#WhoCares about Gloriously Ordinary Lives? How we support people to live the lives they choose

At PossAbilities, we believe in Gloriously Ordinary Lives a balance between everyday routines and meaningful, memorable moments. Life is made up of both, and we strive to create opportunities for the people we support to experience the richness of both the ordinary and the extraordinary.

We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of social care. Our approach encourages individuals to be fully involved in their communities, pursue their goals, and reach their potential whether that’s seeking employment, volunteering, or discovering new hobbies. Social care isn’t just about support it’s about empowerment, inclusion, and creating opportunities for people to thrive.

What PossAbilities Does in Stockport

PossAbilities works in partnership with Stockport Council to provide high-quality support services that are safe, flexible, and person-centred. Our ethos is simple: we want our service users to live the life they choose. We focus on empowering people to be at the heart of their own support, offering choice, encouragement, and meaningful opportunities. Safeguarding and positive risk-taking are embedded into everyday practice, ensuring people can speak up, make decisions, and remain safe while pursuing the life they want.

Our Services

We operate 13 Supported Living services and 2 Community Outreach services in Stockport.

Supported Living: Offers full support, including sleeping-in and waking-night staff where needed, ensuring a safe environment while promoting independence.

Community Outreach: Flexible support that adapts to the individual, allowing people to be in control of their hours and the level of support they receive.

Our services benefit people by providing tailored care that suits their individual needs and ambitions. We support people with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and complex care requirements.

Supporting Everyday Life and Beyond

Support at PossAbilities is about more than just practical tasks it’s about helping people live fulfilling lives. We assist with everyday routines, like household chores, personal care, and building independence. Equally important, we help people engage in enjoyable experiences from social events and hobbies to holidays abroad. Whether it’s planning a trip to Disneyland or organising a fun party at home, our staff are there to help make it happen, sometimes going beyond usual working hours to ensure dreams become reality.

Arts, Crafts, and Connection

Every month, we hold an arts and crafts session where creativity and conversation come together. Sometimes these sessions are themed around special occasions like Christmas, Easter, or Halloween. Everyone has a say in what crafts they’d like to try next, so future sessions are shaped by the group’s ideas and interests.

We all bring our lunch and enjoy eating together as a group, creating a warm, friendly space to connect, share ideas, and celebrate each other’s creativity.

Walking Groups and Getting Outdoors

During the warmer months, we love spending time outdoors by running walking groups in local parks. These sessions often include nature trails, games, and plenty of laughter. Sometimes we stop to enjoy a snack on the benches, or even have a go on the swings!

Everyone enjoys getting together, socialising, and getting some gentle exercise at the same time. These walks usually take place on weekend days, giving people something fun and active to do when they aren’t attending day services.

Person-Centred Activities

Activities at PossAbilities are flexible and tailored to each person’s interests. For example:

One individual attends church because it is meaningful to them.

Another, a football enthusiast, enjoys attending games, providing social inclusion and community connection.

A service user passionate about safeguarding now delivers presentations at board meetings and service user advisory groups, supported by our staff to push barriers and shine in her chosen field.

These examples highlight how person-centred support enables people to develop confidence, gain skills, and actively participate in their communities.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

Our vision of “ordinary lives” is closely linked to community inclusion and equal opportunities. By supporting people to follow their interests and aspirations, we foster independence, self-expression, and a sense of belonging. We believe everyone deserves the chance to contribute, participate, and enjoy life to the fullest.

Living the Life You Choose

At PossAbilities, our mission is clear: we support people to live the lives they choose, with safety, happiness, and empowerment at the heart of everything we do. By combining everyday routines with meaningful experiences, we help service users achieve their potential, enjoy new opportunities, and truly live Gloriously Ordinary Lives.