Circles of Support

September 23, 2016

Do you know about our New Project

Circles of Support – Supporting People Living with Dementia

What are the Aims of Circles of Support?
The aim of Circles of Support with a person with dementia is to improve their well-being by increasing their social network and so prevent illness, isolation and loneliness. It aims to support and help people to live in their own homes for as long as possible. Circles is also beneficial for carers as they feel supported and less alone.
What is a Circle of Support?
A Circle of Support is a group of people who provide support to a person to enable them to think about what they would like to do in their life and how to bring about any changes. The group can include family members, friends, volunteers and professionals; whoever the person identifies as key people in their life. One person is typically identified as the key person to help coordinate the group and ensure that the person who needs the support is at the centre of the discussions.
How does it Work?
A Circles of Support approach uses person centred thinking which means that the person with dementia is central to the group. The key person who set up the group ensures that all identified people know what each other is doing to support the person with dementia. The group meet regularly in person or using IT to ensure the person’s wishes are being carried out.
Who is Involved?
Jenny Nayak is the Project Worker for Circles of Support and employed for 21 hours a week. She will work with people living with dementia and their families in order to develop their social network and improve their quality of life.

For more information please contact Jenny Nayak on 0113 266 0371 (Mon, Tues, Thurs) [email protected]

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Tel: 0113 266 0371
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