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.

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.

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

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