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.

Eddie I feel secure and able to maintain my independence Read story »

Eddie I feel secure and able to maintain my independence

Supported housing has prevented Eddie being isolated from the outside world.

Manel "We are lucky here, to have accommodation like this" Read story »

Manel "We are lucky here, to have accommodation like this"

Manel's been living in supported housing for 20 years

Andrea Supported housing has got me back on track with my life. Read story »

Andrea Supported housing has got me back on track with my life.

Supported housing has given Andrea the opportunity to be part of a stable community that…

Jo The 7/7 bombings of London changed Jo's life. Read story »

Jo The 7/7 bombings of London changed Jo's life.

Supported housing helped Jo make his way back to independence.

Richard’s story

Richard’s story

“I love this flat, this is the first time I’ve been happy in 27 years” Read story »

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

"Richard had... a history of failed tenancies"

Ryan I've got my independence back. Read story »

Ryan I've got my independence back.

Supported housing is great.

Hamish "The Army gave me a sense of purpose." Read story »

Hamish "The Army gave me a sense of purpose."

He really enjoyed his time in the forces but in 2009 Hamish became homeless.

Jodie This situation could happen to anybody, there was nothing unique about my life. Read story »

Jodie This situation could happen to anybody, there was nothing unique about my life.

Supported housing is helping Jodie move from trauma to recovery.

Shane Shane has not had an easy journey Read story »

Shane Shane has not had an easy journey

"When I came here, my anxiety was at an all-time high."

Daniel "Supported housing means help and guidance." Read story »

Daniel "Supported housing means help and guidance."

Daniels partner lives in supported housing with their child.

Mike Supported housing has had a good impact on my life Read story »

Mike Supported housing has had a good impact on my life

I don’t think they should close these places, I think they should keep them open.

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…

Richard P’s story

Richard P’s story

Richard Richard feels a lot more confident. Read story »

Richard Richard feels a lot more confident.

If it wasn't for supported living, Richard would be living with his parents.

Iris "This place is ideal for me!" Read story »

Iris "This place is ideal for me!"

Chestnut Grange is a development of 67 apartments especially designed to make life comfortable for…

Daniel My life's getting back on track. Read story »

Daniel My life's getting back on track.

Supported housing helped Daniel get through some difficult times.

Shannon’s story

Shannon’s story

Shannon I feel so much happier now. Read story »

Shannon I feel so much happier now.

College is going well and I’m back on track.

Alan "I can't think of a better place to be." Read story »

Alan "I can't think of a better place to be."

Supported housing changed Alan's life.

Chris Chris takes a real sense of pride in his flat Read story »

Chris Chris takes a real sense of pride in his flat

Chris has new friends, a sense of security and a positive outlook for the future.

Alison Alison’s brain injury has affected her ability to communicate. Read story »

Alison Alison’s brain injury has affected her ability to communicate.

Supported housing has given Alison the chance to look after herself and enjoy having a…

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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