Stories

With careful support, Mark's regained his confidence in going out and doing his shopping independently.

People with learning disabilities deserve to have their voices heard, and Nationwide enables the people we support to do just that.

We took the opportunity to catch up with the team at our Derbyshire supported living service to find out what a year at FitzRoy has been like for them.

After moving house, Philip found himself quite isolated, so support worker Chrissy helped him find friendship through his local Men's Shed.

Last year, FitzRoy took over a supported living service in Hampshire for people with learning disabilities and autism. Clay had lived there for six years, but when he recently had to move into a bungalow while his flat was undergoing repairs, we saw a remarkable transformation!

When we took on a supported living service in Hampshire last year, we very quickly realised it needed significant refurbishment.

25-year-old Keely, who we support at one of our supported living services in Birmingham, dreamed of going on holiday but faced a hurdle: she couldn’t swim.

23-year-old Orla moved into our supported living service in Hampshire just over a year ago. Orla recently started a volunteering position at Basingstoke Hospital where her dedication and infectious personality leave a lasting impact on both patients and staff.

Lawrie's support team have gone above and beyond to find new ways for him to keep doing the things he loves.

Martin, the chair of our board of trustees, will set off from Land's End on Tuesday 16th April to cycle all the way to John O'Groats.