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Supported housing helps people keep their independence, regain their self-confidence and feel secure. It can transform lives. Meet some of the people that have been helped by housing associations across the country.

Darren’s story Darren’s story
Darren “I feel so much happier here knowing that I can get the support" Read story »
Darren “I feel so much happier here knowing that I can get the support"

After moving in his life changed.

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Mrs T’s Story Mrs T’s Story
Mrs T “There hasn’t been a single day I’ve been here that I’ve felt alone.” Read story »
Mrs T “There hasn’t been a single day I’ve been here that I’ve felt alone.”

“I only hope more women like me become aware of the options available to them."

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Colleen’s Story Colleen’s Story
Colleen “There’s help on hand for me here.” Read story »
Colleen “There’s help on hand for me here.”

Colleen is grateful to have benefitted from supported housing for the last 44 years.

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Richard’s Story Richard’s Story
Richard Richard has been given a second chance. Read story »
Richard Richard has been given a second chance.

“I love this flat, this is the first time I’ve been happy in 27 years…If…

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Polly’s Story Polly’s Story
Polly "After years of uncertainty, I have found a safe haven" Read story »
Polly "After years of uncertainty, I have found a safe haven"

"It was a relief to feel safe and my children were set free from the…

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Derrick’s Story Derrick’s Story
Derrick Derrick is able to be independent again in his new home. Read story »
Derrick Derrick is able to be independent again in his new home.

Derrick is able to be independent again in his new home.

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Martin’s Story Martin’s Story
Martin In his new home Martin has made new friends and enjoys his new job. Read story »
Martin In his new home Martin has made new friends and enjoys his new job.

"I have watched Martin come out of his shell. It’s so obvious that he feels…

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Lynne B’s story Lynne B’s story
Lynne B Lynne really enjoys the activities and the new friends she's made. Read story »
Lynne B Lynne really enjoys the activities and the new friends she's made.

Supported housing has given Lynne her independence back.

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T.’s story T.’s story
T. T. was homeless, unemployed and lacked workplace skills. Read story »
T. T. was homeless, unemployed and lacked workplace skills.

Digital connectivity was crucial during the pandemic.

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Joyce S’ story Joyce S’ story
Joyce S Joyce loves living independently in a safe and secure environment. Read story »
Joyce S Joyce loves living independently in a safe and secure environment.

Living here allows me to keep my independence.

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Jackie and Les’ story Jackie and Les’ story
Jackie and Les "We're really happy now." Read story »
Jackie and Les "We're really happy now."

Supported housing gave them a new start.

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Jim’s story  Jim’s story 
Jim Jim and his wife moved in during the early days of the pandemic. Read story »
Jim Jim and his wife moved in during the early days of the pandemic.

Jim and his wife loved every minite of their time together.

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Brian & Joyce’s story Brian & Joyce’s story
Brian & Joyce "Supported housing has changed our lives." Read story »
Brian & Joyce "Supported housing has changed our lives."

Due to health reasons, they moved into supported housing which has allowed their health to…

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Jean’s story Jean’s story
Jean “I feel like I have a new lease of life" Read story »
Jean “I feel like I have a new lease of life"

"It’s great knowing staff are on hand if I need it.”

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Audrey’s story Audrey’s story
Audrey "People on the streets didn’t ask to be homeless and would love a new start but need help to make it happen." Read story »
Audrey "People on the streets didn’t ask to be homeless and would love a new start but need help to make it happen."

"I feel like I belong in the community again, my confidence is back."

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Lin’s Story Lin’s Story
Lin At Davenport House Lin feels safe and secure again. Read story »
Lin At Davenport House Lin feels safe and secure again.

Like many older people, Lin was priced out of her privately rented home.

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Mr and Mrs Ambler’s story Mr and Mrs Ambler’s story
Mr and Mrs Ambler "We have been married for 70 years" Read story »
Mr and Mrs Ambler "We have been married for 70 years"

"We have our own independence but we also have support at hand"

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Tia’s Story Tia’s Story
Tia “Refuges, like the one I was in, are life-saving" Read story »
Tia “Refuges, like the one I was in, are life-saving"

“Being at the refuge gave me the chance to regroup myself and figure out who…

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