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.
Christine's StoryChristine became unwell in 2008 and tells how she coped returning to her home at The Rookery Christine's Story Issy's StoryI 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. Hawthorn gave me the skills to play and teach him and how to watch for his progress! Click here to read Daniel's Story
If you have a story you wish to share with other parents and carers then please email Leeds Mencap. Contact Us
| Rachel and Alex
This video show just how important the Hawthorn Family Support Centre and Portage work were to Rachel and Alex:
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
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
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