PADSTONES

CASE HISTORY - EXAMPLES

HOW DOES PADSTONES HELP?

PADSTONES OFFERS A LIFE-LINE

to young, homeless people who are particularly at risk.

Sarah 17: "I've been given loads of support here. There's the idea that these places are filled with drugs but it isn't. I've got a lot out of it."

PADSTONES OFFERS A SAFE PLACE TO STAY.

Susan 17: "The only option social services offered was a B&B. I did not like the idea of going to Padstones at first; I was stuck-up about it. When I moved in I found the rules difficult as I had had so much freedom, and I thought it might be full of drugs. It isn't full of drugs anyway. I really enjoy it now. I can relate to the others and the staff are cool."

PADSTONES GIVES YOUNG PEOPLE A CHANCE TO GET
THEIR LIVES BACK ON TRACK.

John 18: "I had no confidence when I first came to Padstones, I was a real loner. It's the next best thing to living with a family."

A HAND UP - NOT A HAND-OUT

Those who are accepted as residents at PADSTONES do not get an easy ride. Rather, they have to make a strong commitment to helping solve their own problems.

They must sign up for education or training, or actively seek work. They have to abide by the house rules, including a strict curfew.

They must take responsibility for keeping their accommodation clean and tidy. They may stay a few weeks, or a number of months. When they leave, most are better able to cope with the job of becoming self-sufficient adults in readiness to play a full part in society.

Padstones offers high support accommodation to young people, many of who are vulnerable. All referrals to us will have to fulfil our accommodation criteria.

WHAT DO THE YOUNG PEOPLE THINK?

Identities have been changed to protect individuals

Ricky, 17 “The security is quite good because I feel safe in the project, that I feel that no one will break in. Also the fire alarms work, which you know because the fire alarms always get tested on Fridays. It has been useful, I’m more confident than I used to be and when I’ve been through a bad time the staff have helped me back on track. It is also good that they make sure you are doing something to help yourself”.

Gemma, 16 “I can’t think what I would’ve done without the support Padstones has given me. It has helped me get over obstacles that I wouldn’t have been able to on my own”.

Kirsty, 17 “ House Rules – Keeps everything in order, makes boundaries so that people aren’t running riot and causing chaos”.

Luke, 18 “It is nice to be able to sit in the office at night or during the day and chat to the staff. You can talk to them about anything, not just problems, we have good discussions about random stuff”.

A Parent’s Words

Lisa’s Mum – “I would like to thank you all for everything you did for Lisa, without you I don’t know what would have happened, she has really grown into a lovely young lady and you all played a huge part in helping her achieve her goals and be the person she is. I know Lisa has been very happy living there and will always have fond memories of her time with you and will always be grateful for the support and help you gave her”.