This spring Suffolk Independent Living (SIL) is taking to the road with their advice roadshows which will travel across Suffolk.
The roadshows will see SIL advisors visiting local communities to bring their knowledge and expertise to the public at large.
The free drop-in sessions will provide advice and support for those receiving care or support from Suffolk County Council with a view to helping them take more control in their lives through the Direct Payment scheme.
Direct Payments are a way for individuals to control their care and support by receiving cash payments instead of a direct service from the County Council. This allows them to decide who they employee, how many people they employee and when they want and need care or support. Direct Payments can be used for a wide range of services as well as activities or equipment.Roadshow dates
The roadshows will be stopping at the following venues in the coming months:
Felixstowe Library
Tuesday 23rd February between 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Crescent Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7BY [map]
Long Melford Library
Tuesday 16th March between 2.00pm & 4.00pm
Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9JT [map]
Oulton Broad Library
Tuesday 20th April between 2.00pm & 4.00pm
92 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3LR [map]
For a full schedule of Suffolk Independent Living roadshow dates and further information please visit www.ncodp.org.uk/sil-roadshows or call 01473 603876.
Lee Evans, Manager of Suffolk Independent Living (SIL), appeared on BBC Radio Suffolk’s James Hazell show on Wednesday 17th of February to discuss the roadshows and the wide range of work SIL is involved in supporting the people of Suffolk. The show is available online via the BBC’s listen again feature at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7yd, for 7 days following the broadcast.
Suffolk Independent Living provides Advice and Support to people considering or using Direct Payments in Suffolk.
Suffolk Independent Living is funded by Suffolk County Council and managed by the Norfolk Coalition of Disabled People (NCODP).