Awake Mentoring Service: benefits

Our independent evaluation recorded the following outcomes:

Disabled people:

• feel less isolated and more able to communicate
• are more informed
• have the confidence to access local health and community services
• feel more motivated
• find opportunities for voluntary and paid work, and to start college and training courses

Customer feedback

“I feel accepted for being who I am.”

“It’s encouraged me to go on to do a college course.”

“It has given me a push to go forward.”

“One of the main benefits is getting out, socialising and meeting people.”

“I think it’s helped me to develop as a person; I’ve become more confident and self-assured.”