Many services exist in Leeds to help you live more independently at home and get out and about in your community.
On this page local people explain how important their independence is to them and how, with different types of support, they are able to live more confidently in their own homes.
More stories will be added to this page in the coming weeks and months. For further information on any of the services mentioned call Adult Social Care Customer Services on 0113 222 4401.
Jessie's story - "I value my independence"
Pauline's story - "At last I'm feeling more like me!"
Angela's story - "She makes the job worth doing - she's a real success story." David's story - "Without the encouragement of the skills team I would have had to go into a home!"
Barbara's story - "I feel safe and I like my privacy"
Margaret's story - " I know I won't be 100% again but it's a good start feeling like my old self again."
Linda's story - "Simple things like making a sandwich unsupervised would mean the world to me"
May's story - "The SkiLs team contribution has been invaluable!"
Mary's story - "I feel much more confident now"
Mr and Mrs A's story - "They would have had to move into residential care" Paul's story - "How my father-in-law was able to stay in his own home"
How Mrs C was able to maintain her independence and continue living in her flat
How Mrs H’s son and daughters were reassured that she was not going out at night
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