“My name is Jean, aged 52, a mum of two children. My daughter lives with me and I have a grown-up son who lives overseas. I have had mental and physical health issues for many years. “My physical and mental health issues are progressively worsening but I...
Our Hopeful Families partners, Halifax Opportunities Trust, Himmat and St Augustine’s are working together to ensure those living in Central Halifax who may be struggling get the necessities they need. “As soon as the government restrictions were...
Mary was referred to Turning Point for counselling for anxiety and depression which began after her father died. She found it helped and feels much more positive both mentally and physically. Mary is the main carer for her two grandchildren, with the eldest not...
Liam started on the Hopeful Families programme in June 2019. Liam often played truant from school so missed a lot of his education in year 10 and 11. He sat some of his exams but thought he had failed so didn’t go to get his results from school. C&K careers...
Chris was having difficulties regarding neighbourhood bullying. He had logged numerous complaints but had just been issued with a notice to quit his property. We supported him to make a referral to Wakefield One to apply for local welfare provision to help with a...
Being out of work and lacking a sense of purpose can often be damaging to a person’s mental wellbeing and health. For Simon, this, coupled with difficulties with his sight, had left him feeling isolated and depressed. He joined the Hopeful Families programme delivered...
Working through the barriers – Rita’s story19th February 2021
