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A Good Life

A full circle of support from community micro-enterprises

A trio of community micro‑enterprises that supported an older mum to live a more connected and fulfilling life.

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A Good Life

Using a strengths-based approach to support self-employment

Antony, who is autistic, realised his vision of creating an inclusive travel business to help people with learning disabilities.

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Choice and control

Creative ways to help older people stay well and connected

Good care and support is not just about personal care at home. Leanne runs Visualise Fitness which is helping people stay strong, active and connected as they age.

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A Good Life

Supporting a good life at home and in the community

Flourish2Thrive is a specialist community micro-enterprise helping people live fulfilling, independent lives in their own homes and community.

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A Good Life

Supporting social prescribers in Suffolk

The story of how the Shaw Trust got support from a community micro-enterprise to improve Linda’s wellbeing.

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Choice and control

Opportunities for more personalised care through direct payments

The story of how a community micro-enterprise is providing true personalised care to people through the use of direct payments.

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Choice and control

When social work and community micro-enterprises work together

The story of how a social worker and community micro-enterprise leader worked together to change a life in Cheshire.

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A Good Life

Changing people’s lives in Gloucestershire

Two people share how their lives have changed as a result of setting up a community micro-enterprise.

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Choice and control

Coastal regeneration and new neighbourhood care options in Northeast Lincolnshire

A community micro-enterprise development project in Mablethorpe that has resulted in a choice of support options, created jobs and boosted the local economy.

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Neighbourhood health

Breathing new life into community spaces

The story of how three community entrepreneurs and a local housing association worked together to breathe new life into a community space in Ware.

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Prevention

Preventing social isolation through Local Area Coordination

Gary’s story of being helped by a Local Area Coordinator to live a more connected and fulfilling life.

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A Good Life

Building healthy communities through creative arts

The story of a Westminster community micro-enterprise supporting people through mindful art.

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