This year, our Direct Payment and Employment Support Service manager, Christine, led a round of recruitment for a new team member. She invited client Saira to be part of the panel so that she could contribute her lived experience to the decision process. What Saira said: “Before the interviews took place, Christine arranged a Teams meeting. … Read more
Frankie* has struggled with her mental health for over 20 years and had not always received the consistent support she needed, both mentally and physically. She’d had a difficult past, experiencing abusive relationships, drug use, homelessness, and moving frequently. As a result of her difficult experiences, she was feeling depressed, suicidal, lonely, and distrustful. Everything … Read more
James’s story is one of moving from experiencing homelessness to hope, where, with help from his Support Worker, he was able to make a fresh start and begin to rebuild his life. James became homeless due to a relationship breakdown and was found in High Wycombe by our Buckinghamshire Rough Sleeper Outreach Service. This service … Read more
“We live in a place called Bearbrook, It’s a place that’s heaven sent, but doesn’t get a double look, For many of us it’s taken us from the street, Out of the cold, rain, snow and sleet, It’s not society’s fault, we don’t get a second look, as we all get judged before you read … Read more