What we do
The Centre for Independent Living NI (CILNI) 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.
CILNI provides a range of services to disabled people, including older people, people with learning disability and mental health service users.
Information on Direct Payments and SDS
Information on all aspects of independent living, Direct Payments and SDS.
Employment Advice
Advice on using Direct Payments and being a good employer.
Promoting Self-Advocacy
Advocacy for people who may require help to identify their support needs and express views.
Payroll Service
Payroll service that specialises in every aspect of the payroll process for Direct Payment users, making every payday simple.
Peer Support
Peer Support to encourage the development of local networks of Direct Payments users to share their experience and expertise and provide mutual support.
Training
Training for social care professionals on issues around independent living and Direct Payments.
The Centre for Independent Living provides a range of services to disabled people, including older people, people with learning disability and mental health service users.
Self Directed Support helped me get my confidence and independence back. It meant I didn’t have to completely rely on my family for support. Having a PA has enabled me to start living my life independently.
Tom Coard, our new Finance Officer, joined CILNI back in March. Here is a short interview discussing his previous roles and favourite pastimes. www.cilni.org/2019/05/31/3000/
Meet New CILNI Finance Officer - Centre for Independent Living NI
Tom Coard, our new Finance Officer, joined CILNI back in March. Here is a short interview discussing his previous roles and favourite pastimes. Tell us a little bit about your career to date: Hard to condense almost 40 years’ work life into just a few lines. I started life after school as a Civil ...