Our Stories

Stories fromour community.

Real placements, real outcomes, and the thinking behind how we work, told through the people and publications that make up our story.

People we support and the teams around them

My Story

A haircut and personal style on EM’s terms

When EM got home from Strathmore College, he talked to staff about getting his hair braided. Before heading out, he looked up local salons in the…

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LH builds strength and confidence at her local gym!

Supporting people to set their own goals, and then backing them all the way, is central to the work we do. A recent success at our Spark Terrace…

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Cooking Up Independence

It's been a busy few weeks at Bridge Road, where the support team have been encouraging residents to build new skills in the kitchen, bringing…

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A Special Birthday Celebration with Family

When AP and NP were invited to their sister’s birthday party in Tamworth, they were both looking forward to seeing their family. Before heading to the…

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AP chooses Blackpool for a holiday filled with new experiences

When AP was asked where he would like to go on holiday, staff showed him photos of three different places and asked him to choose. He picked…

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Coming Home to Family

Staying close to family is something many of the people we support value deeply. Spending time with loved ones has become a meaningful part of life…

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CP's Fishing Trip: Independence In Action

For CP, fishing is more than a hobby. It is an opportunity to build confidence, make choices and develop independence. During a recent fishing trip…

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The day out LH saved up for

Most good days out start with a plan. LH started with a one-to-one session, a notepad, and a decision.Sitting down with her support worker at Spark…

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A Day at the Local Pride Festival

EM was excited about going to his local Pride festival. He was particularly looking forward to the music, spending time in the park and, most…