Stories

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.

Photography is James’ biggest passion, and after setting himself the goal of one day sharing sharing his work online, James has set up his first photography blog.

Judith, Oliver and Jonathon joined hundreds of thousands of voters across the nation yesterday and had their say.

The dedication of our staff never goes unnoticed, and after celebrating 50 years of working at FitzRoy, Debbie shared with us some of her highlights, what she loves about her job, and the changes she has seen over the five decades.

Assistive technology has the power to open up a world of independence for the people we support. Adam, who we support in Suffolk, has gained even more independence over his morning routine with the help of the Snap Core First App.

Captain Tom’s determination and spirit during a time of crisis inspired so many people, and it’s the same determination that we have seen in our staff across FitzRoy over the past year to keep the people we support, and each other, safe. With that ‘never give up’ attitude, we are now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

After being made redundant following a 25 year career in retail, Laura decided to take the leap and begin a new career at FitzRoy. Since then, she hasn't looked back. We spoke to Laura to find out how the first three months of her new job have gone, and why choosing a career in social care was the best decision she ever made.