Community Support

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Community Support That Promotes Independence, Confidence and Inclusion

At Tapera Healthcare, we provide flexible Community Support services that help individuals remain active, connected and involved in the world around them.

We believe everyone should have opportunities to enjoy meaningful experiences, build confidence, maintain relationships and participate within their communities in a safe and supported way.

Our support is tailored around each person’s goals, interests, abilities and preferred routines while promoting independence, emotional wellbeing and social inclusion.

What is Community Support?

Community Support helps individuals access opportunities outside the home while developing confidence, independence and life skills.

This may include support to attend appointments, go shopping, access education or volunteering opportunities, take part in hobbies, attend social activities or simply enjoy time within the community safely and confidently.

At Tapera Healthcare, our support is flexible and built around what matters most to the individual.

Who We Support

Every support package is tailored around the person’s goals, communication needs, confidence level and preferences.

We consider Community Support referrals individually and may support:

People whose referrals are suitable within our registration
Individuals developing independence and life skills
People experiencing social isolation
Individuals with complex support needs
Children and young people with additional needs
People with physical disabilities
Individuals with mental health needs
People with communication or sensory needs

How We Can Support

Our aim is to help individuals feel confident, safe and included within their local communities.

Our Community Support services may include:

Accessing social and leisure activities
Encouraging participation and inclusion
Building routines and independence skills
Positive Behaviour Support approaches
Emotional wellbeing and companionship
Developing communication and social skills
Attending community groups or events
Support with hobbies and interests
Building confidence in public spaces
Travel training and route planning
Support with education, volunteering or employment goals
Attending healthcare appointments
Shopping and errands

Promoting Confidence and Social Inclusion

We understand that isolation can impact emotional wellbeing, confidence and quality of life.

Our teams encourage individuals to access their communities safely, develop social connections and participate in activities that are meaningful to them.

We focus on helping people build independence at their own pace while ensuring support remains compassionate, person-centred and outcome-focused.

Community Support for Children and Young People

We also support children and young people to access safe and meaningful community opportunities.

This may include leisure activities, confidence-building opportunities, social engagement, short breaks, transition support and helping young people develop skills for adulthood.

Our approach is child-centred, safeguarding-focused and tailored around individual outcomes.

Working in Partnership with Families and Professionals

We work closely with families, advocates, schools, healthcare professionals, social workers and other relevant services to ensure support remains safe, consistent and coordinated.

We value communication and partnership working while ensuring individuals remain central to planning and decision-making.