Personal Accounts
(Some of the names are anonymous)
Chris
We do great activities here and I live with good people. I feel Keystones has helped me contribute to myself and turn action into motion!
Shajib
Since moving into a Keystones shared house I feel that my life has enhanced in a positive way. I get on well with the staff and have made friends with other residents. I enjoy taking part in the many activities, for example art, trips, photography, internet library and the cookery group.
Shaun
I enjoy living here. I was initially living in a Keystones shared house and I had loads of support and got helped all the way in getting a flat with a nice garden. It's a helpful place for people who need care. Thanks for all your help!
Tim
I feel the service has helped me a lot – I’m more independent. I was in hospital for 3 years, so Keystones has stopped me from being so institutionalised. It has kept me busy. The staff and other residents are really friendly and I have lots of laughs. I feel being here has improved my mental health. I go to the gym, play badminton, go on trips, go swimming, go to the cinema. I’m also working towards vocational work and learning gardening and planting.
Louise
My experience at Keystones has been enjoyable and has enabled me to find both voluntary work and further education courses. I now enjoy an active social life with friends and family.
Mark
I feel that I am a lot better than I was before moving to Keystones. In my last placement, the standard of accommodation was really poor in comparison. I am much more independent here, the staff help me with whatever problems I have and the people I live with are very nice too. I’m very active – I work, and go to the gym. I’d say I’ve definitely made progress and really feel a lot happier than I was.
