Stories - FitzRoy

Stories

Niels overcomes anxiety and embraces independence

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.

Veronica gets ready to wing walk

Support worker Veronica is getting ready to complete a lifelong challenge this month when she straps in for a wing walk to raise money for FitzRoy.

Jamie puts his interviewing skills to the test

Jamie loves karaoke and going out to socialise. And he did a brilliant job recently when he helped us interview potential staff at FitzRoy’s Nottinghamshire support at home service.

Friends pull together to build Frances a ramp

Frances’ friends have worked together to help build a ramp at our Boldshaves Oast care home in Kent after Frances began finding it more difficult to spend time with her friends and husband.

Chris hugs his mum for the first time since lockdown began

We have all missed being able to hug our friends and family during the pandemic, which makes it all the more special that we are able to have that closeness once again. Chris, who lives in his own home in our supported living service in Cambridgeshire, was overjoyed that he was able to hug his mum again for the first time in 15 months.