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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.

Steven’s story Steven’s story
Steven Supported housing has helped Steven develop new life skills Read story »
Steven Supported housing has helped Steven develop new life skills

Steven doesn't know where he'd be without supported housing

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Bradley’s Story Bradley’s Story
Bradley Bradley has found safety and developed aspirations to attend university. Read story »
Bradley Bradley has found safety and developed aspirations to attend university.

‘It's a safe and secure place to live - it gives you freedom to live…

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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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John’s story John’s story
John Before living in supported housing, John was homeless. Read story »
John Before living in supported housing, John was homeless.

For John, supported housing means always having someone to support him.

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Charlotte’s Story Charlotte’s Story
Charlotte Charlotte is far more independent and can pursue her interests. Read story »
Charlotte Charlotte is far more independent and can pursue her interests.

Supported housing has enabled Charlotte to do things she never would have had the chance…

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Darrel and Linda’s story Darrel and Linda’s story
Darrel and Linda "We wouldn’t have met without supported housing" Read story »
Darrel and Linda "We wouldn’t have met without supported housing"

Staff helped us to organise the day we’d dreamt of

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Debbie’s story Debbie’s story
Debbie "staff helped me re-learn basic skills" Read story »
Debbie "staff helped me re-learn basic skills"

"Without warning, Debbie had a sever cardiac arrest"

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Stephen’s story Stephen’s story
Stephen "I’m so much more independent now!" Read story »
Stephen "I’m so much more independent now!"

"I’ve got lots more confidence and the staff are helping me fulfil my potential"

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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.

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Ray’s story Ray’s story
Ray "My life has totally changed and for the first time I feel settled, I have friends here, I love the new lounge and the people are just wonderful". Read story »
Ray "My life has totally changed and for the first time I feel settled, I have friends here, I love the new lounge and the people are just wonderful".

Supported housing means Ray no longer feels isolated.

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Bella and Magdalene’s Story Bella and Magdalene’s Story
Bella and Magdalene Both women are much happier and safer now they have the necessary support available. Read story »
Bella and Magdalene Both women are much happier and safer now they have the necessary support available.

Bella and Magdalene met at the Knit and Natter group in supported housing.

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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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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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Steve’s story Steve’s story
Steve “Steve now lives the life he chooses in his own home” Read story »
Steve “Steve now lives the life he chooses in his own home”

“Feeling settled, happy and free to live my own life”

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Shane’s story Shane’s story
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."

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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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Francis’ story Francis’ story
Francis "Supported housing is like having a family" Read story »
Francis "Supported housing is like having a family"

"Without supported housing I would be living on the streets – or worse"

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David’s story David’s story
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.

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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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Chiaira’s story Chiaira’s story
Chiaira "It means getting the right support for young moms" Read story »
Chiaira "It means getting the right support for young moms"

"I had to leave my mother’s house because it was overcrowded"

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