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Emma’s story: I’m so happy that I came here

Sophie Hornby

Emma, 17, came to Centrepoint after experiencing a breakdown in the relationship with her mum, which meant she had to leave the family home. She began sofa surfing, moving between family and friends, and occasionally spending nights on buses. Her social worker became aware of her living situation and made a referral to Centrepoint and soon she was moved into her own flat within a supported home. Despite only being at the home for a few weeks, Emma has settled in well to her new space is already taking strides towards finding a job and becoming independent in the future.

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Katelin’s story: I wouldn’t be a midwife without the Independent Living Programme

Sophie Hornby

Katelin, 23, has recently started in her dream role as a midwife, which she has been working towards since the COVID lockdowns. After leaving her family home at 17 following a breakdown in the relationship, she moved into a hostel, where she created her five year plan. She then moved into a Centrepoint Independent Living home where she could make her dreams a reality.

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Morgan's story: My goal is to work with Centrepoint and help make a change

Sophie Hornby

Morgan, 27, first came to Centrepoint after he was unable to stay at university due to his neurodivergence, resulting in a breakdown in family relationships. After sofa surfing and sleeping rough, he was referred to Centrepoint where he stayed in a supported home for a few years, getting the opportunity to grow his interest in taking co-design approaches and working collaboratively with different teams. He is currently a member of the Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB) and has a dream of one day working for Centrepoint and giving back to the organisation that supported him.