Personal assistants to help you live independently

Many people who need help with day to day living have a personal assistant (PA). They help you in your own home or out in the community. Support Finder run by Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) can help you find a PA in Surrey.

Find a personal assistant

What does a personal assistant do?

A PA can help you with:

  • travel and personal care
  • maintaining a healthy lifestyle
  • enjoy hobbies, social activities and exercise
  • post, email and bills
  • cooking, cleaning and shopping
  • get to work, college or university

Find out more about how to find and employ a PA.

Working as a personal assistant

If you are interested in a career as a PA SILC offers help including:

  • how to find a job
  • training support
  • support for PAs

Visit the PA Hub to find out more.

Skills for Care describes:

  • an overview of the role
  • explains what skills and experience you might need
  • how to find a job

Visit their Personal assistants page for more details.


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