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Growing towards independence: Laura and Misti share their stories

Misti and Laura met at our SIL supported living service in Exeter, and became close friends.

Misti recently moved from our SIL supported living service in Exeter to her own place.

‘I love life and am excited for my future’: how Riley struggled with mental illness – and found hope and healing

For the past three years, Riley, who we support at SIL’s Croft House supported living service in Preston, Lancashire, has been on a journey that’s seen him turn from despair to hope for the future

Phillipa joins the Emmerdale Village Tour team!

Philippa, who lives at one of our supported living services in Huddersfield, has landed her dream job and completed a college course, all with the help of her Lifeways team.

When she first moved in, Philippa was excited about her future but lacked confidence. 

This Mental Health Awareness Week, let’s not forget people with severe mental ill-health

Richard Cunningham, Service Development Director at SIL, part of Lifeways

Listen: Richard Cunningham, SIL's Service Development Director, features on Lifeways' social care podcast

Richard Cunningham, SIL's Service Development Director, has appeared on Lifeways' social care podcast in a new episode entitled Ep7: Yes to supporting people with complex mental health needs.

‘They have helped to change my life’: Grace’s story living with SIL

Grace, who lives at Thorne House, our SIL supported living service in Yeovil, South Somerset, says she's thriving – and getting closer to her goal of living fully independently.