
  • Guidance on Employment Rights
  • Conflict Resolution Support

Monthly PAs E-Bulletin

Simply subscribe to our free monthly PA e-bulletin below.  You'll receive our e-bulletin, with includes information and training specific to PAs.