ASBAH’s independent living pack – tried and tested

Jamie’s review

Jamie Kiddle has lived at home with his family all his life, so naturally the thought of living independently is a daunting one for the 26-year old.

But Rachel Nicholls, his ASBAH adviser, passed on a copy of the Make It Happen information pack when she recently paid him a visit.

Jamie, who has arrested hydrocephalus, is hoping to leave the family home in Abbey Wood, north London, later in the year and has found the Independent Living Pack a huge help. He told Link: “I feel that I'm at the age where I should think about moving out. It's lovely being at home but I can't live with my family forever. I need to become more independent.

“I have found the pack really useful in prompting me to think about several issues that I hadn't even considered. I didn't realise that there were so many things to think about, such as the many different housing options. Having read the information and filling in the questionnaires makes me feel better equipped when I begin house hunting.”

 
Jamie added that he found the pack very easy to read and well laid out, with the information presented in a clear and concise way.

Rachel, who is helping Jamie to complete a council housing application form, said that there has been a very good response to the Independent Living Pack from service users in her area. “It's a very comprehensive pack and will help people to really consider all the different aspects of independent living,” she said

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