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Personal Stories

Here some of the people who use our services share their personal stories. We hope you find their experiences interesting and helpful.   We would love to put your story on here if you used to use our services or still do.

If you would like to send in your own personal story please Contact Us at Londesboro Terrace. 

 

Issy's Story

I am the mum of a lovely little girl called Isobella. Issy is 3 years old and has Cerebral Palsy. She was very poorly when born and suffered brain damage, this means that at this time, she is unable to talk, sit, stand or walk – but she blows the most beautiful kisses.Click here to read Issy's Story

 

Daniel's Story

Daniel is gorgeous – I’m so proud of him. Hawthorns gave me the skills to play and teach him and how to watch for his progress!  Click here to read Daniel's Story

 

Carol and Rebecca

Rebecca attended Hawthorn Family Support Centre.  Carol thought it would be nice for the staff at Leeds Mencap and other parents and carers to see how her daughter has progressed since leaving.  Carol and Rebecca

 

Angela and Leo

Leo was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disorder.  Mum Angela explains more. Angela and Leo

 

Frances and Erin

Last year, Frances, discovered that her unborn baby had Down's  Syndrome.  Frances, who works for the Environment Agency, lives in Leeds with her husband, Paul, 35, a computer programmer, their daughter Erin, five months, and Frances' first child, Holly, 15. Frances and Erin

 

 

 

If you have a story you wish to share with other parents and carers then please email Leeds Mencap.  Contact Us 

 

 

 

 

 

  
                                                       Issy                                       
  
                                                   Sam and Daniel
    

                                                          Rebecca 
 
 
        
 
 
                                                   Angela and Leo 
 
 
 
                                                             Erin