Success Stories

Vera is a 91 year old independent lady who lived in rural Herefordshire and feels that Direct Payments have given her a 'new lease of life'...Read More

Mr and Mrs Smith are both in poor health. Mr Smith had a stroke some years ago, and Mrs Smith has been his carer. However, she is now suffering from Parkinson's disease and osteoporosis...Read More

David is a man in his twenties who has autism. He lives in his own house and was being supported by an agency which he and his family were not happy with due to inconsistent support...Read More

Joe is eighteen and has learning difficulties. He finds it really difficult to sit still. He doesn't use words to communicate and his body doesn't always do the things he wants it to...Read More

Betty needed daily support and more day opportunities. Her family asked Social Services for help and she has been allocated a social worker...Read More

Phil is a man in his early twenties who has autism and no speech so communicates with his own sign language. He repeats these signs frequently and requires the constant attention of people he is with...Read More

Andrew has been a SIL service user for 3 years. His personal budget has allowed him to move out of his parents’ home...Read More

I had been looking after Mum for 18 months since she developed vascular dementia. I had arranged for a friend and a cousin to care for her during the day until I finished work and then I would go and stay with her until 7.30 pm, prepare food and settle her for the night...Read More