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Encircled with love

January 1, 2021
At the beginning of 2014 my husband Dave was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment....

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...

Lynda’s Circle – Starting the Journey

July 7, 2014
Today, Cath shares with us the story of Lynda’s first Circle.  It is an...

Circles of Support? Community Circles? What’s the difference?

July 7, 2014
Here at Community Circles, we are exploring how Circles of Support can be delivered...
Categories:
Community, Learning

Canadian models of Circles and supportive social networks

July 7, 2014
Over the next few weeks, we want to share with you how Circles are...
Categories:
Carers, Community

Who could provide Facilitation and Support for Circles?

June 6, 2014
The following is an excerpt from Circles of Support and Personalisation (Helen Sanderson and...
Categories:
Community

What is the contribution of Circles of Support to delivering personalisation?

June 6, 2014
The ‘circle of support’ is a model that has enormous potential to enhance the...
Categories:
Community

How can you engage with Community Circles?

June 6, 2014
Community Circles is exploring how to create Circles at scale, using person-centred practices, so...
Categories:
Community

8 Strategies for Connecting Communities

May 5, 2014
Written by Max Neill There has been lots of discussion in the press and...
Categories:
Community

Meeting Laura

May 5, 2014
Written by Lowri Bartrum; Circle Facilitator I was first introduced to Laura and her...

Going round in circles?

December 12, 2013
Written by Henry’s mum We’re in transition – that horrible halfway space between children’s...

First impressions

November 11, 2013
Written by Rowan Hall, Communications Manager So I’m sat at a table with ten...

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...

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...

Jennie’s Circle: releasing the worry

November 11, 2013
Written by Suzie Franklin, Jennie’s mum I like many parents of disabled children worried...

Turning dreams into realities

October 10, 2013
Written by Circle Facilitator, Helen Smith I am so excited to be involved in...

Preparing social work students for the road ahead

October 10, 2013
Written by Ali Gardner, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) It is always...
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Community