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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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A Good Life

From vision to reality: establishing a community micro-enterprise

The story of one woman’s journey to setting up a Suffolk community micro-enterprise that makes a big difference to people in the local community.

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A Good Life

The magic of true person-centred support

Carole shares her experience of person-centred care through the support of a local community micro-enterprise.

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Choice and control

Community micro-enterprise: a case for investment

How community micro-enterprise development in Rhondda Cynon Taf has improved lives, saved money and delivered better services.

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