Friends are another source of informal support.

To help him in his work the Secretary had formal and informal support.

Mr. Klopfer said the program offered informal support by experienced teachers.

Professionals, friends, families, and other "informal supports" can also assist people to live in their homes.

I'm just asking for informal support from members of the department if it comes to a showdown.

Working in teams with teachers, Neighbourhood Engineers provide friendly, informal, practical and committed support to schools.

Bersani said he would try to form a government with the informal support of Five Star Movement.

He challenges the orthodox view that elderly people turn to formal agencies for help only when informal support is absent or inadequate.

Mr. Duggan said a lot of people needed an informal and friendly support at various times.

There are a number of examples of published and informal support for the consensus view.