Andy's progress to independence

Andy lives in one of our residential services in Nottinghamshire, where he is supported by our staff.

In the past year, Andy has been very open with staff about wanting to increase his independence, with his ultimate goal being to live in a supported living setting with a reduced level of staff support.

Andy worked with his staff team to devise a number of outcomes he could work towards that would be vital for independent living, largely focused on managing his own finances and administering his own medication.

Andy told us:

“I have learned how to administer medication and how to record medication with staff support and guidance, this has included me learning more about adverse reactions and why I take medication."

"I have learned the times I take my medication, and will inform staff myself when it is time to take my 6pm medication, how much medication I take and what I take them for. I count the medication that is in my boxes and sign the recording sheet to evidence how many tablets I have taken and how many tablets I have left."

Andy’s independence is really important to him, the outcomes he wants to achieve are well within his grasp.

Aside from administering his own medication, staff have also been supporting Andy with managing finances.

He said:

"Staff have also been helping me with my finances; they are supporting me to count amounts of money so I will count change that I bring back with me when I spend money." 

"I have started to carry my money with me instead of staff doing this for me. The next thing I want to achieve is to download an online banking app so I can keep my card on me instead of cash."

With consistency, a little bit of guidance and encouragement from staff, Andy has already learned so much.

We love that we are helping to support Andy on this journey and can't wait to see how he continues to progress!