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08 Jul 2011
Wendy has suffered from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for three years. Her three bed-roomed house was becoming difficult to manage so she applied to the council for a smaller property that could be adapted to her needs.
During a visit to Chell local area housing office she picked up a smartmoves leaflet, made a call and has never looked back.
Since becoming a smartmoves customer Wendy has had her house re-decorated,…
Read the full story»Hopwood House and The Catering
08 Jul 2011
My life is a rollercoaster, and I’m loving every minute of it, now that I’m taking the ride!.
Alcohol used to dominate my life and I was totally dependent on it. I’d say that for most of my life I existed. I lost my home, my family ties, my job, my dignity and most definitely my health. Because I didn’t care about myself, I didn’t care about anyone else either. My drinking even got me in…
Read the full story»Chepstow House
08 Jul 2011
I was referred to Chepstow House in March 2010. I was in a complete mess having lost my job following remand in prison for 5 weeks. The whole benefits system was a minefield, I had no self-esteem whatsoever and believed I was a waste of space. At 56 my life was over.
It took me 5 weeks to pluck up the courage go to Chepstow House for the first time! I was shaking so much I couldn’t even sign in…
Read the full story»90 Hope Street
08 Jul 2011
My name is Stephen. I moved into 90 Hope Street, Hanley at the time I was not drinking. I moved into a room which was alright then 2 weeks later I moved into a bedsit where I keep everything clean and tidy and do my own cooking.
I am now doing voluntary work at Adsis 3 days a week and that is going really well. I have helped out in the 24/7 clubhouse kitchen on a Saturday and Sunday and also at the 90 Hope Street kitchen…
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