kdc Everybody needs good neighbours. And we’d like you to tell us about yours. Do you have a special neighbour who helps you with the gardening, takes you to the local shops or looks after the children? Perhaps they’re just there to share a cuppa when you need someone to talk to? Maybe you know someone … Read more
Knowsley Council has drafted a new travel support policy which will help to decide who can apply for support from the Council to enable them to travel to education, training or social care services. The Council currently provides travel support to a number of people who qualify for help with travel so they can access … Read more
KDC is pleased to announce the launch of our new website – KDC Connections What is KDC Connections The site has been designed and developed in partnership with people who use Direct Payments to employ their own personal assistants (PAs) and aims to ‘connect’ those who are looking for PAs with those who are … Read more
Activity Time and date Cost Venue Tea and Coffee afternoon Wednesday 8th May 2pm to 4pm Free Derby Lodge, Roby Pub night Wednesday 15th May 7pm to 9pm Free Barkers Brewery, Archway Road Huyton Tea and Coffee afternoon Wednesday 22nd May 2pm to 4pm Free Derby Lodge, Roby Pub Night Wednesday 29th May 7pm to … Read more
Peronal Inependence Payments (PIP) came in to force for new claimants on 8 April 2013. KDC have put together an information and fact sheets page to help you gain an understanding of the changes and what they could mean for you. Click here for more details
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Universal Credit is being introduced in stages from April 2013 and will be completed by 2017 for more information click here
We are seeking to appoint a part-time Coordinator to take responsibility for all of the organisational aspects of the Direct Payment Users’ Peer Support Group meetings including arranging venues, inviting attendees, agreeing agendas, facilitating discussions. A key aspect of the role is to develop the Group by increasing membership and extending the network of meetings … Read more
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The Carers Personalised Break Scheme What is it? The scheme aims to provide a personalised break for carers from their caring role and responsibilities. This can include services and products that will improve a carer’s quality of life. Who is it for? The carer supports a person who is resident of Knowsley MBC (the carer … Read more