Andrew attends our Day Opportunities service 3 days a week. Other that the support and social interaction he enjoys at London Ability, Andrew finds himself quite isolated. Even on the days he does not come, Andrew will ring with a question or because he needs a friendly voice to talk to.
London Ability have provided crucial support and encouragement to Andrew during difficult life challenges such as bereavements, health issues or just generally with his wellbeing.
As service manager Rosemary Clark explains, London Ability provide a vital lifeline for Andrew: “Andrew knows he can ring with a question for us, if he needs reassurance or just a friendly voice to talk to.”
Andrew is more active, healthier and happier nowadays.
Andrew enjoys routine and was initially apprehensive about trying the new activities on offer, or having new experiences that seemed out of his comfort zone.
However, with encouragement and support, Andrew has fully emerged himself in the new learning opportunities and is more enthusiastic and empowered to get involved than ever. Andrew now participates in the catering enterprise, is a regular team member in the Healthy Living group, and enjoys a variety of community activities. He joined the DJ workshop earlier this year and has learnt many aspects of operating the equipment. He even acted as DJ at a recent disco.
Rosemary is in no doubt how beneficial and important London Ability’s services have been for Andrew: “We are immensely proud of Andrews achievements – he is more active, healthier and happier nowadays. Without this service Andrew would be socially isolated and this would adversely affect his wellbeing and life chances. In January we will be helping Andrew to celebrate his 60th birthday and ensure he has special memories of this important milestone.
