In our 31th year, we have been a forerunner in providing professional services which facilitate a per
Now in our 31th year, Galway Centre for Independent Living (GCIL) is a not-for-profit organisation which enables us to provide affordable, premium services...
We are the forerunner in providing professional services which facilitate a person’s choice to continue living independently in their own home and participating in society. There are range of services available to people, regardless of age or need, who require support to live in their homes and communities.Independent Living is about choice, empowerment,
independence, rights, options and self-determination. Independent Living refers to quality of life with assistance. This requires the existence of a Personal Assistance Service – one which is controlled and managed
by people with disabilities. It does not matter how significant a persons disability is; they can live an independent life, if they desire it, with access to the right supports and back-up. Our Goals
Enabling persons with disabilities to live meaningful lives within society. The empowerment of disabled people to overcome environmental, educational and social barriers. Help people to recognise that a person with a disability has equal civil rights as all other citizens. The acquisition of funds and resources to further the aims of all CILs. Helping to implement an ongoing permanent personal assistants scheme for all persons with disability to aid with the following:
Assisting in the client work situation,
Assisting in the client social setting,
Assisting the client with personal care,
Assisting the client in education/training settings,
Doing whatever the client needs to assist them to have better control of their own lives and achieve a quality filled independent future. Developing a profit making businesses operated and managed by people with disabilities. Independent Living is about choice, empowerment, independence, rights, options and self-determination.
10/11/2025
Charity Trustees’ Week is a great big THANK YOU to the thousands of volunteers who, as charity trustees, oversee Ireland’s 11,500 registered charities.
It is organised in partnership by the Charities Regulator, Boardmatch Ireland, Carmichael, Charities Institute Ireland, Dóchas, Pobal, The Wheel, and Volunteer Ireland.
Now in its ninth year, the week celebrates and supports your tireless work and commitment with events and free resources to help you in your roles. There’s something for every trustee, whatever the size or purpose of your charity.
Follow them on social media, using the hashtag:
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Galway Centre for Independent Living provide PA/HomeHelp services for all types of situations Call our Care Services Team on (091) 773910 or info@gcil.ie to discuss your needs
10/11/2025
Last week, DFI welcomed Minister Hildegarde Naughton T.D. to our Strategic General Meeting to discuss how Ireland’s new National Disability Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People will be delivered.
DFI members and partners focused on turning the strategy’s promises into real tangible change for disabled people in communities across Ireland.
As DFI CEO Elaine Teague said:
“People don’t live in government departments, they live in communities.”
Together, we’ll keep pushing for a whole-of-society approach to equality and inclusion.
Do you have questions about improving your home's energy efficiency and comfort?
Save these dates and drop in!
Warm Home Hub
10/11/2025
Calling all Galway volunteers! 🙌
Join us in Ballinasloe, Athenry, Tuam & Loughrea to help brighten an older person’s day
Let’s combat loneliness together. it feels amazing to make someone feel amazing! 💫
To sign in please visit alone.ie/volunteers
10/11/2025
Ireland’s has published its first National Disability Strategy since ratifying the UN CRPD.
Our new plain English summary and analysis breaks down what’s positive, what’s missing, and what must happen next to make sure disabled people are truly recognised as rights-holders.
🔹 123 actions across five key areas, including education, work, independent living, health, and transport
🔹 Major gaps remain on poverty, advocacy, and inclusion
🔹 Real progress depends on leadership, funding, and accountability.
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Now in our 26th year, Galway Centre for Independent Living (GCIL) is a not-for-profit organisation which enables us to provide affordable, premium services...
We are the forerunner in providing professional services which facilitate a person’s choice to continue living independently in their own home and participating in society. There are range of services available to people, regardless of age or need, who require support to live in their homes and communities.Independent Living is about choice, empowerment,
independence, rights, options and self-determination. Independent Living refers to quality of life with assistance. This requires the existence of a Personal Assistance Service – one which is controlled and managed
by people with disabilities. It does not matter how significant a persons disability is; they can live an independent life, if they desire it, with access to the right supports and back-up.
Our Goals
Enabling persons with disabilities to live meaningful lives within society.
The empowerment of disabled people to overcome environmental, educational and social barriers.
Help people to recognise that a person with a disability has equal civil rights as all other citizens.
The acquisition of funds and resources to further the aims of all CILs.
Helping to implement an ongoing permanent personal assistants scheme for all persons with disability to aid with the following:
Assisting in the client work situation,
Assisting in the client social setting,
Assisting the client with personal care,
Assisting the client in education/training settings,
Doing whatever the client needs to assist them to have better control of their own lives and achieve a quality filled independent future.
Developing a profit making businesses operated and managed by people with disabilities.
