Living on the Edge

We’re doing some research around people on the edge of services.

This could be:

• People who are not eligible for formal care and support from statutory health and care services, but still need support.
• People who will fall through the gaps in our communities, and society, without the support of a community organisation.

Who we want to learn about

• We often work with disabled, autistic and older people. We're particularly keen to hear from individuals, families and organisations within these groups.
• We're also keen to hear from people who choose not to engage with services or feel they can't.
• Individuals, and organisations who support people, that could be going through a transition period or have multiple challenges.

What we hope to learn

We want to learn about the support available and how it breaks down across communities to benefit individuals and families. We're interested in the impact of intersectionality on people's experiences.

We want to:

• Gather personal stories and experiences that showcase good practice.

• Try and breakdown the multiple layers of disadvantage and hear from diverse communities.

How we will use this information

In the future we hope to use this project as a basis for further grant-funded work where we’ll be looking for partners. This is an opportunity to showcase and share your good practice with a view to developing further work in this area.

Get involved

If you’re an individual who has received support, or a community organisation, group or network anywhere in the UK, we’d love to connect with you.

Register your interest.