Free
Your Path To Personalised Support
At The Community Brokerage Network, we provide free information and advice on Self Directed Support (SDS) for everyone in Ayrshire regardless of their circumstances, age, and level of ability. We do not provide hands on social care for people but we do try to help them get what they need.
Your Life,
Your Choice
Our service is fully funded by the Scottish government so you can access it for free.
Whether you’re just starting your social care journey or already on your way, we’re here for you. With our extensive local knowledge and networks, we’ll connect you with statutory and community-based opportunities. Our goal is to help you achieve your personal goals in a way that suits you best.
No formal assessment or social care budget needed – we’re ready to help every step of the way!
What is a
Community Broker?
A Community Broker is someone who helps people find their way through the social care system. We have detailed local knowledge and strong connections, offering personalised support. We help you access services, community opportunities, and resources that fit your unique needs and preferences.
In short, we are your guides and social care advocates, helping you access the right support at the right time.
Our Services
Our Dedicated Support Team consists of local people, often with lived experience of managing an SDS option 1 social care package for a loved one. They provide one-to-one support throughout the entire process, whether you have a care budget from your local council or not, including:
We work with you to understand your needs, goals and existing strengths.
We provide detailed information about Self Directed Support and other social care and community options.
We connect you with various services, community opportunities and resources that can help you achieve your goals.
We assist in creating a personalised plan that suits your needs and preferences.
We advocate on your behalf in relation to your social care needs.
Arlene connected with the Community Brokerage Network through a community link worker who introduced her to our broker, Andrea. From that point on, Andrea provided...
Kenny was diagnosed with Asperger’s and felt lost when he reached out to the Community Brokerage Network. When the broker first met him, she saw...
Afton, at the time of our involvement, was a 16-year-old, who used her individual budget through Self-Directed Support to hire peers to help her live...
Lewis is a young man with autism and an incredible talent for music. He joined a pilot scheme and received £250 to make a difference...
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