Stories

When a little duckling slipped and fell into a drain, a quick-thinking Senior Support Worker averted tragedy, and made someone’s day.

Rodney, who is supported by FitzRoy, took on a great challenge to raise money for a summerhouse for him and fellow residents at Whitegates View. Sylvia Malphus, Deputy Manager, told us all about it.

Residents at FitzRoy Malvern don’t attend your usual music sessions. They rock out with electric instruments out at their local rock school! Louise Hutchings, Service Manager told us more.

Spring has officially sprung, especially for residents at FitzRoy Boldshaves Oast in Kent. They have been getting their garden ready for the season ahead.

Steven, who is supported by FitzRoy in Nottinghamshire, had a long period of feeling unsettled. With FitzRoy’s help, he has turned his life around. Kimberley Knights, FitzRoy Deputy Manager, told us how.

Isobel, who is supported by FitzRoy in Norfolk, loves all things Disney. This includes a trip to Disneyland Paris a few years ago. Maria Baker, Service Manager, told us about how Isobel’s Support Workers got creative so she could extend her passion to the garden.

Abigail Burgess the manager from Newhaven Basepoint wondered what was in store when she was invited to a cricket match in the new Webb House Lounge area.

Alison, who is supported by FitzRoy in Nottinghamshire, has recently been enjoying more independence with the help of her Support Workers Sarah-Jane and Natalie. Bev Pearson, Community Fundraising Coordinator, told us all about Alison’s wonderful journey.

Members of FitzRoy Love4Life, a friendship and dating project for people with learning disabilities, gathered to attend a Valentine’s ball. Love4Life Coordinator, Hayley Ostler, told us about it.

FitzRoy wants everyone to have a voice, so we were thrilled when the people we support agreed to tell their stories. In our new FitzRoy videos, they share how important the things many of us take for granted, are to them: independence, learning new skills, making friends, and having fun. The crew who made the films found working with the people we support a life-changing experience. This is what they said.