We have resources and information for individual employers (IEs), personal assistants (PAs) and supporting organisations for people employing their own care.
Employing personal assistants (PAs) gives people greater choice and control over their care and support, enabling them to make decisions based on what matters most to them.
These pages provide information and guidance on learning and development opportunities for both individual employers and PAs, including funding to pay for training.
Upcoming events
National network for individual employers and support organisations
Wednesday 10 February | 14:00-16:00 | Online
Join our network for individual employers and those who support them meet three times a year. You'll hear from guest speakers, share good practice and network with others. If you’d like to join the network email Zoe.Thomas@skillsforcare.org.uk or Ali.Davenport@skillsforcare.org.uk
Lastest news
Funded training offers available 2026-27
The user led organisation (ULO) training hub brings together training offers to help you and your employer to develop and learn new skills.
Our ULO training fund guide for IEs and PAs explains how you can benefit and access funded training through your local ULO/DPO.
View the guide
Visit the ULO training hub to explore what’s available.
Learn from other PAs and IEs
In this series of videos, experienced personal assistants and individual employers share their own knowledge and expertise on subjects such as employing PAs, training and development, and managing your time and admin as a self-employed personal assistant.
Watch the videos
News and blogs
See the latest news for individual employers and personal assistants.
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We provide resources and information for individual employers, personal assistants (PAs) and organisations that support them, including guidance for people employing their own care and those working in a PA role.