Stories

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.

Hollie’s story Hollie’s story
Hollie Hollie found a home with support to help her thrive after loss. Read story »
Hollie Hollie found a home with support to help her thrive after loss.

"With everything I’ve been through, this feels like stability in my life finally."

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Edna and Rashford’s story Edna and Rashford’s story
Edna and Rashford "Housing 21 suits us as a couple because we can remain together" Read story »
Edna and Rashford "Housing 21 suits us as a couple because we can remain together"

Edna and Rashford have been married for more than 50 years. Extra care housing makes…

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Former Hestia resident Former Hestia resident
Anonymous I fled for my life and safety – I needed a place where my children felt safe. Read story »
Anonymous I fled for my life and safety – I needed a place where my children felt safe.

Now two years on, my life has changed massively

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Storm’s story Storm’s story
Storm “When I got the keys to my own flat, something happened, and my body told me I’m safe”. Read story »
Storm “When I got the keys to my own flat, something happened, and my body told me I’m safe”.

After experiencing homelessness for many years, Storm* was one of the first residents who walked…

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IV’s story IV’s story
IV IV is now settled, happy and thriving in his own home. Read story »
IV IV is now settled, happy and thriving in his own home.

When his residential home had to close, IV was faced with an uncertain future.

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Noel’s story Noel’s story
Noel With support, Noel is building a new career and healthier life. Read story »
Noel With support, Noel is building a new career and healthier life.

Noel has faced substance use and health challenges, but has now created a more stable…

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Erica’s story Erica’s story
Erica Erica's home with support helps her do the activities she loves. Read story »
Erica Erica's home with support helps her do the activities she loves.

A resident of Bernicia’s supported housing, Erica’s support team help her build a rich, busy…

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Maureen and David’s story Maureen and David’s story
Maureen and David Maureen is parent to an autistic adult, David, a tenant of Golden Lane Housing. Read story »
Maureen and David Maureen is parent to an autistic adult, David, a tenant of Golden Lane Housing.

The search for a suitable home for David was extremely difficult.

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Sue’s story Sue’s story
Sue Tailored support helped Sue recover after a hospital stay. Read story »
Sue Tailored support helped Sue recover after a hospital stay.

When Sue left hospital after a fall at home, she needed more help to stay…

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Mawushi’s story Mawushi’s story
Mawushi "The care you provide for me and my children is so important" Read story »
Mawushi "The care you provide for me and my children is so important"

After months of homelessness and constant upheaval, Mawushi and her sons have finally found peace.

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Chloe’s story Chloe’s story
Chloe “I love having my own house, it’s great” Read story »
Chloe “I love having my own house, it’s great”

Chloe is thriving, living in her own home for the first time.

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Montana’s story Montana’s story
Montana Montana is a resident of Hightown’s supported housing for young people. Read story »
Montana Montana is a resident of Hightown’s supported housing for young people.

"They help you strive and become the better person you should be when you’re living…

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