We all need to know other people. They may be family, friends, neighbours, people we work with or people who help us sort things out in our lives.
Circles of support are a group of family, friends and supportive workers who come together to give support and friendship to a person. They help them do the things they would like to do and achieve new things in their life. This may be day to day things in a person’s life, such as going out in the evening, meeting new people or going shopping. It may also be big things, such as going on a holiday, finding a job or moving house.
The members of a circle can suggest ideas and help to plan. They can also help someone to meet new people.
A circle of support can be very helpful at a time of change such as moving on from school or further education and making plans for the future.
We have developed some resources to help people to get started with setting up a circle:
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