Celebrating Choice, Confidence, and Connection at Outreach Kirklees

At our Outreach Kirklees service, person-centred support isn’t just a principle – it’s a way of life. Every day, the team supports individuals to empower them to live fully, freely, and on their own terms. Just ask Carol and Julie – two amazing clients whose stories shine a light on what truly tailored support can achieve.

Carol’s Days, Her Way

With a huge smile and a zest for independence, Carol is embracing each day exactly how she wants – supported by Outreach Worker Sarah, and guided by what brings her happiness and meaning.

One of Carol’s favourite places? The Longwood Village Group Memory Café (Huddersfield). Surrounded by comforting memory toys from the 1940s and ’50s, Carol comes alive – especially when the soft memory cats are nearby. “They’re all mine!” she beams, holding them close.

But that’s just one part of a busy life. Carol’s week is filled with treasured routines and long-standing connections. She’s a familiar face at a local sheltered housing community hub – a place she’s called a second home for over 20 years. Fridays? Well, that’s fish and chips with friends – a non-negotiable tradition she looks forward to all week.

And self-care? That’s part of Carol’s personal toolkit for confidence. Regular nail and foot pamper sessions help her feel relaxed, polished, and very proud.

Looking ahead, she’s already planning her summer seaside trip – returning to Lytham St Anne’s, a destination close to her heart.

“Seeing Carol thrive is just perfect,” said Sarah. “That’s exactly why I love this job.”

Julie’s Joy in New Experiences

Then there’s Julie – always up for adventure, music, and fun. Just last week, she was out at Huddersfield Town Hall, singing along to the hits of The Beautiful South, surrounded by live music and great company. These are the moments that make smiles and build confidence – the kind that make life rich with great memories.

Outreach support is not about ticking boxes. It’s about people, their choices, and their voices. It’s about what matters most to them – whether that’s memory cafés or music gigs, and pamper days or seaside escapes. This is what person-centred care is about … this is living life their way