Caring Week

Gorvins Solicitors Dale House, Tivot Dale, Stockport

Independent Options has teamed up with Stockport-based Gorvins Solicitors to host an information event for carers of young adults with disabilities. This free event aims to provide advice regarding personal budgets and financial guidance, practical care and gaining more independence, planning for the future, and wills and power of attorney. The event will provide a... Read more »

Easter Egg Hunt

Independent Options 67 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport

Independent Options holds its annual Easter Egg Hunt on 3rd April. The event promises to be a fun-filled family day out, with face painting, refreshments, a bouncy castle, garden games and the hunt itself! There may even be a special guest appearance from the Easter Bunny himself! General admission is free, and taking part in... Read more »

Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove Bag Pack!

Sainsbury's Hazel Grove

Our final bag packing weekend as Sainsbury's Hazel Grove's charity of the year is on Friday 29th April, Saturday 30th April, and Sunday 1st May. If you are able to help at the event, please contact Lucy: fundraising@independentoptions.org.uk

Jennie’s Art Launch Party

Stockport Advocacy 48 Middle Hillgate, Stockport

We are delighted to invite you to the launch of Jennie’s Art!     Jennie is a young lady who commissions supported living services from Independent Options. She is also a freelance artist and is working on a new not for profit community enterprise, Jennie’s Art. Jennie’s Art will see the Stockport-based artist create bespoke... Read more »

FREE

Whit Half Term Holiday Groups at the Children and Family Centre

Independent Options 67 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport

The Whit half term holidays are fast approaching, so why not book a place on one of our fun-filled groups, running from 31 May – 10 June! There’ll be messy play sessions, sensory play, and much more! To view the full holiday timetable, click here. For more information or to book a place, contact Sam on... Read more »

£2 – £3

Jason's Story

Jason, a Shared Lives Service User: “Shared Lives is a place you can go to get help. You can make and meet new friends, and they have good carers. You get to go on holiday and share your life with someone else. My life is better because of Shared Lives because I have a home that is safe, calm and easy to live in. Shared Lives is helping me to be more independent and gain skills for the future. I am being helped to be a part of my community and I am supported when I am faced with challenges. Talking with my carer helps me to meet those challenges and it gives me confidence.”

Shared Lives Carer: “I have worked in care services for many years, but there is nothing more rewarding than welcoming someone into your own home, and sharing everything in your lives. The relationship that builds between you is something special. No amount of money could buy that.”

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