Stories

Everyday life
Everyday life

Everyday life

Sometimes it’s the way Hft supports people in everyday life – things many of us take for granted - that makes the biggest difference. Read our stories to find out more.

  • Being Heard - Sarah
     

    Sarah's story

    Personalised Technology is playing an important part in helping Sarah to be heard and understood, and to make her own decisions.

  • Directing her own support - Yvonne
     

    Yvonne's story

    A Self Directed Support pilot from Hft allows Yvonne to have more say in when and how she’s supported.

  • Living independently - Adrian, Phil & Sue
     

    Adrian, Phil & Sue's story

    For Adrian, Phil and Sue, being able to choose who you live with and where you live was fundamental to their happiness.

  • Living in a place of his own – James
     

    James' story

    James has enjoyed the sense of control, responsibility and choice he has since Hft supported him in moving into his own place with three friends.

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He seems to now be very happy and proud of his home, always eager to return there after a day out. This is now definitely his home and he particularly enjoys the freedom to answer the telephone and easy access to the local amenities.

Dave & Karen (James' parents)