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Maintaining connections and contributions with creativity and exploring what’s possible…

January 1, 2021
Leanne, who has a learning disability, has a circle to support her finding things...
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Community, People with a learning disability

Community Circles – Brief Introductory Information

January 1, 2021
Lots of people are getting in touch to ask about Community Circles. There are...
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Care homes, Carers, Community, Extra care, Learning, Older people, People living with dementia, People with a learning disability, Wellbeing

We Are All On This Journey Together

August 8, 2020
In New Zealand, our colleagues are exploring how best to fade out of the...
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People with a learning disability, Supported living

Homestay on the Other Side of the World

May 5, 2020
The Circles team in New Zealand reflect on their time during the Coronavirus pandemic...
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People with a learning disability, Supported living

Circles in New Zealand | Virginia’s Story

July 7, 2019
It is exciting to see the impact that Circles are now having worldwide! In...
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People with a learning disability

Georgia’s Community Circle

July 7, 2017
Community Circles have been working with Brandon Trust, the learning disability charity, to set...
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Circles Stories, People with a learning disability, Supported living

Yvonne’s story

September 9, 2016
Broadening my horizons
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Circles Stories, People with a learning disability, Supported living

Mary’s story

September 9, 2016
Reconnecting with my faith
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Circles Stories, People with a learning disability, Supported living

Henry’s story

July 7, 2016
Transitioning to adulthood
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Circles Stories, People with a learning disability

Dawn’s story

July 7, 2016
Meeting new people
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Circles Stories, People with a learning disability, Supported living

Georgia’s story

July 7, 2016
Trying new things
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Circles Stories, People with a learning disability, Supported living

The Jedi Council

April 4, 2016
We met today after a bit of a gap, ill health, busy schedules and...
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Carers, People with a learning disability

How having a Community Circle can complement paid support from Healthcare professionals

February 2, 2016
I had a fascinating conversation with a new Community Circles facilitator recently. Anita had...
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People with a learning disability

Feeling isolated? How Community Circles can help

January 1, 2016
I recently read an article about how people with a learning disability can feel...
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People with a learning disability, Supported living

“Come Dine With Me” Creating ripples through a Community Circle

September 9, 2015
The purpose of Dawn’s circle is to support her to find things to do...
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People with a learning disability, Supported living

Giving, connecting, appreciating

September 9, 2015
For the past twelve months I’ve shared Mary’s story and how her Community Circle...
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Community, People with a learning disability, Supported living

Developing relationships through a Community Circle

August 8, 2015
Yvonne is warm and welcoming, loves to chat and is really good company.  Yvonne...
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People with a learning disability, Supported living, Wellbeing

The role of support staff in a Community Circle

July 7, 2015
Mary’s Community Circle began nearly 12 months ago and is has been a delight...
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People with a learning disability, Supported living

The role of support staff in a Community Circle

July 7, 2015
Mary’s Community Circle began nearly 12 months ago and is has been a delight...
Categories:
Community, People with a learning disability, Supported living

What assumptions are staff and managers making about Community Circles?

March 3, 2015
Blog by Cath Barton – Community Circles Connector As we continue to introduce Community...
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People with a learning disability, Supported living

Always look on the bright side of life – A circle journey

December 12, 2014
A blog by Ruth Gorman I wanted to write about the work that Community...
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People with a learning disability, Supported living

Continuing to learn with Mary

December 12, 2014
Blog by Cath Barton Mary’s circle is exploring ways that she can reconnect with...
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Community, People with a learning disability, Supported living, Wellbeing

In between Circles

October 10, 2014
So far, I’ve talked quite a lot about what happens in Circle meetings.  Life,...
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Carers, People with a learning disability, Wellbeing

What church means to Mary…

September 9, 2014
I had the pleasure of going to church with Mary today. It was lovely...
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Community, People with a learning disability, Supported living

Mary’s Circle, the ‘Cream Cake Get Together’

September 9, 2014
How are we building on actions… Today’s Circle get together with Mary starting off...
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Community, People with a learning disability, Supported living

Mary’s circle, or I should say “the cream cake get together”

July 7, 2014
Cath writes….. The Cream Cake Get Together Mary takes a great pride in her...
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People with a learning disability, Supported living

Do we (still) need a facilitator?

June 6, 2014
Henry’s Mum writes…. As the conversation flowed at the Circle meeting last night, a...
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Carers, People with a learning disability

Meeting Laura

May 5, 2014
Written by Lowri Bartrum; Circle Facilitator I was first introduced to Laura and her...
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Carers, People with a learning disability

Not being there

April 4, 2014
If you’ve read previous blog posts from me about the circle, you’ve probably already...
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Carers, People with a learning disability

(Not) Being in Charge

March 3, 2014
Today, Henry’s mum talks about her fears of not being in control – something...
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Carers, People with a learning disability

Circles – How do you get started?

February 2, 2014
In her first blog post last December, Henry’s mum wrote about Henry’s person-centred annual...
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Carers, People with a learning disability

What do you do when you suddenly find yourself making all the decisions?

January 1, 2014
Written by Circles Facilitator Michelle Livesley Amy is a young woman in her early...
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Carers, Community, People with a learning disability

In the heart of the community – or is it?

January 1, 2014
Written by Sarah Thomas, parent carer As a parent carer of a son who...
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Carers, Community, People with a learning disability

A solid foundation for the future

December 12, 2013
Valerie Houghton,  Learning Disabilities Lecturer, Salford University  We run a well established joint course...
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Learning, People with a learning disability

Going round in circles?

December 12, 2013
Written by Henry’s mum We’re in transition – that horrible halfway space between children’s...
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Carers, Community, People with a learning disability

Stories from Circles so far

November 11, 2013
Written by Caroline Tomlinson Yesterday I blogged about Circles of Support, the role of...
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Carers, Community, People with a learning disability

First impressions

November 11, 2013
Written by Rowan Hall, Communications Manager So I’m sat at a table with ten...
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Carers, Community, People with a learning disability, Wellbeing

Leaving home – with a little help from Jennie’s Circle

November 11, 2013
One of the key roles of Jennie’s Circle has been supporting her (and me...
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Carers, People with a learning disability, Supported living, Wellbeing

Thinking about the future – aiming higher

November 11, 2013
Written by Suzie Franklin, Jennie’s mum Within the first couple of months of Jennie’s...
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Carers, Community, People with a learning disability, Wellbeing

Jennie’s Circle: releasing the worry

November 11, 2013
Written by Suzie Franklin, Jennie’s mum I like many parents of disabled children worried...
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Community, People with a learning disability, Wellbeing

The Law, The Lords and Circles of Support

November 11, 2013
Written by Max Neil, Community Circles Co Founder with comment from Peter Crane Today...
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People with a learning disability

Turning dreams into realities

October 10, 2013
Written by Circle Facilitator, Helen Smith I am so excited to be involved in...
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Community, People with a learning disability, Wellbeing

Sarah’s Circle is the group that can change her world

October 10, 2013
Written by Cath Barton Driving home from my first of Sarah’s Circle meetings, I...
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Community, People with a learning disability
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