Support Service

Our supported dog walking service is an outcome-focused wellbeing programme designed to support adults who have a learning disability to build confidence, routine, and independence through meaningful community activity.

Walking dogs provides a natural sense of purpose and responsibility, helping participants engage with their community in a positive and meaningful way.

We use structured dog walking sessions as a positive and engaging way to support personal goals, which may include:

• Improving physical health and daily activity

• Building confidence in community settings

• Developing routine and responsibility

• Reducing social isolation and increasing social interaction

• Supporting emotional and mental wellbeing

• Strengthening social, communication and everyday skills

• Living a healthy, active lifestyle

Sessions are relaxed, supportive, and tailored to each individual. There are no performance targets or pressures - participation in each session is entirely voluntary and our focus is always on wellbeing, enjoyment, and personal progress.

Participants are supported by our team in real community settings, helping them feel comfortable, capable, and included while working towards their own goals.

Our sessions can often be funded through Direct Payments where appropriate. Income from our dog walking activities also helps support our Participants’ Wellbeing & Enrichment Fund, which provides additional activities, enrichment and further opportunities for participants to work towards their personal goals.

Interested?

If you’d like to get involved in our programme, we’d love to hear from you.

1. Please complete this form with as much information as you feel comfortable sharing at this stage.

2. We will then arrange a time to visit you and talk through the programme so you can decide if it feels right for you, and so we can make sure we have the information we need to support you properly.

3. If everyone is happy to proceed, we can then arrange a first session.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

You may need to discuss your interest in the programme with a social worker.