Small Supports, big changes: Transforming lives in Leeds
What happens when you reimagine adult social support from the ground up? Dr Vicky Mason-Angelow shares what happened in Leeds following a two year pilot.
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Seeing a person in all their wonderfulness
Nic Crosby and Amanda Nally explore the need for services to challenge themselves. Are they truly person-centred, or, is it just nice words that hide reality?
Neighbours: How small acts can make a big difference to individuals and communities
A member of our Older People's NHS Sounding Board shares some thoughts around small acts, neighbourhoods and dementia.
Ed’s story
The Advocacy People shared Ed's story with us to highlight how advocates work to support people to change their situation and improve their well-being. Ed has also benefited from being part of a Peer Advocacy group - giving him the opportunity to support others.
Getting on with living
Tom share’s his thoughts on what an included life looks like for him as a young autistic person living in Dorset.
Two Men and a Dog
How meeting through Shared Lives led Andy and James to form 'Local Social', a community interest company, that has changed both their lives. Author: Andy Cooke
Getting the rights right in housing
Our recent Housing Round Table in Newcastle discussing people’s equal rights to live independently in communities brought together a great range of voices of those living in supported housing as well as those providing and regulating it.
Housing options and support for young people preparing for adulthood
Independent living and housing options is one of the four PfA outcomes that support young people to move into adulthood with good lives; however it seems to be one of the more challenging ones to get right.
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