# Event Details - **Event Name**: WECIL Independent Living Payments Community Gathering – 12th March 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a fun and informative community gathering to discuss Direct Payments – your voice matters!About this EventWECIL Independent Living Payments Community Gathering – 12th March 2026The event will be held in the David Baker Room within The Vassall Centre, Gill Ave, Bristol BS16 2QQ.Join us for our next WECIL ILP Community Gathering, a welcoming space for Disabled people, allies, and professionals to come together, share experiences and explore different ways of managing Direct Payments.This free event offers a mix of short talks, stalls, food, and interactive table discussions — with plenty of time to connect, ask questions, and learn from one another.Who is this event for?Disabled people and Direct Payment recipients using or thinking about using employed/ self-employed Personal Assistants or agency support.People interested in independent living and support optionsCommunity members, Personal Assistants, allies, and professionalsYou’re welcome whether you’re new to this topic or already have lots of experience.Access & accessibilityWe want this event to be as accessible as possible. Please let us know if you have any access requirements in advance by contacting dpsupport@wecil.org.uk and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.Please inform us in advance if a BSL interpreter is required at the event to meet your access requirements.Please also ensure to book a separate ticket for your PAs or any guests that you may wish to attend the event with you.Tea, coffee, and lunch will be provided.Spaces are limited, so please book your free ticket in advance. Vegan and vegetarian food will be available.We look forward to welcoming you! ?Agenda?: 10:00 AMWelcomeInfo: Opening the day, setting out the agenda, health & safety information and how to take part in feedback and surveys.?: 10:10 AMIntroductionInfo: Introduction to WECIL from Alex Johnston who is the Head of Commercial and Social Enterprise.?: 10:15 AMGuest SpeakersInfo: Short introductions from guest speakers who use a direct payment to meet their care & support needs.?: 11:00 AMAudience Q&AInfo: An opportunity to ask questions on Direct Payments and hear different perspectives.?: 11:10 AMIntroduction to Independent Living Payments Steering Group Info: An introduction to the ILP Steering Group, who they are and what they've been working on.?: 11:20 AMStalls, Refreshments & NetworkingInfo: Meet stallholders, get refreshments and enjoy some 'mingle' time.?: 12:00 PMLunchInfo: We will explain what food is available and where to find it. Vegan and vegetarian food will be available.?: 01:00 PMSmall group table discussions on different types of care supportInfo: You'll rotate around 3 tables (15 minutes each). There will be a table on using employed PAs, self-employed PAs and using agencies for support. Each table will be lead by a direct payment user and supported by a WECIL staff member.?: 01:45 PMMisfits PoetryInfo: A poetry performance from Misfits Theatre Company. Misfits is a social theatre company for adults with learning disabilities?: 02:00 PMClose and Feedback SurveyInfo: Thank you and final reflections, with support available to complete the feedback survey. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/wecil-independent-living-payments-community-gathering-12th-march-2026/100001981999144796 - **Event Categories**: Art, Theatre, literary-art, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fwecil-independent-living-payments-community-gathering-12th-march-2026-tickets-1981999144796 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bristol - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Vassall Centre - **lat**: 51.485569 - **long**: -2.524762 - **full address**: The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Bristol, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: WECIL (https://allevents.in/org/wecil/22856035) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a84d4ce61553677e7511ead3eea23cf88eb58480a535c1036524979d01bd724b-rimg-w940-h470-dc000000-gmir.png?v=1770982513 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/542e874fc3e057a241c63c9cab4a0c37c6a58e88463aacea04e50d9d97744dc3-rimg-w400-h400-dc000000-gmir.png?v=1770982512 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Bristol, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** WECIL - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Art, Theatre, literary-art, health-wellness - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about WECIL Independent Living Payments Community Gathering – 12th March 2026 ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "WECIL Independent Living Payments Community Gathering – 12th March 2026", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a84d4ce61553677e7511ead3eea23cf88eb58480a535c1036524979d01bd724b-rimg-w940-h470-dc000000-gmir.png?v=1770982513", "startDate": "2026-03-12", "endDate": "2026-03-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/bristol/wecil-independent-living-payments-community-gathering-12th-march-2026/100001981999144796", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Vassall Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Gill Avenue", "postalCode": "BS16 2QQ", "addressLocality": "Bristol", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.485569", "longitude": "-2.524762" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for a fun and informative community gathering to discuss Direct Payments – your voice matters!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-12", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/bristol/wecil-independent-living-payments-community-gathering-12th-march-2026/100001981999144796" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/bristol/wecil-independent-living-payments-community-gathering-12th-march-2026/100001981999144796", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "WECIL", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/wecil/22856035", "description": "A forward thinking user led organisation, dedicated to supporting disabled people and creating a more inclusive society." } ] } ] ```