Karl

How did you come to be here?

I’ve lived here for three years. Before that I was at different places and in hospital.

Do you like living here?

It’s OK, some days can be boring. It’s in the middle of nowhere, but the people are OK. I was born in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.

My situation before was not too good. Here I get extra support and that. It’s given me extra confidence. Meeting people has helped me to get to know myself.

The staff are really supportive. They always ask if you’re OK. They help sort out your bills and rent, not with money, but with advice and that sort of thing.

What’s for the future?

I hope to get a job and get my own place. Hopefully, I'll get a new place soon. I’m going to start bidding soon – I’ll use the office computer or the town Homezone in Lichfield Court. I’ve been asking for a pool table, but they won’t get one!

 

Karl lives at an accommodation-based mental health support service in Staffordshire.

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