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Community Circles Go Global

March 3, 2022
We often describe a circle of support as a space of love and listening,...
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Community, Learning

Encircled with love

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

How do we measure happiness?

March 3, 2020
Sharon captures a moment of happiness shared by all of the residents of Wickham...
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Extra care

“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...

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Community

8 Strategies for Connecting Communities

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

Meeting Laura

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

Social Work students using one-page profiles

January 1, 2014
Written by Ali Gardner Senior Lecturer – Social Work Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) Last time...

A solid foundation for the future

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

First impressions

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

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