Circles of Support

A Circle of Support is a way of bringing together a network of your friends and relatives to be more involved in your life.

The people in your Circle of Support will look out for you and help you make decisions.

Your Circle friends will spend time with you because they like you and have interests in common with you.

Circle friends work together and individually to learn more about your vision for a good life, and your hopes and dreams.

Circle Friends can also support families and their loved one with future planning and safeguarding.

If you’re interested in learning more about building on your freely given relationships

For more detailed information on Circles of Support, download the Circles of Support overview (PDF).

A hope and a dream of Bek’s, from a long time ago, was to sky dive. Last year it became a reality with the help of Beth, a Circle of Support friend. “I was petrified at first but it was amazing! Beth and I plan to do it again, every […]

Circles of support in action

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3 primary school aged children at a park, smiling, with their arms draped around each other's shoulders
Circle members’ experience In this video by Community Resource Unit Ltc (CRU),  Circle Members reflect on what it means for them to be invited, included and involved involved in a circle of support.The video is 11 minutes long https://youtu.be/gvt1ZmVMGEk Being part of school & friendships Jackie and her daughter Hannah […]

Videos about being part of a circle of support

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Close up of a young woman knitting, with an older woman behind her also working on a knitting project
Relationships, Circles Initiative CLP has a focus on building strong relationships and circles of support for people with disability. This video showcases the philosophy behind the Circles Initiative.The video goes for 4 minutes. https://youtu.be/-aQRY1c4Xos Neighbourhood Circles The Inclusive Communities Neighbourhood Circles project has put together a 5.5 minute video full […]

Videos about freely given relationships and community connection

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