Person A lived in foster care before moving into supported housing. Person A has been diagnosed with physical and mental health issues. Since receiving support, Person A registered with a GP and a dentist. Gwalia accompanied Person A to regular appointments with her GP and other medical appointments.
Person A accessed counselling advice and support. Self-harm advice was given. A referral to the NERS (national exercise referral scheme) via her doctor. Person A has now moved into a Gwalia flat in an area which she is familiar with and is receiving floating support to help with resett...
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Person A entered the care system following the death of her mother when she was 9. Her father started to care for the family but due to his alcohol problem social services became involved and Person A was the taken away from the family and put in foster placement. Person A was moved from family to family due to issues like bullying. When she reached 18 years old she had to move on and that's when she was placed into Gwalia's Cam Nesaf.
Since receiving support Person A is now gaining skills in money management, paying her service charge regularly. Person A was also supported to find ...
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Person A had rent arrears for which CCBC were looking for possession of her tenancy. She has bipolar disorder, anxiety and experiences panic attacks.
Person A has four children living with her from ages 1 to 16 years old and when referred to Gofal was facing the possibility of further action being taken on her tenancy if she hadn't started paying her rent and arrears which eventually would have been eviction.
Since receiving support, Person A is now managing the tenancy well due to paying off rent and arrears promptly, and will shortly have Gofal Tenancy Support to further s...
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Person A was referred to the Gofal Caerphilly crisis team via Pathways on receipt of a NSP. Person A had previously lived in the property with her parents and grandmother who have all passed away, leaving Person A in the property alone. Person A has severe anxiety and depression and is also prone to self-harm.
Since being referred, Person A now manages their money and accommodation whilst receiving support for their mental health, with plans to attend a Health and Social Care training course and continue to engage with Gofal tenancy support and pathways.