Reasons to Care Episode 7: Independence & Beyond with Anne
Shownotes - Episode Seven
Independence & Beyond with Anne - Episode 7
Welcome back to Reasons to Care, and it’s a joy to bring you the first of a new run of episodes where we share the inspiring story of Anne, one of the lovely ladies we care for at Diverse Abilities!
Anne’s story is one of independence and fulfilment, shining a light on the empowerment that our support gives to so many that come to us in adult services, and it’s a pleasure to share her experience on this month’s episode.
This episode covers:
What a normal week looks like with the support of Diverse Abilities
The friendships that such support enables
Anne’s life-changing holiday experience
How Anne chooses the activities in her life independently
Our highlights from this episode…
“I went on a cruise for a special birthday, it’s something I’d not done before and wanted to do when my mother was alive. It was my first time and it was absolutely smooth sailing.” - 7:50 - Anne
“The last three years for me, I think have been the happiest of my life after what happened.” - 11:45 - Anne
“We wanted the money that we’ve got to last, so we hired a church hall, and asked everyone to bring something - the first Christmas party out of lockdown was so lovely.” - 13:00 - Michelle Turner
“Having heard Anne’s story, it’s clear that Anne actually makes her own decisions. We work with the people we’re supporting, and find out their goals.” - 19:05 - Clare Rochford and Michelle Turner
Links & references
Clare Rochford
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/
Join the Diverse Abilities Team
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers
Diverse Abilities
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/