Stories

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 is overjoyed after he went swimming for the first time in 30 years.

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.

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 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 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.

After struggling with anxiety in busy public places for a long time, Niels has embraced his independence and found a new sense of enjoyment for trips out thanks to the support of the team at Vernon Close.