Nothing can make up for not having a supportive family, but Norwood have come as close as anyone could.

Without support from Norwood's psychotherapist Sue, I may never have gone to university. Sue laid the foundations for me to pursue other things in my life.

When you ask Jess how she feels about spending the weekend at Buckets and Spades, she responds with “great!” Simply, it’s a home away from home.

Although Stephanie requires one-to-one support for everything, her disabilities do not stop her leading an independent and busy life, thanks to Norwood.