Michael's Story

Hello my name is Michael. I moved into Sunnyside House on the 10th August 2009 from Linkage College to learn daily living skills and how to be more independent.

Living at Sunnyside is good I have made good friends here like Gavin, Catherine and Elisabeth. I like all the staff; they are always happy and friendly.

I get to talk to Donna the house counsellor who comes here once a week as well. I wanted to learn how to drive so my keyworker has helped me book driving lessons recently which is fun.

Learning to be independent is good; I have learnt to cook good and health meals, my favourites are homemade chicken soup and beef pie however for my breakfast sometimes I like a bacon sandwich.

My room is nice and big, I always try to make sure it’s clean as my parents come and visit me a lot, also I have good views from my windows.

I now take the bus to college I don’t need staff support because I have learnt how to use my local bus service. I am now able to take a trip to my family home on public transport independently, my key worker helped me to plan my trip.

By Michael