Molly, a 28-year-old care customer, moved into Vange Place, a supported living accommodation in October 2023. Prior to this move, she lived at home with her parents, where she had minimal experience with household responsibilities. Since moving to Vange Place, Molly’s independence has increased, and she has gained many personal skills.

Before moving into Vange Place, Molly's daily life did not involve many household chores or managing her own care needs. She lived with her parents who admitted they did a lot of this for Molly, which made the move to a supported living environment a significant adjustment. Molly initially expected to return home after a short stay, anticipating that her time at Vange Place would be temporary.

Upon her arrival at Vange Place, Molly faced several challenges, including difficulty adapting to her new routine. However, with the support and guidance of the support staff at Vange Place, Molly began to gain confidence and independence.
She has learnt essential life skills such as cooking and budgeting. To support her in these tasks, her support workers created picture cards and recipe cards, which have been instrumental in helping her navigate cooking and food shopping. Additionally, they designed prompt cards to aid in budgeting, helping Molly understand the value of money and manage her finances more effectively.

Molly has also started volunteering. She volunteers at Cleeves Place, a service for older individuals, where she makes tea and coffee and provides companionship. She is also preparing to start volunteering at Addenbrookes Hospital alongside this.
Molly's goal is to move into her own flat and live independently. Her journey at Vange Place has equipped her with the skills and confidence needed to pursue this. She has made remarkable progress in a relatively short period.

The Registered Manager at Vange Place, Sharon Cook, said “It is a privilege to be involved in Molly’s progression, working towards her goal of living in her own flat”.