New Year, New Appointment!
David Little has joined Independent Options as Director of Services. This new post has been created to provide leadership and support to our operational management team who are responsible for ensuring the delivery of high… Read more »
Sub-Committee Party Time!
People who serve on the Independent Options Service User sub-committee got together with staff for a Christmas celebration after a year of hard work helping with various aspects of running the… Read more »
A new way to support Independent Options!
Independent Options’ supporters can now raise funds to support our work just by shopping online. We have just launched Give as you Live, an online shopping App that can turn every pound people spend online… Read more »
A Happy Holiday!
Four people who live together in one of our supported living services recently enjoyed a sea cruise, taking in the ports of Vigo, Lisbon, La Rochelle and Brest. With support from Independent Options staff… Read more »
MP visits the Children and Family Centre
Mark Hunter MP recently paid a special visit to our Children and Family Centre, accompanied by Helen Bullough, Head of North West Region for the Big Lottery Fund. Helen wanted to show the… Read more »
Deputy Chair Appointed
John Woodruff has been appointed by his fellow trustees as the Deputy Chair of Independent Options. As well as stepping in for the Chair, Keith Burdett, he will work closely… Read more »
Care Quality Commission praises Shared Lives services in England
Independent Options welcomes the announcement today that Shared Lives (Adult Placement) services are providing England’s best-rated form of care, support and accommodation for people with disabilities and older people. The… Read more »
Children and Family Centre Events!
With the festive season approaching, the Independent Options Children and Family Centre will be planning its programme of Christmas activities. Centre Manager Nicky Jones said “We hope families will keep… Read more »
Introducing Groovy Moovers!
A new music and movement initiative, Groovy Moovers, is starting at the Independent Options Children and Family Centre this month. The first event – the Groovy Moovers Picnic – is on 19 November… Read more »