Stories
Greg flies to Greece for first holiday after lockdown
With travel restrictions lifting, the people we support are beginning to enjoy going on holiday once again. Greg, who we support in Kent, has just returned from a trip to Greece where he reconnected with family he hasn’t seen in years.
The people we support have their say at Nationwide
After more than two years, the people we support came together once again at Nationwide – a FitzRoy forum where members help to make decisions for the future of FitzRoy.
John goes swimming for the first time in 30 years
John is overjoyed after he went swimming for the first time in 30 years.
Craig gets set to run the London Marathon
It has been a lifelong goal for Craig to run the London Marathon, so when the opportunity came up to run the world-famous race while raising money for FitzRoy, he jumped at the chance.
Voice recognition app means easier communication for Keith
Assistive technology has the power to open up the world to the people we support. For Keith, a new communication app has meant even more independence in doing the things he loves.
Sally takes her first trip out in two years
Sally has a phobia of going outside, and the team at Jellicoe Court in Hampshire have supported her to build up her confidence and trust. After months of hard work and dedication, Sally was supported to take her first trip out in more than two years.
Tony chooses his new wheels
Tony loves driving, and when the time came for him to buy a new car, the team in Nottingham found a unique way to enable Tony to make the decision on his own.