How we can help

We can help you to make connecting a reality in your area. We offer a range of services for:


  • existing or potential service providers
  • commissioners and care managers
  • people with learning disabilities and their families
  • services we offer.

Getting help to set up and run a connecting service


Help for front line services and organisations wishing to establish their own connecting services or who require support to develop existing services.


Connecting People - Running connecting services (PDF)


Help with commissioning connecting services


Support for commissioners to develop connecting in their local authority including supporting the third sector to develop their services and support for social workers and commissioners around introducing connecting to their local areas.


Connecting People: support for commissioners (PDF)


Connecting People Development Fund


Financial support in the form of small grants to enable individuals and third sector organisations to develop their connecting services.


Connecting People Development Fund


We also work with local partners to get funding for connecting projects. If you would like to know more about how we can help you make connecting work in your area, please contact us.


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