From Hospital to the Driving Seat: Dom's Journey to Independence

Let’s talk about Dom*. 

Before joining Abacus, Dom had spent 3 years in hospital being treated for severe mental ill-health. 

Following his ‘high risk discharge’, adjusting to life outside of hospital was challenging for Dom. We worked closely with local emergency services to support Dom through this transition and reduce his need for emergency interventions. 

Since joining us nearly 2 years ago, Dom’s weekly commissioned support hours have reduced from 148.2 to 57.

But it's not just commissioning savings that have grown — more importantly, Dom has grown too. In confidence. In ambition. In independence. 

Just a few weeks ago, Dom passed his driving test. Soon he hopes to drive away from his shared care home to a place of his own — exactly what he wants, and now within the realms of possibility. 

Supported Living isn't a copy-and-paste template. We're not promising the same journey for your next referral. But we will work closely with you and the person you refer to build their own, them-shaped journey of growth. 

* anonymised for privacy