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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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