Stories

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.

Autumn is with us which only means one thing to the staff and the people we support at Rural Skills: Christmas. Each year everyone at Rural Skills creates lots of beautiful handmade Christmas decorations to sell at a Christmas market in December. This year, like every other, it’s all hands on deck!

Rachel, who lives at FitzRoy Huw’s Registered Care, had an invitation to a very special day – her brothers wedding. However, it wasn’t certain whether Rachel could go. That was until Rachel’s key worker, Tina, made it all possible.

Robert and Peter from Donec Mews in Grayshott had a grand day out at Goodwood. Karen Bond, Service Manager, told us about their brilliant day.

This year, we asked everyone we support and staff to set a health challenge for FitzRoy’s new Health Challenge Week. Good health is a key to a happy fulfilled life, and we are committed to supporting people with disabilities to be healthy.

FitzRoy campaign, “Who will care after I’ve gone?” has won a coveted Third Sector Award.

Donald is supported by FitzRoy Support at Home in Norfolk. Bob, one of his Support Workers, realised not everything was as it seemed when Donald was hesitant to go on holiday. Bob stepped in and helped make dreams come true. Ginny Margison, Support at Home Manager, told us how.

Exciting news, FitzRoy has been shortlisted for the Best Not-For-Profit Training Programme 2016, in this year’s Training Awards. We caught up with Heidi Waight, who runs it.

Sue Rzecki, FitzRoy Service Manager in Norfolk, got the chance to spend the evening bowling with one of the people she supports. She told us why it made her feel a bit nostalgic.