People We Support
We believe passionately that every person, regardless of the challenges they face, can accomplish extraordinary achievements with the right support. These are just some of the stories of the amazing achievements of the people we support.
The Ordinary Story of Malcolm's Amazing New Found Freedom
Before moving into Church View, Malcolm had been living in long stay hospitals for many years and rarely went outside.
The Ordinary Story of Jim's Increasing Strength
Despite being wheelchair-bound with spinocerebellar ataxia, Jim was very keen to try upper body weight training.
The Ordinary Story of Theresa's New Found Confidence
Before moving into a Craegmoor service, Theresa had been living in a home which couldn't offer her the support she needed.
The ordinary story of Andrew's move to independence
Andrew had spent many years in nursing and residential care homes due to his mental health problems.
The Ordinary Story of Paul's Amazing New Job
Paul had been out of work for over 20 years and he struggled to get a job because of his lack of confidence. With the support and encouragement of Craegmoor staff at the Whitby Scheme, Paul has now turned his life around.
The Ordinary Story of Carol and Ray's Amazing Flat
Being in residential care for a long time meant Carol and Ray were out of practice when it came to skills like cooking and cleaning. Both were a little worried about living independently. Recently they moved into a two bedroom flat and they have never looked back.
The ordinary story of Rikki's transformation
Rikki used to be reluctant to accept that he had a mental illness and struggled to cope. Eventually he became so ill that he had to be admitted to a Craegmoor medium secure mental health hospital.
The Ordinary Story of David's Fantastic Progress
Coming from a farming background, David was hardworking and fiercely independent - life was therefore made extremely difficult when he had a stroke. Suddenly he became very dependent on other people and, as a result, was very depressed and withdrawn.
The Ordinary Story of Joanne's Brilliant Transformation
When Joanne moved into a Craegmoor service she was experiencing severe anxiety, continuously isolated herself and would not communicate with others. With Craegmoor's support, Joanne has transformed herself into a confident young woman with unlimited possibilities.
The Ordinary Story of Frankie's Amazing Pet
Frankie Walsh had always wanted a pet so when he moved to Caerlan he asked if he could get one. To Frankie's amazement, the answer was 'yes' - as long as he found out how to look after the rabbit and knew the time commitment required.
The Ordinary Story of Roger's Incredible Triple Gold Medal Win
When Roger moved to a Craegmoor service, staff encouraged him to do something that he really loved and to set goals. He decided that cycling was something that he would like to do so for the last two years, with Craegmoor's support and reassurance, he has trained every Thursday at the Norfolk Showground in Norwich.
The Ordinary Story of Sam's Brilliant University Graduation
Sam is a confident, intelligent and ambitious individual who recently graduated from Cheltenham University with a 2:1 Honours Degree in History and Heritage Management.
The Ordinary Story of Jonathan's Incredible Move to Independence
Jonathan had been finding day-to-day life extremely difficult and before moving into a Craegmoor service, he had lived in several others with no success. As a result he was left deflated and lacking in self confidence.
The Ordinary Story of Graham's Incredible Journey
When Graham first started at college he lacked confidence and needed high levels of support to manage his emotions and was often disruptive or withdrawn. This meant he found making friends and managing relationships with others difficult.
The ordinary story of Leannes's life changing achievements
Leanne had lived in a number of residential services but did not receive the support she needed. When she began to experience mental health problems, her parents decided to look for somewhere that could help her build a more positive future.
The Ordinary Story of Richard's Amazing Transformation
Richard loves so many things - walking in the woods, listening to Cliff Richard, looking after his two ducks, helping around the house and chatting to family and friends. He has a real passion and enthusiasm for life and it is wonderfully infectious.
The Ordinary Story of Gerald's new Lease of Life
When Gerald moved to Lickey Hills he was depressed, withdrawn and lacking in self-confidence. Suddenly he got a new lease of life when he was asked to be a 'Your Voice' representative for his area.