Since the introduction of 'personal budgets,' local authorities have paid for independent brokers to help people put together packages of care and other supports. So far, most brokers have previously been paid workers in health or social care services.
Community Glue however knows that people who have used services (or supported other people who have used services) can also become experts. As such Community Glue has developed training for people who want to become 'peer brokers'
As they believe that people who have used services: