What People Say

Natalie

“I lived at the QEF Centre for three years, and learnt independent skills to prepare me for my future. I also made friends with several people whilst I lived there. My friends moved into a care home with 24 hour support, I joined them and now live my life how I want and I make my own choices.”

Jo

“I have very complex disabilities and require 24 hour care; I thought I would always have to live in a residential home. However, I moved from QEF into my own flat with a live-in carer. I am able to put into practice much of what I learnt and can organise the structure of my days which is fantastic and is more than I could ever have hoped for.”

Vicky

“When I arrived at QEF I had absolutely no notion of how to look after myself. Recently, I moved into my own bungalow. Care support comes in at pre-arranged times so I can manage my life more or less independently. I was invited to talk to everyone at the Centre about living in the community – going back made me realise how far I have come. Truly, no-one would ever have thought I could live independently.”