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How ‘game-changer’ e-compliance software assists SIL in providing better support to individuals

Radar, an award-winning risk and compliance software, has quickly become a key tool used by SIL, which is part of Lifeways.

How Jack, who lives with schizophrenia, struggled with addiction – and how he’s ready to move on

Jack is 27. He’s spent half his adult life in secure settings.

“I’ve been struggling with addictions since the age of 15,” Jack recalls.

Mental Health Awareness Week: 3 ways nature can help you boost your mental health

By Richard Cunningham, Service Development Director at Supported Independent Living (SIL), which is part of Lifeways Group

Lockdown brings out community spirit

In 2017 Lifeways SIL won the contract to deliver mental health supported Living at Wigan Council’s new 26 flat scheme at Hardy Butts in Wigan.

The importance of local services working together

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published State of health care and adult social care in England 2018/19 which is their annual assessment of health and social care in England.

SIL Bluebell Court - Gardening Project

One of the people we support at our scheme in Blackpool has started her own gardening project, which is providing huge benefits for her mental well-being. The Scheme Manager, Chris Lees, has written about her journey to recovery using gardening as her main tool. Read her story below!