Stories

Tis’ the season, and we’ve been receiving lots of festive stories from our services up and down the country! Here’s just a few of the lovely things that have been going on in the run up to the big day.

After months of hard work, a new purpose built classroom at our Rural Skills Service was officially opened by special guests Tony Male and Alan Knight from the Pompey Legends.

Huws in Nottinghamshire threw a Christmas party for the people they support, families, and loved ones. They even had a special guest! Sam Humphries, Deputy Manager, told us all about it.

Christmas is suddenly upon us, and lots of the people we support in Newark and Mansfield got into the spirit. Community Fundraising Coordinator, Bev, told us about the very festive event.

Before joining Love4Life, 24 year old Sophie was very shy and didn’t have much of a social life. She also had very little self-confidence and faith in herself. Since joining, Sophie has gained lots of friends and also has a boyfriend. Sophie attended a Love4Life self-confidence workshop, and used the skills she learned in a job interview, which helped her secure a job! Hayley Ostler, Love4Life Coordinator, caught up with Sophie to ask about her new job as a carer for the elderly.

Philippa has called Donec Mews home for quite a few years now, so when it was time to celebrate her 60th birthday everyone wanted to get involved! Karen Bond, Service Manager of Donec, told us all about it.

Gail is 44, loves singing, dancing, and acting, takes belly dancing classes, and has a wicked sense of humour. She also happens to have a learning disability, and doesn’t let that stop her.

FitzRoy are hugely grateful for the unwavering support of a grant-making charity in Newhaven, Basepoint who are run by The ACT Foundation. Every year they match fund, up to £10k, which provides invaluable support to the residents of FitzRoy in Newhaven.

Niels was out having lunch with his friend Ian when inspiration struck.

Callum, who lives at Whitegates View in Liss, hadn’t been able to go on holiday since he was a child due to his complex needs. So, with a huge amount of planning and preparation, staff pulled out all the stops to make what was thought impossible, possible. Sylvia Malphus, Deputy Manager, told us all about Callum’s journey to Spain with two Support Workers from Whitegates, Collette and Sandra.