Transformation Through Small Supports: The Beyond Limits Impact
At Beyond Limits, we believe that support should be as unique as the person receiving it. A “Deep Dive” report by the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) has validated this belief, showcasing the profound life-changing and economic impact of our person-centered approach.
By moving away from large, impersonal systems, we provide a refreshing alternative that is intimate, flexible, and grounded in individual needs. Here is a look at what the hard data says about the difference we make.
Radically Improving Individual Wellbeing
The most significant measure of our success is the happiness and stability of the people we support. The NDTi report used the Wellbeing Adjusted Life Year (WELLBY) metric to quantify this impact.
Massive Wellbeing Boost:
For the nine individuals featured in the report, average well-being scores soared from a low of 2.6 out of 10 (prior to Beyond Limits) to an incredible 8.3 out of 10.
For the nine individuals featured in the report, average well-being scores soared from a low of 2.6 out of 10 (prior to Beyond Limits) to an incredible 8.3 out of 10.
Life-Changing Success Stories:
Clare, who moved through 18 different hospitals and institutions, saw her wellbeing score jump from 2 to 10.
Eloise and David experienced a total increase of 14 points in their combined wellbeing, moving from isolation to building a shared future.
The Economic Value of Happiness:
On an annual basis, our small support work generated a combined economic well-being value of more than £750,000 for these individuals.
On an annual basis, our small support work generated a combined economic well-being value of more than £750,000 for these individuals.
Relieving Pressure on Public Services
High-quality support doesn’t just help the individual; it creates a ripple effect across the entire community by reducing the need for emergency and acute services.
Multi-Million Pound Potential:
Small support services are delivering significant savings across the public sector.
Small support services are delivering significant savings across the public sector.
Direct Service Savings:
For six of the nine individuals studied, more than £950,000 was saved in other public services—including hospitals, ambulances, and the police and justice systems.
For six of the nine individuals studied, more than £950,000 was saved in other public services—including hospitals, ambulances, and the police and justice systems.
Incident Reduction:
In Danny’s case alone, incident fiscal costs (emergency responses) were reduced by over £168,000 per year as he moved from a secure unit to a stable home.
In Danny’s case alone, incident fiscal costs (emergency responses) were reduced by over £168,000 per year as he moved from a secure unit to a stable home.
The Beyond Limits Way: People Over Processes
The report highlights Beyond Limits as a “blueprint” for how small support organisations should operate. Our success is built on four core pillars:
Seeing the Person First: We treat people as individuals with unique histories and potential, not as a set of diagnoses to be managed.
Meeting People Where They Are: Instead of imposing rigid structures, we build support around the person’s current emotional and physical needs.
Enduring Commitment: We are here for the long haul, even when things get tough, helping individuals navigate challenges without returning to institutional settings.
Empathy and Growth: We learn from setbacks and grow alongside the people we support, prioritising their wants and wishes.
A Future Driven by Impact
As our founder, Doreen Kelly, noted: “This report demonstrates the significant value of the small support model, which not only greatly enhances individual wellbeing, but also leads to substantial economic benefits”.
By investing in person-centred care, we aren’t just saving money, we are saving lives and building a more equitable, efficient, and compassionate society.
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Registered Manager, Kathleen Griffiths
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