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Tauseef Iqbal, a person supported by Community Integrated Care in Stockport, describes how incredible care and support has transformed his life...
“I moved to York House around four years ago, coming here from living with my parents. It takes me a long time
to get used to people, so it’s difficult if my Support Workers are changing all the time. Knowing who is on shift, and who is going to be with me each day, makes me feel more comfortable and I like to see familiar faces in my home. It also helps with my OCD, as I then feel less anxious.
I have a lot of great connections with my team at York House, especially with one of my Support Workers, Patrick. Me and Patrick have similar interests – like cooking, sports and going to the gym – so I have fun when he’s supporting me. Recently, I’ve been learning to cook and because this is Patrick’s hobby too, he’s given me loads of useful advice.
Cooking is just one of the ways that I’ve become more independent – I’m also an Inclusive Volunteer with Community Integrated Care. Through this, I’ve had the chance to take
part in volunteering opportunities at different sports events and meet loads of new people. Since living at York House
I’ve learnt new skills, feel more confident, and still have great connections with my family – I’m really glad I moved here.”
“SINCE LIVING AT YORK HOUSE I’VE LEARNT
NEW SKILLS, FEEL MORE CONFIDENT, AND STILL HAVE GREAT CONNECTIONS WITH MY FAMILY – I’M REALLY GLAD I MOVED HERE.”