Stories

One of our supported living teams in Mansfield reached the final of the Nottinghamshire Proud to Care Awards on 12th November 2024, out of 60 nominations in the Team of the Year category.

When FitzRoy began supporting Adam in May 2023, his constant hunger raised some flags. It turned out that Adam had been diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome as a toddler, a condition often associated with being constantly hungry. Knowing this, the team began supporting Adam to adopt a more active lifestyle and make healthier dietary choices, resulting in a weight loss of nearly 4 stone so far!

When Stuart recently got his first car, it transformed his quality of life, giving him the freedom to choose where he wants to go and when.

With the support of our staff, John recently enjoyed an amazing four-night stay in Skegness. This was a huge milestone, as John had never spent a night away from home since moving in with us five years ago.

Congratulations to four intrepid thrill seekers from the Love4Life team - Jim, Jenna, Lauren, and Mark - who took to the skies and braved a skydive, all in support of Love4Life.

Lee developed a sudden anxiety about walking and moving. For six months, he was unable to leave the sofa except for essential tasks. Our dedicated team has been working hard to support him in regaining his confidence and independence.

Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire officially opens our care home extension

Find out who our winners were in the Thank You Awards 2024.

Last week, the first of our new regional forums for people we support took place in Norfolk . 20 people we support came along with their support staff for the forum, where they had their voices heard, caught up with their friends, and had the chance to meet new people.

Rob couldn't walk at all when he first moved into one of our supported living services, but now his health has been transformed.