Stories

Rio is growing in confidence and enjoying more of the things she loves. Her mum Lucy shares the difference FitzRoy’s support has made to both their lives.

This year’s World Mental Health Day is about lived experience and making sure people’s voices lead to change. At FitzRoy, that means listening properly to what matters to each person and supporting them to have more say over their own lives.

How Aimee built her confidence, developed new skills and took the next step towards independence by moving into her own flat.

When a change in David’s health took away one of the everyday things he loved, his support team listened to what mattered to him and brought the right people together to help him regain an important part of his independence.

Two years ago, a Wembley concert would have been extremely difficult for Carl. Now, after years of support to build his confidence in busy places, he has fulfilled a dream he held for more than 25 years.

This Thank You Week, we’re sharing some of the messages sent to FitzRoy teams by people we support, families, professionals and colleague

Lula started her career at FitzRoy at 18. Four years on, she shares what she enjoys about social care and why she'd recommend it to other young people.

Harriet’s journey from struggling with her mental health to finding confidence, independence and her voice.

Chelsea has found trust, confidence and a sense of belonging, making huge progress with her mental health and everyday life.

After years of not wanting to leave home, Alex has taken his first trip out with support workers Kim and Emily – the result of patience, trust and going at his pace.