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.

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.

Rhys I'm going to give it my all to fulfil my dreams, my life's back on track now. Read story »

Rhys I'm going to give it my all to fulfil my dreams, my life's back on track now.

Through the services Rhys has completed an IT course.

Matthew’s story

Matthew’s story

Matthew "I never knew that life could be so happy and calm." Read story »

Matthew "I never knew that life could be so happy and calm."

Supported housing gave Matthew a secure home.

Patricia’s story

Patricia’s story

Patricia Living here has given me my independence back and it's socialable Read story »

Patricia Living here has given me my independence back and it's socialable

Patricia lives in extra care housing for over 55

Lara I’ve come so far since I first arrived here Read story »

Lara I’ve come so far since I first arrived here

After five months in hospital Lara was referred to East Thames’ mental health scheme Scott…

Dwaine "We're really proud of him." Read story »

Dwaine "We're really proud of him."

"Since moving to here, Dwaine has gained the skills and abilities to live a more…

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.

David Supported housing allowed David to remain in familiar surroundings supported by familiar people. Read story »

David Supported housing allowed David to remain in familiar surroundings supported by familiar people.

David has maintained his independence.

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

Kyle Kyle became the Foyer ambassador and a role model for others. Read story »

Kyle Kyle became the Foyer ambassador and a role model for others.

Supported housing helped Kyle multiple times, when he needed it.

Trevor This is a safe place to live, with support suited to me. Read story »

Trevor This is a safe place to live, with support suited to me.

Supported housing helped Trevor to live independently.

David I have security, friendship and a warm, manageable property. Read story »

David I have security, friendship and a warm, manageable property.

Supported housing gave David the chance to restart his life after his son passed away.

James James was homeless and vulnerable. Read story »

James James was homeless and vulnerable.

Wellingborough Homes offered James a self contained tenancy in an Independent Living Scheme,

Carol It has changed our lives for the better. Read story »

Carol It has changed our lives for the better.

In every way this has been a brilliant move for Carol. She has everything she…

Margaret’s story

Margaret’s story

Margaret "The future is bright and I’m planning more trips out and about on my own." Read story »

Margaret "The future is bright and I’m planning more trips out and about on my own."

Supported housing allows Margaret to be independent.

Stephen’s story

Stephen’s story

Stephen "East Thames helped me organise a volunteering role and I am so happy." Read story »

Stephen "East Thames helped me organise a volunteering role and I am so happy."

Living in supported housing has given Stephen the confidence to travel on his own

Wendy "I don’t know what I would do if I wasn’t able to stay here." Read story »

Wendy "I don’t know what I would do if I wasn’t able to stay here."

Wendy feels safe living in supported housing.

Bev Without places like this, an influx at hospitals would make things worse in the long run. Read story »

Bev Without places like this, an influx at hospitals would make things worse in the long run.

Supported housing gave Bev a lifeline when her life was most turbulent.

Mary You feel like you’ve come in from the cold Read story »

Mary You feel like you’ve come in from the cold

You feel like you’ve come in from the cold and it’s that feeling of being…

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