Success Stories

Alan’s Success Story 

Alan was a physically aggressive, destructive young man with a mild Learning Disability.  He had an explosive temper and no sense of responsibility.  Alan would have had to move to secure accommodation if we were not successful.

Eight years later, Alan has accessed a mainstream horticulture/equestrian college and at the graduation ceremony he was awarded the tutors prize.

Alan now has an unsupported work placement at a bird rescue centre within the local community.  He takes pride in ensuring he works hard and has developed a real sense of responsibility within his everyday life.

Alan has matured into a hard working, more confident person who has good social skills.

Alan is now more able to manage his emotions and his physically aggressive behaviour has decreased dramatically, with only isolated incidents.  This has been achieved using positive behavioural management techniques with Alan and high staffing ratios within the home.

Tony’s Success Story

Tony has a severe Learning Disability and when he came to live with us we were informed that he had no verbal communication skills, he was on a substantial amount of medication, was overweight and would not engage in any activity.

Tony was placed on a medication reduction programme, he had lots of positive encouragement from the staff team working with him and it soon became apparent that he could develop his language skills.

Tony now communicates his needs verbally, is not on any medication and undertakes every activity that is offered to him.  He is a very sociable person who likes to go out in the local community.  Tony has developed a range of social skills and he is able to undertake household tasks including making drinks and snacks with staff support.  Tony also accesses a supported work placement. 

People who were involved in Tony’s care prior to him coming to live with us cannot believe how much he has achieved.

Tony is now an outgoing individual with a great sense of humour and high self esteem.