Demographic and clinical data Demographic and clinical data were collected at baseline. Baseline data covered age, sex, monthly income, occupation type, education level and concurrent diseases/disabilities recorded for all participants in both the intervention and control groups. Clinical data covered the number and size of any ulcers, and were collected specifically for individuals affected by leprosy. Quantitative outcome data (health status, subjective wellbeing, social integration and economic status) were collected at baseline, 12 months and 24 months from intervention and control group participants. Qualitative data were collected from the following sources: 1) Observing, from start to finish, 20 facilitated training sessions where data were captured using notes structured under four themes (see analysis plan). 2) Interviews with individual and focus groups from each of: a. Participants in SHGs b. Facilitators c. Wider community members All interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and translated into English. Observation notes were similarly translated.