Independent Living Group
Support : Learn : Grow

Coronavirus Information
Please visit our dedicated page hosted at ILG Support for information on Covid 19 and find out what information is available specifically for people involved in Direct Payments.
Become a Member today
Sign up today and become a member for as little as 14p a day. Member benefits include free resources, peer support, expert information plus much more.

What we do
The Independent Living Group is the UK’s first membership organisation set up to support Direct Payment employers and their staff. Sign up and join the community today.
Best Practice
The ethos of the group is to promote personalisation and share the wonderful ways it works across the UK.
Expert Content
Partnering with industry leading organisations to provide expert blogs, tools & documents.
Member Resources
Up to date professional advice accessed through newsletters, downloadables & tutorials.
Meet The Ilg Team
Who we are
The Independent Living Group (ILG) has been created to bring together experience, best practice and learning from those involved in personalisation both here in the UK and across the world.
We are a membership organisation that will act as a one stop shop for information, documents, blogs and peer to peer advice.

YOU Are the boss
The Independent Living Group (ILG) has been created to bring together experience, best practice and learning from those involved in personalisation both here in the UK and across the world.
We are a membership organisation that will act as a one stop shop for information, documents, blogs and peer to peer advice.
Have Your Say
As a member you have access to the private members forum where you can have your say on matters that mean most to you.
The forum has a strict monitering process which should allow members to join the conversation without any concern.


Enhance Your Skills
The Independent Living Group (ILG) has been created to bring together experience, best practice and learning from those involved in personalisation both here in the UK and across the world.
We are a membership organisation that will act as a one stop shop for information, documents, blogs and peer to peer advice.
ILG Newsletter
The Independent Living Group (ILG) has been created to bring together experience, best practice and learning from those involved in personalisation both here in the UK and across the world.
Make sure to tick the box and sign up to our newsletter for all the lastest news.
We are a membership organisation that will act as a one stop shop for information, documents, blogs and peer to peer advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up?
To become a member click the”Join Us” link, choose what membership you would like and fill in a short form. Once completed you will be a member and have full access to the groups benefits.
How do I download documents?
Log into your account and make your way to the members area. Click on the downloads section and there you will find all the useful documents we have.
Can I write a blog for the group?
Any expert content is always welcome and key to keeping the group up to date. Please contact support@independentlivinggroup.com to discuss writing a blog.
How do I access my discount code?
If you are a customer with Mark Bates Ltd then you can become a member free of charge. Log in to your Mark Bates account and you will find your discount code.