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Introducing Community Led Support’s Evidence & Learning Briefing Papers. In these surreal, unpredictable, and troubling times it may seem strange publishing these papers from the Community Led Support Programme, but arguably they are more important now than ever.

We are excited to be sharing a range of documents that highlight the key insights, lessons and stories from the Rural Wisdom evaluation as the project comes to the end of its first stage in the five rural communities in Wales (Milford Haven, Leeswood & Pontblyddyn) and Scotland (Eaglesham, Highland Perthshire, North Angus).

A short report published today shares insights and lessons from the first year of Model City London (MCL) – a community led, sports based initiative for achieving change based on local priorities and concerns.

The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) has been commissioned by the South Regional Health Education England Intellectual Disabilities programme to find and share best practice in training people who work in NHS trusts to support people with learning disabilities.

The publication of “What works in Community Led Support?” details evidence from nine local authorities that show that, by working differently, significant improvements are taking place in services across England, Scotland and Wales.

We’re delighted to have received the news that The Big Lottery Fund will be supporting our project to develop the ways rural areas work well for older people. The project will run over five years

This interim report for the Department of Education (DfE) and Council for Disabled Children (CDC) shares emerging findings and lessons from an analysis of information gathered during the first three stages of the national evaluation.

As part of the national evaluation of Independent Support we are conducting a survey to find out what people aged 16-25 who have had an Independent Supporter think about the assistance they provide.

An evaluation of one of the first initiatives in the UK to work with people with dementia to develop Circles of Support reveals benefits for those living with the condition, their family, friends and professionals.