We often get enquiries from Carers trying to find a PA for the person they support.
What is a Personal Assistant?
A Personal Assistant or PA, is a paid carer who can be employed independently of a local authority. This provides more flexibility as you can create a tailor-made package of support. It allows disabled people to take control of who works for them and how they are supported, often meaning they can take part in activities they may not otherwise have been able to undertake.
You can read more on sites like Disability Rights UK about how to employ and pay for a PA.
How to find a Personal Assistant? You can advertise for a PA, and it is often really useful joining support groups as this is the type of information which is often discussed and shared.
The Sutton Information Hub (also linked on our Useful Contacts list) is a local searchable directory, which is great for searching for local resources. When you type in Personal Assistant, it comes up with the Sutton Personal Assistant Support Service, so why not get in touch to see if you can find a PA to help support your caring role?
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