Easing of restrictions brought new challenges, as the world works differently now. There are lots of new rules to learn to be out and about safely in the community. Re-learning skills takes months of practice: shopping; using public transport safely; personal safety; talking to people you don’t know. Accessible, inclusive social opportunities are limited. Confidence is fragile: an impatient word from a member of the public derails months of support. It is often easier to choose isolation.

We are rebuilding our community support programmes, to include: • Opportunities for people to attend courses to rebuild their skills • Drop–In support groups for ad hoc advice • Providing accessible social activities with support to attend • Welfare Fund to pay for costs of travel, memberships of leisure centres and supported holidays • Volunteer and staff buddies to get out and about again