SILC Cast

Surrey Independent Living Charity are pleased to launch our first Podcast!
We will aim to cover a range of subjects that our clients might find interesting. 
If you have any suggestions for topics, or guests, that you would like to see in future episodes, please let us know.

SILC Cast - Episode 1

Episode 1 - The New SCC Direct Payment Strategy. A conversation between Ahnaf Mazid, Independent Living Adviser at SILC and Christopher Esson, Senior Commissioning Manager (Adult Social Care) at Surrey County Council about the new Direct Payment Strategy for Surrey County Council. The draft DP strategy is now available for consultation:
Link to SCC Draft DP Strategy.

SILC Cast Episode 2

Episode 2 - The ILG Community. A conversation between Dean Beverley, Independent Living Adviser at SILC and Jade Hamnett, Chair of ILG Community about ILG Community's aims and objectives and how they support anyone employing a Personal Assistant.
Find out more about ILG Community via their Website or Facebook Group 

SILC Cast Episode 3

Episode 3 - The Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service. A conversation between Jill Coles and Omar Chughtai explaining the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service and how the NHS formal complaints procedure works.

SILC Cast Episode 4

Episode 4 - A conversation between Jill Coles, Deputy CEO of Surrey Independent Living Charity and David Ashley of Independent Living Group about Employer Insurance and FAQs from Employers of Personal Assistants.
You can find out more about ILG on their website and about Insurance from Mark Bates Ltd on their website.

SILC Cast Episode 5

Episode 5 - A conversation between Laura Swinerd, Independent Living Adviser at Surrey Independent Living Charity and Maria Bruce, CHC Programme Manager, NHS Continuing Healthcare from Surrey Heartlands ICB about Personal Health Budgets and the role of the ICB.

Find out more about the ICB on their website

Find the NHS information on PHBs here

To contact the ICB's PHB inbox, email: syheartlandsicb.chcphb@nhs.net

SILC Cast Episode 6

Episode 6 - A conversation between Rebecca Griffin, Operations Manager at SILC and Richard Davy, Chief Executive of SILC about the history and work of SILC and why people should consider volunteering as a Trustee for SILC.
If you would like more information about becoming a Trustee and what is involved please visit www.surreyilc.org.uk/trustee-faqs/
We would love to hear from any potential Trustees!

SILC Cast Episode 7

Episode 7 - A conversation between Jill Coles, Deputy CEO at SILC and Amber Swinderd, a PA currently working with young people about her experience of working as a PA.

If you would like to find out more about working as a PA, sign up to one of our introductory webinars.

SILC Cast Episode 8

Episode 8 - A conversation with Vicky from Luminus CIC about their work around health and social care, with carers and other projects in the community to ensure that people have a say in the design and delivery of public services.

Visit the Luminus website , the Healthwatch website or call the Healthwatch Helpdesk: 0303 303 0023.

SILC Cast Series 2 Episode 1

S2 Episode 1 - A conversation with Louise Harding from David Howard Payroll about payroll for employers of PAs. This episode covers common questions that employers have regarding their payroll and pensions responsibility, including holiday pay, sick pay and maternity pay.

SILC Cast Series 2 Episode 2

S2 Episode 2 - A conversation with Colin Slasberg from The Campaign for Real Care about the campaign's vision of all in need of care and support experiencing the best quality of life possible for them. You can find out more about the Campaign For Real Care on their website

You can also subscribe to their mailing list for updates.

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