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Circles Network Wales
Debbie Hill - Project Co-ordinator
Unit 14 Enterprise House 127 Bute Street Cardiff Bay Cardiff CF10 5LE
Tel: 0292 048 7575 Fax: 0292 048 8392 Email:deborah.hill@circlesnetwork.org.uk Who we are Circles Network Wales is a National organisation supporting people with learning difficulties, their families, friends and organisations across Wales to develop Circles of Support.
Debbie Hill, Wales Co-ordinator
is based in Cardiff. Debbie has a National remit to support people to build
Circles of Support, develop training/ information events and create new services
across Wales.
Lyndsay Bone, Pembrokeshire
Facilitator, Lyndsay
supports Families/Carers of people with learning difficulties across
Pembrokeshire who want to start their own Circle of Support. Enabling the
families to receive more support and for individuals to combat social exclusion. What we do Essentially the idea of a circle of support is a very simple one, to help someone establish a personal social network. The circle is made up of people that support the focus person in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way e.g. friends and family. Once formed, the circle is there to assist the person to achieve the dreams and ambitions that they may hold. In all aspects of our work we employ a Person Centred approach, allowing individuals to be in full control of all aspects of their lives. Many people across Wales are really embracing the true meaning of what a circle is and what it can help you achieve. With many fun nights had with their Circle of Friends (from Karaoke nights, bowling, dinner parties and garden parties), to people making life changing decisions with the support of their circle (people choosing to move into their own homes, advocating for their rights, accessing direct payments, and learning a new skills), people are benefiting in all manner of ways through establishing their circle of support. We also hold gathering events where people have the opportunity to learn more about our work, whilst also meeting other individuals who have a circle of support. Our gatherings are open events, and the theme is always fun and friendship! We hold events such as Karaoke Nights, Discos, Christmas Parties, Picnics, Day Trips, and mini events such as nights out bowling, to the cinema and meals out. Training Across all areas of Wales we develop links with voluntary organisation, people with learning difficulties, parents and carers, practitioners and professionals to deliver the message that Person Centred Planning and Circles of Support is now the way forward for people with learning difficulties in Wales. Through our training and information events we enable people to understand the concept Person Centred Planning, empower them by teaching Person Centred Planning tools, and showing how it can enable people to have an inclusive role within their community through making choices and decisions that are right for them. Wales leaflet English language (PDF) Wales leaflet Welsh language (PDF)
ASAPH Equals
Launch leaflet
Contact us If you would like any further information on any aspects of our work, or would like to be added to our mailing list please contact: Debbie Hill Tel: 0292 048 7575 Email: debbie@circleswales.fsnet.co.uk Lyndsay Bone Tel: 07970 604165 Email: lyndsay@pembscircles.freeserve.co.uk
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